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45 y/o
Road TripsI'm a masonry contractor — brick, stone, the whole deal. Work's physical and I like it that way. Sundays are for church, football, and doing absolutely nothing else. Looking for someone who gets that rhythm.
23 y/o
CookingI'm a high school guidance counselor, which means I'm a pretty good listener. I like camping, pickup basketball, and any bar that has a dartboard.
45 y/o
ArtHVAC tech by trade, backyard gardener by choice. If you've got a tomato plant that needs saving or just want someone to split a six-pack with, I'm your guy.
75 y/o
MoviesI still fill in at a pharmacy part-time when they need coverage, mostly just to stay sharp. Looking for someone who's got her own thing going and wants a partner, not a hobby.
19 y/o
MuseumsI do financial advising and I promise not to tell you what to do with your money unless you ask. My real passion is slow-pitch softball and finding good taco spots.
48 y/o
ThriftingI work in cybersecurity for a bank — fully remote, which means I'm home a lot and I've become a surprisingly good cook. Looking for someone to actually eat with me instead of cooking for one.
71 y/o
ArtI'm out on the water most weekends with a small boat and a lot of patience. Looking for someone who's comfortable with quiet and doesn't need to be entertained every minute.
67 y/o
MuseumsI play acoustic guitar — nothing serious, just for myself on the porch most evenings. Looking for someone who likes music and doesn't mind a guy who's still learning after 20 years.
48 y/o
PhotographyRetired postal worker, now I do part-time handyman work to stay busy. I've got more hobbies than I know what to do with — woodworking, model trains, birdwatching. Looking for someone who finds that charming instead of weird.
61 y/o
ArtRetired high school history teacher, which means I have opinions and I'm not shy about sharing them. Looking for someone who can push back a little and still laugh about it over dinner.
48 y/o
ArtRetired electrician, now I work part-time when I feel like it. Mostly I garden, go to the gym, and spoil my grandkids. Looking for someone comfortable with a quiet good life.
18 y/o
HikingI'm a hospital pharmacist and I work a lot of overnight shifts. When I'm on a day schedule I'm at the gym, playing pool with friends, and looking for someone who actually wants to hang out on a Tuesday.
70 y/o
ArtRetired college professor — philosophy department — and yes I know how that sounds. I'm actually pretty easy to be around and just looking for someone who likes a real conversation.
75 y/o
MuseumsFly fishing is my thing — I'll drive two hours for a good stretch of river without thinking twice. If you like the outdoors and don't need constant activity, you might be my kind of person.
49 y/o
HikingI work as a building superintendent for an apartment complex. In my downtime I restore old motorcycles — got three in the garage right now. Looking for someone patient with a messy hobby.
25 y/o
MeditationJust a plumber who somehow still hasn't fixed the leaky faucet in his own bathroom. Looking for someone who finds that more funny than annoying.
65 y/o
LiteratureI do the crossword every morning with my coffee — pen, not pencil. Looking for someone who has their own little rituals they love and won't try to change mine.
62 y/o
CookingI run a ham radio station out of my basement and talk to people all over the world most evenings. Looking for someone who thinks that's interesting instead of weird.
64 y/o
Photography30 years as a postal carrier, so I know every street in this town better than most people do. Looking for someone who likes to explore local spots and doesn't need to go far to have a good time.
45 y/o
ConcertsI manage a self-storage facility, quieter than it sounds and I actually like that. Evenings I do CrossFit and weekends I go antiquing. Looking for someone interesting.
41 y/o
Live MusicStructural inspector — I spend most of my day in buildings nobody else goes into. After work I'm at the gym or trying to beat my neighbor at chess online. Looking for someone actually interesting.
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