44m Looking for ongoing friendship (Ghosts need not apply.)

Hey! I'm 44, from the Midwestern US (CST), and I’m looking for someone who actually wants to keep talking longer than a day or two. If you vanish after "hey how’s it going," I wish you well, but this probably isn’t your stop.

I’m introverted and making friends in real life is… not my strong suit, so I'm hoping to find some chill, ongoing conversation here. I tend to act about half my age most of the time, joking around, playing silly Roblox games, and generally embracing big-kid-with-adult-money energy, but I can absolutely be serious when it matters.

I love the outdoors, genuinely enjoy hearing about people’s days, and I've been told I’m good at giving advice, especially when it comes to finance and practical life stuff. I’m also a night owl, so late-night chats are very welcome.

I’m open to chatting with anyone 18+, but I tend to click better with women than men. Mostly just looking for easy, low-pressure conversation, consistency, and someone who won’t disappear after 48 hours.

If you’re also introverted, up late, or just want a reliable person to talk to, send me a message and tell me a bit about yourself,or just say hi and we’ll see where it goes.