Hi Reddit! I’ve seen some men describe themselves as golden retriever boyfriends, so I took a moment to think about what kind of dog I’d be. The decision was rather simple, the German Shepherd! Physically I am big, hairy, and maybe a little scary looking from a distance or in the dark. I am fiercely loyal and protective of my people, but treat them well and I’m the biggest softy you’ve ever met. I’m up for long walks, picnics and other activities, but really I’m most happy sharing a couch with my favorite person. I even have the bad lower back and hip pain to match an aging shepherd, haha. 

I’m here looking to connect with a similarly nerdy animal lover. I wear my heart on my sleeve and am truly ready to find long-term companionship and romance. I am open to long-distance within North America & possibly Europe, but would love to put the effort in to meet sooner than later! To me an online connection includes frequent voice calls, texting and remote dates. Play games with me? Watch the latest season of Love is Blind? I’m happy! In person I love quiet, chill dates. Let’s go see the new museum exhibit, visit the board game cafe, or go have a picnic by the lake!

For some potential deal breakers, I am by no means a wealthy man, nor am I especially physically fit as I live with chronic pain which also prevents me from driving safely. When I’m especially sore I do tend to withdraw somewhat and enjoy alone time, but I will always make an extra effort for my partner! What I am is the best cheerleader you’ll ever have. I wear my heart on my sleeve and I know what I want from life. I’ll be at my happiest making you laugh, blush or both!

Unfortunately I was in a serious relationship and lost my partner to cancer. I took time to come to grips with this, and during the main covid years I wasn’t in the local dating scene as I was taking care of my immediate family, primarily my senior mother. I’ve had a few long-distance relationships in that time, but nothing in person. I know who I am and what I like, and I hope you do too!

I do not have any preferences when it comes to race or anything like that. I do have a weakness for petite and/or curvy women, though! I strongly believe that open communication, honesty and transparency are the cornerstones of a strong relationship and help deepen our shared passion & intimacy. My dream date night is simply sharing a meal over a movie or board game. Throw some cats and dogs into the cuddle pile and I’m even happier! I’m easy to please!

In a partner I find intelligence, passion & curiosity to be very attractive traits. I grew up loving heroines like Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley & Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. Accents, giggles and hair I can play with are all very welcome. Frequent communication is important to me, with a preference towards voice calls sooner than later. 

I value the simple and nerdy things in life, and would rather find my person to spend my life with rather than living a life of comfort and privilege. Board game nights, movie marathons, seeing the new museum exhibit and painting miniatures makes me a happy man. My dream is to open an animal sanctuary or hobby farm that could double as a human therapy center.