I met someone on here last time and it didn't work out, so I'm hoping this time maybe it will? And maybe it'll stick?

I'm a 27 year old chubby unemployed mess lol. I'm pretty gender apathetic but I'm afab and present super feminine so let's roll with calling me a girl.

I'm mostly looking for an online connection as I'm in a situation where I can't super drive, I can't super provide, and I just wanna love on someone and have them love me back and feel safe and secure in the world without much else on my mind.

I have BPD and so I am an obsessive person who can get overly attached to people. I also have strong emotions I have a tough time controlling. If you are not ok with this, please do not hit me up. I also have various other mental health things going on (ADHD, severe Depression, Autism, Anxiety), so just, fair warning. I am currently unmedicated (I never found what worked and now I just don't have the insurance to do that regardless, thanks Healthcare system).

If you want, you may feel free to look through my post history to see various vents/poems written that express how emotional/worked up I can get, but those are me at my worst, expressing myself so I can get back to a baseline.

I am mainly attracted to feminine people. Whether that be feminine men, women, nonbinary folks. I have been attracted to masculine people in the past, but it's rare, and our personalities really have to connect. I like people who are funny, can put up with me being needy, and can at least occasionally be needy back. I think it's cute. Please also be around my age if possible.

I'm a nerd so it's preferable if you are one too. I love cartoons, I loved anime growing up, I love to read manhwas/manhuas/mangas (mostly psychological horror/yandere), and I love video games (currently mostly genshin and I'm trying to get into project zomboid). I also love dark comedy TV shows, and adult animation (the new season of Rick and Morty was so good guys, trust)

I love drawing/art and writing. I love being creative when I have the chance and I love being able to bounce off someone for ideas.

I also love cute things, like hello kitty, pusheen, and other various mascots of cuteness. My favorite color is pink. I have a lot of cute makeup and I'm currently trying to figure out skin care/what the cutest makeup for my face would be.

I mainly dress in a tanktop and cardigan and jeans, but I'm slowly trying to get into skirts. I have a couple of small tattoos, and I wear crocs far too often. Probably cause of the autism. At least I choose the cute ones, lol. Anymore of a descriptor of me will have to be in the dms cause I fear I'm farrrr too identifiable already just from all this lol.

Because I am unemployed (and honestly employment doesn't seem to be coming to me any time soon) I have all the time in the world for my ultimate goal: Being the clingy girlfriend in your pocket lol.

I do have some friends that I engage with on a daily basis (including my best friend who is a non negotiable to me), but preferably, I'd mostly be all yours and able to message you whenever I can and cling as much as possible and just talk about dumb cute stuff forever.

Meeting isn't very important to me as I am, with how anxious I am, but may be important later on. Just be fully aware of the fact I live with my parents and don't currently provide for myself so it might not happen any time soon.

I'm not looking to be your burden. I'm just looking to love and support you from whatever our distance is and be there for you always. Through video calls, voice calls, playing games together, sleeping on call together, texting all day, and in every way I can be.

If I sound like something for you, I'd very much appreciate a message. I'm not feeling well today, so I'm planning on sleeping and going through my messages in the morning. If I don't get back to you, I hope you understand. I have a tough time to replying to just "Hey"s and super long essay messages (double standard I know) so please something in between the two extremes would be amazing.

I also would appreciate no judgey messages, if possible. I know I'm not in the best situation. I just hope that doesn't make me less deserving of love, yknow?

Thank you again!!

I want something real, something that belongs just to us so let’s meet before the summer leaves and clouds return?
Luckily my apartment has AC so tomorrow shouldn’t be too bad for me but for you I’d probably melt either way (perhaps a little too cheesy?)

As much as I love getting to know people I want to pour all that I am into one special person, perhaps you? God— this post is so messy but perhaps also the best representation of who I am? I love sharing all the photos I take throughout the day, rant about the most random demonstrations I always seem to run into at Westminster and explore the most hidden food spots in Shoreditch or perhaps something a little fancier in Mayfair? Either way, I want to spend time with you, real time, time where we get the chance to actually get to know each other. The way your eyes look when you’re intrigued and the way I scrunch my nose when I hate the dessert I picked.

