Half of you want excitement but can’t even hold a conversation. It’s honestly impressive.

Let’s be real: most of you are boring. You claim to be a "great conversationalist," but after three messages, you’re back to one-word sentences. There’s nothing there. I don’t know what you’re looking for, but it can’t be a connection or anything deeper. If you wanted that, you’d actually put in the effort.

I’m tired of small talk. My brain craves depth and connection first. Music is my therapy and my oxygen, and with an ADHD brain, superficiality just isn't my vibe. If you’re seeking purely physical stimulation, keep moving. I cannot and will not engage in that before I feel something. Not love (I’m not delusional) and not even a heavy attachment, but genuine sympathy. I need to like you before anything else.

Maybe I’m jaded. Maybe I’m a cynical old hag (though 38 isn't exactly ancient), but this is how I tick. I like to philosophize. A talk about Jane Austen might easily spiral into a debate on feminism, the sustainability of marriage, and why I stopped believing in that "one true love" bullshit.

Yeah, I’m a cynical bitch. But underneath it all, I’m a woman who will cheer you on, support your dreams, and truly listen until you feel seen again. I’m willing to put in the time and all of myself. But only if I get just as much in return.

The Essentials:

• Stats: 38, married, 1 child. 1.59m (5’2”) / 47kg (104lbs).

• Look: Brown eyes, waist-long light brown hair, alt style (it was never just a phase).

• Creative Soul: Writing, drawing, woodworking, crocheting, sewing. You name it.

• Dual Energy: I’m down for a cozy book night or dancing in a club until my feet hurt. I can find interest in almost anything. If I like you, I’ll happily listen to you ramble about your favorite things for hours.

What I’m seeking in you:

• Be real, not boring. If your idea of a deep thought is "Sup?", we won't work.

• A thing for the "difficult" woman. You should genuinely enjoy assertive, witty, bold, and sarcastic women.

• Gentleness as a character trait. I mean a kind soul, not physical softness.

• Confidence without the "Alpha" script. I want a man who knows what he wants without being a dominant or possessive asshole.

• Appreciation over "Princess Treatment." I don't need a pedestal, I just want someone who isn't afraid to genuinely appreciate me and show it.