Hello, beautiful ladies of Reddit! I hope this post finds you well. I have lurked long enough and I'm finally ready to post.

About Me

I'm 47, 5'8", 165-170 lbs. with a slim, fit body type, and I stay active by working out 4-5 days a week. I shave my head and wear a salt-and-pepper goatee. I’m looking for a genuine connection with a younger woman who values honesty, respect, and meaningful conversation. Ultimately, I hope to build something long-term. I’m a down-to-earth guy with a good sense of humor and a genuine desire to take care of the people I care about. I believe in chivalry and respect, and I’m not into games or drama. What you see is what you get: straightforward, sincere, and dependable. I have a successful career, own my home, and am financially stable. I enjoy a good balance between going out and having adventures, as well as staying in for a quiet evening with a movie or show.

I have a variety of interests that keep me busy, including anything tech-related (it’s both my career and passion), sports, woodworking, hiking, camping, canoeing, and fitness. I also love to read - high fantasy (think Tolkien or Sanderson), sci-fi, and general fiction are my favorite genres. I used to enjoy board games and gaming, and I’d love to dive back into them one day. I enjoy deep conversations and asking questions to truly get to know someone. If you're someone who enjoys that as well, we'll likely connect. I’m not in a rush to jump into anything physical right away. We can take our time, build a friendship, and see where things go. But if the chemistry is right, I’m open to letting things unfold naturally.

About You

You’re between 21-38 years old (give or take a few years), emotionally mature, and open-minded. While your location isn’t a dealbreaker, there should be a possibility of meeting and maybe even relocating in the future if things progress that way. I’m drawn to women who are sweet, kind, caring, a little innocent, and passionate. If a long phone call feels like it just flew by because we’re having fun talking, we’re on the same wavelength.

You’re someone who enjoys learning, is open to receiving constructive advice where appropriate, and values personal growth. You take care of yourself both mentally and physically, and while I’m not expecting you to have a "perfect" body or a fully mapped-out life, I do appreciate someone who enjoys being active and is willing to embrace fitness and healthy habits. Social drinking is fine, but smoking isn’t something I can get on board with. I’m happy to exchange SFW pictures early on, so if that’s something you're comfortable with, great.

Building a strong connection based on trust and communication is really important to me, so I’m looking for someone who values quality conversations. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, let’s talk and see where things go!

PS: I’m open to moving to another platform to continue our conversations when the time feels right.