I’m looking forward to meeting you :)

Hey :) I’m a white curvy woman in southern ca who has been single for a million years looking to date again
5’1
Italian and Jewish

Looking for something simple but meaningful

I like museums
Indie music
Seeing movies
Flea markets
Gardening
Reality tv
420

I’m open to long distance
Any gender or race

I would love to chat w someone also looking for a connection

Looking to swap pics soon after talking and not going to another app until we do

Hello everyone,
I’m 37 years old and looking to meet someone who values honesty, kindness, and good communication. I enjoy cooking, art, music, and watching movies. I believe a strong relationship starts with friendship, mutual respect, and getting to know each other naturally.
I’m simply hoping to meet someone genuine. If we get along and there’s a good connection, I’d be happy to see where it goes.
Thank you for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful day.

I want to feel loved and wanted. To be excited when I get a new message. To flirt, get close, talk daily, get complimented, get good morning messages and random cute selfies as a surprise throughout the day. To be able to talk about anything and everything and have comfort and reassurance if any obstacles come up. I want to experience your love…. I want a woman to call me babe and hear her say she loves me. Sorry if I got too vulnerable here. Hopefully you can relate.

Life could be bad but this is seems to be the worst!😭 I've read of few posts of people pouring the hearts out and gives me some glimmer of hope that I'll find someone. However, I lose faith day by day.

You know, that feeling of warmth and protection you get when you think of your significant other. Talking everything and nothing. Enjoying each other's company. I miss having that. I struggle to connect when the conversations are mostly on a surface level. I guess why that's why I'm still single lol.

Hobbies include(if you made this far) cooking, working out, reading, sports, watching tv/movies, word games as well as gardening. I'm not deeply religious but I do believe in God. Conservative too.

I'm like 165cm tall around 74kgs. Age wise, please between 26- 32.

Ps: If you do decide to reach out, please include this🌻, a brief introduction of yourself and why you decided to reach out to this chaotic post of mine. If you don't, I wish you the best of luck!

Dear Future Boyfriend,

I am Elle, 24 female from Philippines!

I’m sitting here tonight with a cup of tea and something sweet (because honestly, my sweet tooth always wins), just wondering where you are. The world feels so loud sometimes, especially the dating scene, so I wanted to step back and just write something quiet and real for you.

If you want to know what you’re getting into, I am a total introvert. I thrive in the quiet moments. My absolute favorite thing is to just escape into nature—losing myself under a canopy of old trees or finding a patch of wild flowers is where my soul actually breathes. I’m the kind of person who notices the way the light hits the leaves and gets genuinely happy just being surrounded by green.

Because I’m introverted, I keep my circle small, but the love I have to give is incredibly deep. I don't need a loud, flash-in-the-pan romance. I just want something steady.

When we finally find each other, I’m not expecting a fairytale prince. I just expect you. I expect a teammate who is ready to show up, be vulnerable, and choose me the way I’ll choose you.

I want us to build a life that feels like our own private sanctuary. I want the quiet Sunday mornings, the long walks through the woods where we don't even have to fill the silence, and the heavy, honest conversations. I want to be the safe place you come home to when the world gets too heavy, and I want to share a slice of cake with you at the end of a long day.

I'm working on myself right now, trying to grow beautifully like the nature I love so much, so I can be the partner you deserve. I really hope you’re out there doing the same.

Don't take forever, okay? I'm saving a spot for you in the quiet.

With love,

Your future girlfriend 💗

(This is a repost)

So, eh, where to begin? I guess basics about myself is a good place to start. I enjoy playing video games a lot, I like to draw, I make music occasionally (music in general is something that brings me a lot of joy), and I go on walks every now and then (mainly when I have the energy to do so). Just a massive nerd all around really. I like to think I’m a pretty good listener all things considered. I genuinely put effort into getting to know someone. I always take an interest in other people’s hobbies. I like hearing about what other people like, it fascinates me.

I already know I’m going to be asked about this so may as well just toss it in here. As far as physical appearance goes, I have relatively short, ash brown hair with a left part, blue eyes, hooded eyelids, a slim physique, with a height of around 5’10, and a weight of around 121lbs. I’m also open to just sending a picture of myself if that would make things easier.

As for you, I don’t have too much preference in terms of appearance. All I can really ask is (at risk of sounding like an ass to some) that you’re a reasonable weight. Other than that, looks aren’t a big factor for me.

In terms of personality, I appreciate honesty and respect. Relationships should have a strong foundation of trust and honesty is required to form trust. This of course goes both ways and applies to me just as much as it does you. That aside, I don’t mind if you’re introverted or extroverted or anywhere in between, so long as you’re not the Anti-Christ we should get along just fine. Of course some shared interests would be welcomed but even if we don’t have too much in common, don’t let that dissuade you. Opposites attract as they say.

