About me
I'm a quiet, caring, and gentle person - love affection and have a lot of love to give. In a polyamourous relationship with the love of my life - we are planning our life together but are both very new to polyamory and I feel a need to explore other relationships in a non-sexual way first. I enjoy walking, cycling, gardening, nature, painting/artwork, music, reading, writing poetry, yoga, and modern dance. Don't smoke or drink, don't drive a car, healthy lifestyle, very active, lots of interests, care about the world. Single dad - have a daughter who is grown up now. Other roles - University lecturer, healthcare practitioner (working with people with special needs), postgrad researcher, artist, musician.
I will confess to being a shy and sensitive person; I'm not a 'party animal', I do not have a lot of confidence making the first contact with people, with the consequence that I am lonely. But I do also have emotional needs and feel things deeply. I prefer being outdoors, don't like crowded places, and am comfortable with silences. I am also very warm and loving and enjoy cuddles, sensuality and affection. I'm extremely empathic. Looking for someone who is happy with sharing a sofa reading books or listening to music would be bliss. Or a mindful walk somewhere wild. I am getting into yoga (beginner level) and mindfulness. Looking for contact, connections, ideally someone I can trust and who will just accept me and be accepted.
Note I am only interested in non sexual hugs/cuddles, I have touch issues and startle easily due to complex trauma so need to take even that slow and feel I can be safe with someone first.
Please contact me if:
You are interested and feel a connection
You are a warm-hearted, genuine, human being and not a bigot or self-centred person
You are happy that I'm a complicated person, I do have baggage and would rather be upfront about that than pander to people who can't tolerate diversity or perceived 'weaknesses'. I also like to be alone sometimes and have limits to how much contact I can cope with. I'm not into machismo or power or games and am proud of my fluidity. I'm very politically engaged and believe in social activism.
The photo is one of my paintings that represents what I'd like my inner being to feel like when at peace. It's not that I'm afraid to show my face, just like my privacy and have a couple of real and recent photos available for friends.