So what exactly does one write here to capture attention while providing enough details for people to make an informed decision? Does one give a wall of text or bullet points they can later elaborate on?

First of all, I am interested in finding someone between 28-35, though there may be some flexibility - maturity is not defined by how many runs around the sun you have made, and I have known incredibly mature 23-year-olds and immature 50 -year-olds, so yeah, maturity is a thing for me.

What I Bring to the Table:

• Kind, strong, supportive, and a hella good communicator.
• Educated and intelligent; critical thinker
• Creative (writing, photography, cooking)
• Funny AF (I have been dubbed the Archbishop of Banterbury by a friend of mine), but with a very sarcastic/dark sense of humour and no limits (trust me on this).
• Enjoy hiking, biking, squash/tennis, beer league softball, and most other sports/athletics. Weekend warrior type. If that is not your jam, that is fine, but let me enjoy these pasttimes.
• Former bouncer (6'5", 300lb strong-man build) and medic - if you like the idea of someone who can keep you safe and pretty much wrap you up in a hug ... yeah, I be that guy.
• Well traveled and culturally aware - have lived in four countries and traveled through 15 or so. Have a few more to tick off, but would like someone to share the trip and make memories with.
• Did I mention I am a pretty decent cook and can cook a variety of different cuisines?
• I do not drink, smoke, or do drugs.
• Politically moderate/centrist; not a fan of extremists on either end.
• If it matters (because there do seem to be some from the kink communities here), I would identify myself as a White Knight Dom more than anything.
• DIY'er - I know how to fix most of the things in my life (cars, computers, appliances) and can assemble my own furniture (including IKEA furniture, not that I would ever buy it).
• Gamer - I do play some video games but can take or leave 'em; I enjoy board games, particularly ones that rely on strategy, and I have played TTRPGs like D&D, Rifts, Vampire, GURPS, etc. since I was 13. If it is not your jam, that is okay - I have other people I can play these with.
• Dog lover, and planning to own one in the future (I want a Rottweiler specifically, and will name him Ares, the Dog of War - might get a beagle named Hermes, a Golden Retriever named Apollo, and of course, a husky named Artemis as well).
• As I mentioned, I want to start a family - my family was small and dysfunctional so I am hoping to have a large family (2-3 of my own, maybe adopt a couple as well) in the future and do it right.
• Added Bonus: I also give great massages.

What I Hope You Bring:

• Kindness, compassion, supportive, and strong communication skills (and a willingness to communicate); a bit of sarcasm/sass/dark humour would also be nice.
• Maturity in mind/spirit/attitude.
• An understanding that nothing in life is weird; we just think it is and make it so.
• Creative would be nice, but not necessary; criticality on the other hand is.
• Enjoy being physically active as well - don't need to be a mega-athlete, but someone to do stuff with me and motivate me to keep at it.
• Cultural awareness - and by this I do not mean you eat Korean or Chinese food on a regular basis. I mean that you are well traveled or raised as a second or third culture individual or that your awareness of the world is not limited to Wikipedia, YouTube, or TikTok.
• I would prefer it if you drink in moderation/minimal amounts, no smokers, no drug users (we can have a good time straight and sober, trust me - been doing it for 49 years).
• I would prefer someone under 35 ideally (partly because of the increased risks with geriatric
• Be someone of substance - too many women on dating sites rely on their superficial looks to draw attention rather than presenting themselves as someone with a personality; I like an attractive woman as much as the next guy, but I need more than just good looks (particularly as those will fade in time).
• I am sure there are other qualities I would like to see, but even my bullet points are a wall of text so ... yeah.

To eliminate the simple "Hey, 'sup" responses, feel free to answer one (or all) of the following questions if you DM me:

• What was the last great book you read and what made it stand out for you?
• Events in my life (happy, sad/tragic, nostalgic) have often been marked with music; what was an event that happened in your life and which song do you associate with it and why?
• Why do you like older men and what do you expect in terms of power dynamics in a relationship.
• Tell me your dirtiest, most offensive, dark humour joke. 😁😁

Send a pic with your response and I will respond with one of my own (seems to be the way most people do this here).