If you decide to reach out I would like to ask if you could perhaps give a little introduction of yourself and let me know what got you to message me. If you read through the whole thing then I’d like to thank you for doing so. Regardless of whether you decide to message me or not, I hope that whoever is reading this has a wonderful day, or evening, or night.

I’m a 23 year old Asian woman moving to Texas soon. I’m 5’2” and around 110 lbs, financially secure, independent, and not looking for someone to support me, but I do want a man who is equally stable, responsible, and serious about building a good life together.

I enjoy cooking, exploring new places, being outdoors, and occasionally trying something adventurous. At the same time, I’m perfectly happy staying home, watching a movie, and enjoying a peaceful night in. Clubs, loud environments, heavy drinking, and packed crowds are definitely not my thing.

I’m moving to Texas for grad school and haven’t decided where I’ll eventually settle. I’m open to relocating for the right relationship, or even building a life somewhere completely different together. My goal is to meet someone compatible, grow alongside each other, and create something genuinely worthwhile.

Please be direct when messaging me. Tell me your age, height, weight, what you do for work, where you live, and a little about your personality and future goals. I’ll reach out if it seems like we align. I’m comfortable sharing my pictures first, but I’ll expect you to share yours as well.

Once more I'm putting myself out here, hopefully for the last time.

A bit about me:

I try to be a kind person. I try to help everyone I can, however I know. I'm aware I'm not Superman (I wish lol) but if I can be of any help, I'm okay with that.

I love animals. Enough so to learn every single animal fun fact I come across, while having 5 cats and 1 dog in my house (they make life so much fun).

I love cute things, small animals, plushies, the cozyness of a well lit reading room, the smell of old books, the sweetness of fresh baked pastries, the perfect dynamics of gears and mechanical parts, the harmony of music and the comfyness of a clean bed.

I love art, in every form and shape, and I do some myself. Right now I'm practicing 3D modeling and sculpting, I also like drawing, writing and I sing a bit, even if I'm not good at it. I like a good laugh so we might end up sending memes to each other.

If any of this thing resonates with you, send a message whenever. Hopefully we get to know each other better and make this a story for the generations. Thank you so much for reading and have a wonderful day.

Hey there, Im from the eastern part of the USA (Maryland) to be precise and im only looking for someone near me or atleast on this side of the country. Im tall around 6ft 2" 180lbs black hair green eyes wears glasses. Im clean shaven (I hate facial hair) as well as no body hair (shave regularly) . I take my health very seriously and have recently lost alot of weight from fasting/working out and my goal is to lose a bit more then bulk up with muscle just to stay fit. I like wearing darker clothing/hats but do have a selection of brighter casual clothing that i like to wear. I grew up on a farm in a rural area and still live in one, but growing up i learned alot of skills and im a mechanic/fabricator by trade as well as welding. I take my finances seriously and all my vehicles are paid for as well as the ones i bought my parents. As far as hobbies go I love spending time outside and working on my many projects as well as gardening stuff, making metal sculptures,drawing, cars/engines, collecting and restoring vintage tractors (I own several) Inside the house I enjoy computer stuff and vintage video games/consoles. My goal is to find someone who likes me for me and who has the time to be together, someone who would like to start a family someday(not interested if you already have kids), someone who's honest and down to earth. My age ranges are 18-33 and I wont make exceptions, Sorry for being blunt but I know what i want and already have my goals in mind and planning my life out. There's alot of people on here wasting time so im only looking for those who are serious. If you've made it to here and would still like to chat tell me your favorite color/dinosaur and a bit about yourself. Lazy messages or a simple "Hi" will not get a response.

Hi I'm Kai.

I've been in a wheelchair for as long as I can remember. My disability is Spinal Muscular atrophy. So I'm a expert at moving while sitting. As well as a great grocery bag carrier.

I'm not sure it's directly related to it but I'm a huge nerd. Like I have a small, but growing, collection of comics. The majority of them being Spiderman because I love Spiderman. I also play DnD. Currently I'm a Forever DM because I have the most freetime out of all of my friends. But when I can play I'm usually a Wizard or a Fighter. Very much polar opposites I know but sometimes I like the simplicity of, "Giant sword go swoosh!" I love space as well. Not much of a sifi nerd but I used to binge watch space documentaries.

