Are you 100% single? Are you emotionally available? Are you between the ages of 39 and 55? Are you intelligent? Are you living in the DMV? Are you interested in having a partner? Are you able to meet this weekend for a drink or coffee?

I am tired of this ghosting BS. I am not interested in fwb or ons. I am not interested in dirty chats or pics. Ideally, if there is a connection, a long term relationship is what I am hoping to find.

I know exactly what I want and I am ready for the long term. I want to find my best friend and build a lasting relationship. I don't want to play games. If you are emotionally unavailable, married, living with a girlfriend, or otherwise unavailable, please do not message me.

I am basically an empty nester. My kids are both adults. I am definitely not the same person I was in my 20s. I am sort of figuring out who I am now. I like to be outdoors. I love live music. Hard rock is my favorite, but I like most anything. I read a lot. Goodreads challenges show I average 55 books/year, so I might have a problem. I have a good sense of humor, or at least I crack myself up. I don't have a large circle of friends, but I do have friends. I like the occasional happy hour.

I want someone to first be my friend, with the hope that a relationship will result. I want someone who will be my bestie. We can talk for hours or not at all. We can go out for dinner and go to a concert, or we can stay in for Netflix and cuddles. I want someone who makes me a priority. I love good morning texts. I like random texts during the day to share a story or a joke. I like the little surprises. I want to get hugs for no reason and the sweet kisses on my forehead that show you care. Honesty and communication are crucial. I highly value both. I want to work through things with you.

I am not perfect, and I don’t expect you to be. I am sweet, loyal, and honest. I want to have a partnership. I want to be goofy and have fun as often as we are serious.

I am not in a hurry. I do not need a partner, I want one. I am perfectly ok on my own. I have a fantastic job. I have great friends. My family is amazing. I am not missing anything. I just want to share this part of my journey with someone.

If you think we might be compatible and you are looking for someone to be your best friend and more, lmk. Let's get a drink and see if we click.