Hi, my name is Craig. If you're seeing this, it's probably because we passed each other somewhere and I gave you my info because you said you are single. I know this is unusual. But, please stay with me. I'm a little bit of a tech nerd and after trying a couple of dating sites and IMMEDIATELY seeing the games people play, I decided to appeal directly to real people who I encounter in life who may be looking for a new friend or relationship but who don't want the ridiculousness and games that go with dating sites. Let me assure you that I am not a player or scammer. I am as real as you are and unlike the dating sites, you have actually seen me in real life. Think of this as if I swiped right to "like" you in real life, because at this point, that is pretty much what this is.
I'm a real guy looking for a real female friend or partner. As to what kind of relationship I am seeking, let me say that I am open to anything as long as we are connected. I would prefer someone who is happy in their life as it is now, but who wants a connection with a high quality (if I may say so myself) male who is sensitive, caring, trustworthy, empathetic, and bright. This isn't about sex, its about connection and as long as we have that, anything beyond connection would be the icing on the cake. So, if you are available then please keep reading my bio and reach out if you feel there is a match. If you are reading this, it is because I have not found that committed relationship.
I grew up in Miami, now living in Delray Beach. My adult daughter lives with me much of the time. I’m educated and always learning, and I prefer to be around other intelligent, curious people. My goal is to ultimately be in a permanent relationship, but that’s a long and winding road and I prefer to focus on today with the hope that we will ultimately get to the long term.
I'm extremely affectionate, and you need to be also. Affection with my partner is the fuel that helps keep me high on life. I love staying in and cooking, binge watching Netflix shows, hanging at home with friends and exploring. I love food, especially the many different ethnic foods the world has to offer. I go out to eat them regularly and also cook them; I need variety and can not eat the same thing every day...just can't. I enjoy being a homebody as much as I can be.
I am positively laid-back, and I’ll probably have a calming effect on you. I'm unusually silly, witty, playful and funny. I will make you laugh alot with the silly and sometimes inappropriately funny things that pop out of my mouth. I have a dry sense of humor, and I am quick witted…I guarantee I will catch you off guard regularly with what I have to say, and we will laugh alot together.
I hate dressing up because I don't have a sense of fashion and casualness comes natural to me, and although I will put on my “big boy clothes” when I have to, they are typically reserved for the one or two galas I attend each year.
I have two grown kids, an ex-wife who I'm friends with and a plethora of local and global friends, many of whom I've known for decades. Many people collect things, I collect people.
I have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and I use Google and AI like ChatGPT all day long to help me understand the world in greater detail. I am curious about everything. I've become a kind of bio-hacker over the last 10+ years, meaning I use knowledge and science to keep me healthy and fit. (Sounds weird, I'm sure, so I'll explain later. It’s pretty interesting.)
I meditate when it suits me and I practice mindfulness as much as I can. If you don’t know what mindfulness is, I’ll teach you about it and why I think it’s so important. I volunteer periodically at local charities. I'm definitely not rich, but I am very fortunate to be able to live my dream life.
I'm a morning person to be sure, typically walking 4 miles every morning with my big, beautiful black and white dog Aiko (who happens to be the happiest dog in the world) and I am an early sleeper as well, usually comatose by 10pm. I'm sort of fit; I definitely need to start hitting the gym, but I'm not overweight at all.
I love traveling. I am totally willing to travel alone, but I’d love to find an adventurous travel partner. There are many gems on my bucket list that I want to explore. Think India, Chile, Brazil, the Nordic countries, Africa, and hopefully someday Russia and Iran. No Four Seasons for me, either a decent local hotel or an Airbnb will usually be adequate. Imagine landing in a strange place, navigating to our hotel and then exploring the neighborhood finding an awesome meal. That's what I do.
I hate watching sports. Somehow I never inherited the gene that makes people enjoy watching men in tights run around the field throwing balls or hitting them with a stick. I think I would like playing pickleball, but haven’t tried it yet.
I'm looking for someone who is free-spirited and present in this moment. Someone who prefers to take a different route home, someone who is independent and who is sensitive and empathetic. Someone who is smart and clever and who is her own person and who needs alone time, as I do. Age is not important to me as long as you take care of yourself ie eating right, not drinking excessively, getting a good night's sleep, and are young at heart. Of course I don’t expect anyone to have all of these characteristics. But having many of them would be a huge plus.
My politics are very moderate, neither liberal nor conservative--sort of Libertarian lite, and I'm not uptight about much. But I'm definitely aware of current events and I'm ready to have a conversation about how to make the world a better place, but not argue about whether vaccines are good or bad or whether global warming is caused by humans. Please, no MAGA enthusiasts or conspiracy theorists. We won't be compatible. I just know.
Facial hair: I realize many women do not like facial hair. Hopefully it's something you can live with and eventually get used to. I keep mine short.