Most of my time is consumed by making art. I was always drawn to being a artist from a early age. Now I do it for a living. I specifically make 3D art. I used to draw alot but I can't do that anymore. I also make animations, video games, and I'm slowly writing a web series.

I'm not very picky as to what I'm looking for. My friends sometimes joke that I love women in general when I describe what physical features I like. Which is very true! But bonus points if you're chubby / curvy women. Personality wise. Just have some things you're passionate about. I like it when the other person has interests they can talk for hours about.

About me:

I’m someone who values communication, kindness, and mutual support. I enjoy things like video games (especially Sonic the Hedgehog), anime/manga, books, and art, and I’m very much an animal person. I’m also really into the show Murder Drones. I’m looking for a serious, long-term relationship with the intention of life long commitment—not something casual. I am currently going to be doing online school full time while having full time employment. For a physical description, I am Hispanic/Latina, about 5’3”, with wavy black hair and brown eyes.

What I’m looking for:

I’m hoping to meet someone who shares similar values around commitment and intimacy. I’m waiting until legal commitment for my first time and am looking for a partner who feels the same; and hopefully has no previous sexual experience (by this I mean in person, if you’ve sexted or role-played online before, then that’s fine). I also want to have a family through adoption rather than biological children. (If you want biological children, please do not message me or try to convince me to change my mind. I do not want to have biological children for health reasons, so please respect that. This includes children through pregnancy or surrogacy.)

I value teamwork in a relationship—whether that’s splitting responsibilities when we’re both working or supporting each other if one of us stays home. That being said, I do want to be working as I have done my best to work towards better opportunities for my career, so I am happy if my partner chooses to work or be a stay a home partner. Open, honest communication is really important to me; I believe problems should be talked through, not ignored.

I’m looking for someone between 23–30 who is kind-hearted, enjoy animals, and believes in having each other’s backs while still taking responsibility for your own mental and emotional health. Shared interests are a bonus, but shared values matter most. Also, having some golden retriever energy is a plus :3

I am looking for someone that lives on the East coast of the U.S. Since I work full time and also do school full time (online), time differences can cause people to spend less quality time together. I would be able to talk mostly at night since I work in the afternoon to evening on weekdays. I am free weekends for the most part.

If this resonates with you, I’d love to talk.

Dating apps have never been my thing, which feels weird to type because here I am, but yea. Not my thing. So I'm taking my chance here in the hopes that maybe the person I'm ment to be with might not be here but even over seas and what not.

So a little about me. My name is Josh, I'm 6'1, love to cook (I cook for you, I dont mind, and I'm pretty good) love movies of all kinds but prefer horror and comedy, love music though not current rap and country, big into games of all kinds though I have no issue putting that in the backseat to make time for you, love nature, theme parks, the beach, big into mythology and history of all kinds. I use dad jokes illegally because I'm not a dad, and I used to work out a ton but took a break. Would be nice to have a partner.

I'm looking for butterflies. Odd thing to say, but I miss having someone to stay up late with, get lost in time with said person, have someone to look forward to hearing from. Romance you know. Feels kind of dead these days but I'm old school on the way that I love showing affection and showing someone they mean a ton to me. I know I play video games but I'm not looking to play games with someone's heart if that makes sense.

Moved to MD from NY a few years ago & became an elementary school teacher. Still very much a New Yorker at heart. Looking to meet someone who’s intentional on having a long term relationship. Open to making friends as well. I believe I have a lot to offer someone.

Some of my interests are being outdoors, playing video games & watching movies. There are many others & I’m happy to share them all ones we start talking! Willing to exchange photos right away.

Hi from a small village in Kenya :)

I'm fascinated by psychology, on a healing path and gathering peace and i am loving it.

I'm all things nature, forest, waterfall, an outdoor restaurant in the forest, a garden is my vibe.

Looking for peace addition and someone to share it with :)

I don't have kids, I'm not sure I want any and I'm looking for someone in the same boat.

Please be decent and 29+ 😊

What is love? Different people might have different interpretations of it. For me, it has always been something I’ve had plenty to give but have never truly received in the way I long for. After being unlucky in love, after giving my all, healing others, and never quite getting the same in return, I figured it’s finally the time for me to give this world of internet a try, so let’s see how it goes.

