Hi there!

I thought I’d put myself out there in a different way from the apps today. I’m 37 year old man looking for a long-term relationship that will hopefully lead to marriage and kids (no rush or pressure though!). Let's get to know each other, hopefully get over our quirks, and figure things out.

About me:

White, fit guy with thick dark hair (yes I have all of it), some speckles of gray starting. I’ve been described as handsome (super subjective I know), with a great smile. Happy to send pictures over chat.

I stay very fit and workout about 5 days a week including running, weights at the gym, and calisthenics at home.

I’m on the shorter side at 5’5” but have no issue if you happen to be taller. I’m told I look much taller in pictures than I actually am.

I work a 9 to 5 office job in a managerial role in the education sector. Decent/modest income. I have zero debt and a decent investment portfolio.

Long-term I want to develop something like a think-tank or foundation that focuses on helping people and society ways to reach their full potential.

I would describe myself as introverted but not shy, easy-going, a listener more than a talker, kind, empathetic, always wanting to learn more. Just a heads up I can seem a bit distant at first (oh hello introversion), but once I’m comfortable around you I’m all smiles, jokes, and cuddles.

My sense of humor is dry, gently teasing, and I do a lot of impressions. Apparently my face is very expressive. Yes, describing how I’m funny makes me sound unbearably unfunny. C’est la vie.

I have amazing friends (both men and women) who I adore, but unfortunately most of them are not in Toronto so I don’t go out as much as I would like right now. It’s hard making new friends when you’re an adult so even if it turns out we’re not a great match after we connect I’m definitely down for new friends to spend time with!

Politically I’m center-left. I’m very open minded and try to find the good and the virtue in different people and different ways of thinking.

I love to read and write and spend a lot of my free-time writing blog posts with a sort of philosophy/self-help/history/politics combo. I’ve also been building a fantasy world in my spare time and I write stories that take place in it.

I love museums, art galleries, concerts, jazz, classical music (let’s dress up and go to the TSO sometime!), hiking and camping, cottaging up north, and travel (recently did Scotland, and I want to do Japan next year). I’m also a pretty good cook and my Instagram has pictures of a lot of my creations. I’ll mix you cocktails as well.

Possible red flag: I have not been in a long-term relationship before. I used to be shy and often dealt with depression when I was younger so I (mostly) avoided trying to get into a relationship until fairly recently. I now feel like my career, well-being, and personality are developed to the point I am comfortable dating and finding that special someone.

About you:

I’m not a fan of green/red flag lists. So I’ll say what I’m attracted to and the kind of person I enjoy spending time with.

Intelligent, open minded and curious, mature, kind, empathetic, likes to try new experiences and go out, values health and fitness.

I’m not intimidated by well-educated and successful women, but that doesn’t mean I’m only attracted to girl-bosses either! Your personality is more important to me than worldly successes, and I believe it’s much easier to shoot for the big dreams once you’re in a healthy, committed relationship.

I want us both to feel like we can depend on each other while simultaneously capable of being independent and our true, best selves.

Let’s go to museums and art galleries, explore the city, travel, try new restaurants, go for walks, talk long into the night about deep topics, go to parties, host parties, have quiet nights reading, or watching a movie together, and help each other grow.

If you want to chat more send me a message and let’s see about grabbing coffee or drinks. No hard feelings if things don’t work out, and remember that I’m open to making new friends as well if we aren’t a good fit romantically.