I seek a quiet, simple life with a quiet, simple woman. You'd think this would be easy to achieve.

It is not.

I've been on the dating apps. They suck. I don't really date in my hometown because I don't care much for the dating scene and I'm way too introverted anyway. I honestly prefer to get to know a woman online first. It's just easier for me, and it helps lay a deeper foundation, or so I believe.

So I've been on Reddit for about six months, posting my own ads and responding to others. I've had some good conversations, but the partner I seek eludes me. By default, using Reddit means you're open to an LDR. A lot of people don't like LDRs. It helps when there's an endgame. If an LDR doesn't lead to relocation for one of the people involved, then what's the point? But if it does lead to relocation, then it becomes a matter of withstanding the LDR until consummation can happen. I have unique tools to help me and my partner achieve that. All I lack is a partner.

I'm not picky. Well, in a few areas I am, but for the most part, it's not hard for me to be attracted to a woman. I don't seek perfection, I don't seek the cover girl model, I don't seek the trophy wife, and I don't seek the thinnest woman in the room. I just ask for a sweet and caring woman, domestic like me, introverted like me, a homebody like me, and a nerd like me. The shy, quiet type. Show me a kind and loving woman who would rather be at home with her man and I will show you a man who will stay and love her without fail. Show me a woman who values affection and romance and intimacy and I will show you devotion like you've never seen. Show me a woman whose love language is quality time, and I will show you a man on his knees, ready to serve...

The connection is EVERYTHING. I want to meet someone where, when I talk to her, it's like we always knew each other. Like we can't believe there was ever a time when we didn't. I seek laughs and witty banter and warmth. I want a best friend, my other half.

I've been looking for a while. Haven't found her yet.

My cat and I are losing hope...