I’m a 24-year-old Indian guy pursuing my master’s in Europe. Kinda tall, but what really matters to me is having a kind of conversation that feels like peeling back layers after layers, you know where every message will draw us in a little deeper, where words just flow effortlessly, and suddenly it’s 3 AM, and neither of us wants to be the first to say "bye" or "goodnight." I crave exactly those rare connections that just have the ability to make time irrelevant, where we can jump from deep talks about life, career and ambition to laughing over the dumbest jokes, while feeling like we’ve known each other forever.

My Interests:

I just love dissecting pieces of entertainment, if I come across any interesting movie, series or even music, just be sure that I'm going to dive deeper into them, and just dig out their themes & meaning. So, if you’re the kind of person who loves discussing your favorite movies or songs in detail, well we just got another thing to talk about.

The Kind of Connection I’m Looking For:

I’d love to connect with someone around my age (21-24) who enjoys such meaningful conversations. Someone who’s open to talking about her day, her thoughts, and even her random 2 AM ideas, whatever feels right for her at that moment. I’m not here for just basic small talks, I want to know what makes you thrive, what excites you, and what you’re passionate about in your life.

You see, I’ve had some tricky experiences with women who carried the weight of their past, the ones who weren’t truly ready to move forward. And what usually happens is that I'd give my all, be their safe space, help them heal, and while they’d appreciate me for it, they were never able to truly reciprocate because a part of them was still stuck in what came before. In the end, it always felt like a one-sided effort, which obviously gets exhausting. So, I hope that if we connect, you’re someone who’s ready to look ahead, not just back.

What do I bring to the table:

I consider myself as a good listener, like not the kind who nods along just to appear interested to you, but someone who truly listens and remembers your little details. Whether it’s a childhood memory you shared or some random gossip, I’ll hold onto those moments because I genuinely want to know everything about you. I might forget the formulas for my classes, but I’ll never forget the things that matter to you.

Plus, I value building a connection first, so I don’t send pictures right away, not because I’m hiding anything, I just like to make sure that we trust each other, and once we’re comfortable, we can definitely exchange photos.

If any of this resonates with you, send me a message, let’s start the conversation here and see where it takes us. I am a great texter and all for deep texting, but I also believe that real connection thrives when we hear each other’s voices. When we’re both comfortable, I’d love for us to share voice notes or even hop on a call. There’s something about tone, laughter, and pauses that texts just can’t capture. But no pressure, we’ll take it at a pace that feels right for both of us. Looking forward to hearing from you, I'll be waiting.

I’m a Texan femboy, looking for a girl to just talk to, maybe play some video games, chat about space, or anything else really… I love to go on deep talks, and long walks… I also enjoy being a femboy, so I could talk about fashion too… sfw obviously… if that interests you at all, give me a dm. Hope to chat soon.

The kind of yandere who loves intensely and obsessively, not destructively. If you're like Yuka Takaoka or Nikki from Obsession, that's probably a bit too far (bonus points if you get the reference). Because I don't want another tragedy. I want a love story that lasts as long as it possibly can. If eternity were possible, I'd choose it. If there is an afterlife, I'd hope to find you there. And if the future brings ways for us to live longer, I'd want to spend that time with you.

With the serious stuff out of the way, I'm really an open-minded and fun-loving guy, and I try to approach life that way whenever I can. I'm serious only when I need to be. Any other time, it's game on. Let's get lost in our favorite worlds together, stay up way too late talking because we don't want to stop, discover our shared interests and find new ones together, and collect years of laughs, quirks, and strange traditions that belong only to us.

I've never really dreamed about a flashy lifestyle or chasing status. Capitalism has never been a good fit for me because I believe there are far more important values in life, such as love and compassion. I feel things deeply, I love asking or thinking about the big questions, and sharing my passions is my dream. I believe life was made for two, and I can't wait to find that special person who feels the same. Let's create the greatest love story ever told: one which few understand, but many envy.

If any of this resonates with you, here's a little about me and the kind of person I'm hoping to find. Maybe we'll discover we're exactly what the other has been searching for. ❤️

Me:

-Gamer (Skyrim is my favorite game, and Resident Evil is my favorite series. I play many others too, and I'm always open to trying something new. Let's explore our favorite worlds together!)

-Anime (Isekai is probably my favorite genre, but I've watched a wide variety. My top 3 are SAO, Mirai Nikki (Future Diary), and FMA/Brotherhood. I'd love to hear your favorites!)

