46 [M4F] #EST/Online. Ready for sunshine, in my heart and outside

I had debated for a long time on whether I wanted to post here. I feel like once you cross this bridge there is no going back, so I am all in on giving it a shot. I am there though, I just know that I am feeling peak loneliness and its really eating at me. I've never responded to a post, just lurked and read about everyone else's situations and realize that I can relate to many. So here I am shooting my shot wondering if this is for me. I remember what dating was like and I don't have super high hopes, but maybe you'll surprise me. I imagine it's the same for both sides, but it's been so hard to find success.

My life outside of work pretty much revolves around the cheer lifestyle, I have a competition kiddo so it feels like all day every day most days. I am hoping to find someone that is in the same boat, it really is a different world! It's really ok if you aren't in the cheer world, just thought it would be nice to commiserate the experience lol.

A bit about me I suppose.. late 40's professional working dad. Dadding is my favorite part of life, but as my kids are getting older and needing me less, it's really drawn to light that bit of emptiness inside of me. I realize now that I need to find something, someone, that can fill that emptiness. As pretty much everyone says, not looking to change our lives, just hopefully complement it. I work from home so I have a good amount of free time to talk especially during the day. I won't disappear on nights and weekends, it just gets a bit slower talking depending on the after school activities. Physically I'm a tall, husky (working on slimming up, but I'm definitely not there yet), bearded man. I'm not a gym bro. I do enjoy lifting but had to take an injury break...ready to get back to it though. I'm going to mention husky again, dad bod really I guess, because it's very obvious reading posts that looks seem to be the number one thing, and I am not a skinny man. I enjoy sports, football most of all. I love movies and am always happy to hear a recommendation. I enjoy reading as well, mostly fiction fantasy types (which by the way, I'm currently hunting for a new series so if you have a recommendation send it my way!). I'm a very genuine , kind, positive person. I want to see everyone happy and doing well. I just know now I need to find some happiness myself so I'm not dragging others down around me! I have a pretty high sex drive, but I cannot be on all the time. Sex is very important, but I need 90% of the time to be "regular" conversation. I'm sure that won't be that problem as a man seeking a woman, but figure it needs to be said!

About you..well this section will be smaller! There's a lot of things I enjoy so I'm certain we can find common ground on things to talk about. Really more than anything I'm looking for someone that wants a genuine connection. If you keep a stable of partners here or find yourself constantly seeking something new, I am probably not the man for you. I am looking to connect with ONE woman. Monogamous cheating is an interesting concept I suppose, but that is really what I am looking for. Physically I am very open but I do prefer a mom bod for sure.

Anyways, if you think we might match up I'd really appreciate meeting you!