32 [M4F] Ohio/Anywhere - Seeking partner who also has a high emotional bandwidth and wants to spend as much time together as possible :)

I'm only looking for relationships at this time! I like to keep a small circle of friends, so I apologize if you were looking for that. Another disclaimer, I actually like using em dashes! It's not because it's AI, I promise 😁

I’ve always been someone who feels things deeply and likes talking about real emotions, personal growth, and the stuff most people keep buried. I’m looking for someone who’s kind, self-aware, open about what they want, and who loves sharing their passions just as much as they love listening to mine.

I’ve been using Reddit for a long time to find both friendships and relationships. It can definitely be hit-or-miss, but I prefer being able to write out who I am instead of hoping someone swipes right because I took a decent photo that day. I’ve met some truly great people here—some long-term friends and a few relationships—and even when things didn’t pan out, I never felt like the time was wasted.

Feeling understood emotionally is something I’ve struggled with for most of my life. I love my family, but they’re not the most emotionally expressive people. I’m the opposite in that I'm very aware of my emotions and good at reading and navigating them. I gravitate towards music, movies, games, and anime with strong character arcs or emotional depth. I’m constantly carrying around a lot of thoughts and feelings, and it means a lot when I meet someone who wants to share that space and open up in return.

I’ll admit that I get deeply invested when I genuinely connect with someone—it’s rare for me, so when it happens, I care a lot. I do my best to pace myself, but I’m someone with a lot of love to give. When I feel understood, I want to invest in that person even more. I love long conversations that flow naturally, where both people feel comfortable opening up and talking about what matters to them. I also tend to want to talk to those close to me more when I'm feeling down or stressed, rather than isolating.

I’m also extremely passionate about my interests. Music is probably the biggest one—I played sax for eight years, recently picked up bass guitar, and I even have a melodica (totally underrated instrument, imo). I listen to a wide variety of genres (some of the more niche ones include midwest emo, ska, and vocaloid), and I express myself through songs all the time. Finding a new song or artist is so satisfying and exciting for me.

Gaming is another huge part of my life. I love FPS co-op games, farming games, and other co-op games in general. I’m also happy watching shows or movies together over Discord (SpongeBob seasons 1–3 never get old). People are calling these "Discord dates" now I guess? Either way, I'm a big fan.

##Other various information about me:

• I’m a software engineer currently taking time off due to depression, but I’m getting ready to jump back into job hunting.
• I’m not religious, but I’m totally fine if you are—as long as there’s no pressure on either side to convert or change beliefs.
• Politics aren’t a big part of my life. I lean conservative/libertarian, but I’m not intense about it.
• I don’t have kids and don’t want any.
• Physically: I’m 6'3", about 250 lbs, with thick brown (now slightly gray) hair, green eyes, glasses, and some ear piercings. I'm currently losing weight and getting healthier again. I'm usually complimented the most on my smile and my voice.
• I have pretty severe ADHD and—as I've learned recently from my therapist—I might be slightly on the autism spectrum as well. I think these are both positives with for my personality but they can come with challenges sometimes.
• I’m an open book and not easily offended. You can ask me literally anything and I'll give you an honest answer.
• I’m comfortable with sharing pictures, voice chatting, and even getting on video within a few days of meeting.
• I’m fully open to long-distance and I’ve handled it well before. Long term, either I can move or you can move to Ohio with me (I do own a house). The only exception is if you’re outside the United States, I’d require you to relocate here eventually.

I think that covers the essentials. If any of this resonates with you, I’d genuinely love to hear from you.