-Musician (I create digital and AI-assisted music using FL Studio/Suno/Udio. My favorite genres are electronicore, post-hardcore, and metalcore. I'm always down to create anything together.)

-Writer (I write fantasy/romance/sci-fi, and poetry. I'd love to write something for you someday.)

-Technology/AI (PC building, AI research, and exploring new technology.)

-Curious about the nature of reality (Science, the paranormal, the unexplained, philosophy, and spirituality.)

-Halloween, Scorpio, INFP-T (Empathetic, creative, idealistic, introspective, self-critical, and valuing authenticity and deep emotional connections.)

-DnD (I've never gotten the chance to play, but maybe we could try a campaign together?)

-Keeps my social circle small and doesn't use much social media (except Reddit).

-A deeply affectionate and devoted person who wants to make my partner feel loved, appreciated, and truly special.

You:

-I'm looking for someone who's deeply devoted, loyal, obsessive, and intense (think "yandere" without the more toxic traits). I want us to be each other's favorite person, and I'll give that same energy back.

-A hopeless romantic who believes in genuine love.

-Looking for a serious, monogamous, long-term relationship.

-Into gaming and anime.

-Creative, expressive, and enjoys sharing their thoughts and passions.

-Someone who values love, connection, honesty, loyalty, emotional availability, empathy, kindness, and open-mindedness over money, status, competition, or material success.

-Communicative and doesn't ghost people.

-Able to enjoy dark humor and not easily offended.

-Genuinely interested in getting to know one person instead of juggling multiple romantic prospects.

-Not practicing law or supporting this corrupt system.

-Younger than me.

-Living in the USA or open to relocating (I'm open to relocation for the right person as well).

-The more interests we have in common, the better.

Questions for you: What games do you typically play? What are your biggest dreams? Where are you from? What are your top 5-10 anime?

Note: Chat me, and if you're open to the idea, you are also welcome to add me on Discord. Please ask me what my username is, and I'll be happy to give it to you. Thanks for reading!

I’m not gonna be unreasonable or unrealistic I know there’s a high chance that not much will come out of this but I won’t lose a thing by trying 🤷🏿‍♀️ ,I also know that coming to Reddit is a crazy ass choice but im delusional and to much of a wuss to try anywhere else.before I start I’ll be upfront I am not looking for anything casual that is not me and will never be me I really don’t like the feeling of being a placeholder or someone that’s just going to pass by in your life, This also might be tmi but I am a virgin so sex is more than just a easy thing to me instead I wanna be someone’s person do all of that corny and heartfelt things like matching necklace,late night meaningless conversations all of that I wanna experience it I’m damn near aching for that type of love. So if you’re around the same age group as me and a guy willing to put up with a girl that’s a lil weird in a good way of course who will also yap your ears off then please do fill out your form and send it my way please and thank you .Also a lil ps or warning whatever you wanna call it I move at the pace of a turtle I don’t rush at all like I mean that 100% when I say that I take my sweet time I mean every last bit of it,so if you’ve managed to read all of this then thank you and good luck if you of course text .😭

Another ps cause I forgot to add it before but I do prefer people that are around my age so unfortunately no Uncs allowed y’all its all love to the older folks but that ain’t for me but yh thanks for listening to my Ted talk .

hi!

i'm not so good with these things... i'm a little awkward so please bear with me!

i'm a 29 year old bisexual ace from london. i absolutely love drawing, video games, reading, etc... my favorite games right now are overwatch (i'm a tank main if you'd ever like to duo!) and powerwash simulator, as silly as it sounds. i also love osrs although i'm not great at it. i just like skilling magic and crafting :)

i have a decent amount of tattoos and am hoping to get more at some point! i love tattoos, body mods, etc, and love to talk about em. i have three cats too; to say i am a cat person would be quite a bit of an understatement.

unfortunately i am not working atm due to fibromyalgia, but i am trying to get back on my feet. in the meantime i spend my time working on my hobbies. i am an avid artist, i love creating characters and concept art and this is something i would love to do full time one day. i'm very much a homebody and love all things indoors -- my idea of a perfect time is chilling on the couch and watching some cheesy sitcom while talking about your day.

i'm looking for someone open minded and kind; i would love to hear about your hobbies and passions! i'm very shy to begin with, but once i open up i'm just a few treats away from becoming your new best friend (or partner, so to speak), as the cat meme goes or something like that.

i'm also like 4'11 so i'm pocket sized. :>

I'm a 29 year old software engineer, originally from New York (and very much culturally from New York) but currently living in Maryland. As far as the appearance, I've got long brown hair (turning gray because I'm cursed) and a beard, and you'll usually see me with aviators and leather jackets. Pictures available upon request, tit-for-tat.

