(last login date is private ad #118456 )
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Location: |
Hoffman Estates, Illinois |
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Age: |
52 years old | |
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Gender: |
male | |
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Ethnicity: |
Caucasian / White | |
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Diet: |
Vegan | |
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Religion: |
Atheist | |
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Alcohol: |
Infrequently | |
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Smokes: |
Never | |
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Body type: |
Average | |
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Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
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Sign: |
Not important | |
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Marital status: |
Single (never married) | |
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Have Kids: |
Not home | |
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Want Kids: |
No (more) children | |
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Education: |
Masters | |
| Income: | $25,000 to $40,000 | |
| Relocation: | Unlikely | |
| Relationship: | Serious relationship/marriage | |
My description:
I spent my early childhood in New York (more precisely, Long Island), but my teen years were in eastern Florida. Since I disliked the heat, I’m happy here in Chicagoland. Plus I get to see all four seasons, various types of trees, and even some hills. I even like the cold, since it’s a good excuse to dress comfy and snuggle in front of the TV.
I have two adult sons, both of whom live in Chicago. But I’m not alone; I live with two cats. It’s a bit strange since I’m just crazy about dogs and their joyous energy, but my cats are pretty cool, too. Both were strays that I trapped for a trap-neuter-return program, but their purrs and fondness for human affection made it clear they weren’t truly feral. So now I serve them. And I named them after gods that fit their history and personality: Kali, the Hindu goddess of destruction and protection, and Odin, the Norse god of poetry. (He’s super vocal.)
I’m pretty fortunate with my career since pretty much each day I get to promote what I value: critical thinking, seeking truth, being compassionate and fair, and making a difference. It’s rewarding to help someone open their mind and improve their life.
When I’m not working, I enjoy walking in forest preserves, especially when I get to see wildlife. Or sifting through items in a thrift store (or flea market, or used bookstore), not usually as a hunt for something specific, but in anticipation for finding something amazing. When relaxing at home, I tend to watch a good TV show, read a book, sometimes work on a jigsaw puzzle. But I’m also game for road trips, exploring new places, going to museums . . .
At core I still have a childlike sense of curiosity and playfulness – and I’m looking for the same in a partner. Someone with a deep sense of kindness and a willingness to change their mind based on new information. I value honesty, emotional openness, supportiveness, and a desire to work through issues via communication and compromise. I also care about being fit and healthy, so I have a commitment to exercise and eating well.
To clarify my selection for 'Religion': I'm an atheistic Buddhist – in the sense that I embrace the ideas and ethics, but not in the sense that I make devotional offerings to a Buddha altar.
Some favorite movies and TV shows: A Few Good Men, Tombstone, His Girl Friday; The West Wing, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, The Good Place, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Some other favorite things:
- ducks (and other animals that waddle, like penguins, tortoises, and fluffy hens)
- woodland creatures (skunks, opossums, cardinals . . .)
- succulents, sunflowers, and mushrooms (in the wild, not as food)
- pasta (especially ravioli and cavatappi)
- the color blue (like with a blue sky, or the pastel blue you see at Easter)
Seeking:
Someone playful, kind, honest, supportive . . . and has a personal passion. Someone seeking romantic commitment and the emotional intimacy that comes with it. A desire to be fit and healthy is also good. And a nostalgic fondness for 80's new wave is a bonus. ;) Regarding hobbies and interests, it seems to me having overlap there is great but not essential. (After all, having different interests is a chance to try new things.) But those personal characteristics (kind, playful, etc.) strike me as the core of who someone really is, so they are far more important.
