What does it truly mean to live? What defines your aspirations? Do you remember what you genuinely want, beyond endless hours of scrolling through profiles of people who, like you, are trying to numb the pain? It’s easy to lose sight of these simple truths today — to do what we really enjoy, to avoid distractions, to build meaningful connections and trust. Relationships, whether romantic or platonic, require effort, but we’ve forgotten that. Instead, we often settle for quick swipes toward the next person who can barely offer us the energy we need, perpetuating a cycle that leaves us feeling empty.

We all struggle with this now, yet we keep moving forward — you and I. We still long for love, respect, kinship, and trust, because that’s who we are. It’s what we’ve always deserved, and above all, what we owe to ourselves.

If any of this resonates with you, I truly appreciate your understanding. And I encourage you to keep seeking those moments of clarity and connection:

A warm cup of cocoa on a rainy day.

A sincere smile from a stranger.

The embrace of a loved one.

Music in your headphones as you walk on a beautiful day.

Simply feeling content in the moment.

I’d love to meet someone who shares these feelings — someone gentle yet playful, serious yet silly, respectful yet easygoing. Someone who’s willing to put in the effort to build something meaningful, and who holds moderate ideological and political views. Extremes in either direction tend to create unnecessary division, and I believe balance is key in both life and relationships.

I’d like to think I embody these qualities too, but I’ll let you be the judge. There’s so much we can talk about. I enjoy cooking, crafting, yoga, working on personal projects, and appreciating both the warmth of home and the peace of nature.

If you feel a connection, feel free to reach out. And if not, I appreciate you taking the time to read this and wish you all the best.