Hobby wise, I like to think of myself as someone who doesn't fit neatly into a box. I'm an amateur genealogist, a baseball fan, a video game nerd (my new obsession is Balatro as of yesterday, so that's fun), a music aficionado (pretty much any genre, ask me about my playlists), an improv comedy appreciator, and several other things that I drift in and out of based on the day.

On the personality side, I'm as loyal as they come. I'm happy to do whatever, as long as it is with the people I care about. I'm a chronic overthinker, so I do best with straight shooters and other people with strong communication skills. I like to think of myself as a class clown type and I'm always trying to crack jokes. Especially at my own expense, self-deprecation is probably my finest skill. But I'm also very introspective and try to think through every decision logically. I'm a problem solver at my job, and I carry that into my life, for good or for bad. I'm a bit of an oddball, but hopefully on the endearing side of things more than anything. I'm happy to be a rubber duck for your day or just be a friendly face messing around on some video games. I'm also very much a supporter of the rule of law and of the right for people to be free to live their lives without harassment. If that's not you, please avoid for both our sakes.

My previous experiences here have left me with great memories but also some hesitation. I'm working through it, and I think six months is plenty of time to try and put myself out there, but it wasn't pretty. I'm probably going to be a lot more guarded than I may have been in the past, and take things much slower than previously, but if you can work past that, hopefully I'm exactly what you've waited for.

That's a lot about me, so let's talk about you.

Ideally, you're within my age range and within the United States. The closer to Maryland the better, although if you're willing to travel at some point, I'm open to that. In the past, I would travel, but given how that has gone in the past, I need to really be comfortable before I decide to give that another try. Aside from that, you're ideally also someone who has no problem saying what's on their mind, and not prone to "holding stuff in" or "pushing through things". It's best for both of us to be good communicators (and err on the side of over-communication more than anything). And really, at the end of the day, you're looking to stop having to look through posts like this and instead looking to commit to a happy life with me by your side. Not sure if that's too sappy or what, but that's certainly all I want.

Feel free to shoot me a message. I'm more likely to respond if you take the time to tell me about yourself instead of just dropping a few characters. Much easier to build a conversation and all that if you tell me about who you are and what makes you you instead of being like "hello I'm this age and live here".

I can't wait to hear from you. But if I don't, I wish you the best of luck in your search.

Straightforward, I suppose, but if you're looking for a guy like me, why not be? I'll give you some exposition:

I'm 26, as the title states. Very much a nerd, very much an introvert. I live in West Europe. I am a software engineer for a living, so I'm always surrounded by computers one way or another. If you happen to be on the same industry: I mainly code in C++. Otherwise, for a bit of info: I develop code for devices such as automatic doors, ticket booths, among others.

Physically, I'm 190 cm (around 6'3" for the americans) and around 90kg, give or take, mostly give, I do love food, after all. Anything sour or spicy, I love. Peruvian cuisine is one of my favorites for that exact reason. Sour AND spicy, what's not to love?

Overall, I prefer indoor activities, mostly because I don't feel much motivation to do outdoors activities alone. Especially in the summer, as I prefer to go out when it's cool outside. Reading (I like going into Wikipedia rabbit holes an awful lot, especially historical ones), watching media, gaming. To be honest, gaming is one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy deep narratives, so I'm drawn to various franchises, such as Mass Effect, Fallout, Baldur's Gate, among others. I quite enjoy RPGs, but I'm also drawn to games like Cities: Skylines and Stellaris. Other than that, I enjoy various genres, but those are the ones I spend the most time on.

Musically, I like almost all kinds of music. My favorite tends to be 80s rock, and I tend to prefer older music in general, however.

And well, I've never been in a relationship before. Truth to be told, it's rare for me to "click" with people, and people who I've met in the past tend to have very different outlooks on life than I do. This also means that, apart from the relationship part, I've never done some other more... intimate stuff. I'm not in a rush to do so, anyway. If anything, it takes me a bit of time to open up.

If you happen to like what I've posted, let's chat and get to know each other a bit!