HI! Um, well I'm a long, complicated, and I promise you, very unique and interesting story. So we're not even skimming the surface here. My last relationship was long-term, and I might be open to the idea of something casual in the meanwhile, while I'm still young(ish), but... Honestly, what I am ideally looking for in the long run is something meaningful and lasting. I know that all we can do is play it by ear at first anyway, but if there is potential for Real Love, I'd like to think that we'll know pretty quick. Likewise, on the flip-side, let's establish, and be wary of what our deal-breakers are, and not lead one another on in futility... I'm personally in favor of (as gently as possible) letting your partner down as soon as it's clear it won't work for you, rather than dragging out what one knows to be a doomed relationship. So, in short, let's just try and be fair, and honest with one another :).Something I will say about me is that there is no one I would rather be, other than a better version of myself, for which I continually strive to be. I am Real, Fearless, and known as a protector of my loved ones, but still a 'sweetheart'. For real. Poetry (and other social, rhyming artistry, upon occasion ;)) happens. 'Literally'. ;)..I am defi-nitely an inner city 'boy', and have been 'affected' by that, but I love nature and yearn for the freedom of the country (where I intend to relocate someday, buy land and settle/develop), and yet simultaneously, while I may have grown up facing adversity, and somewhat 'under-privliged', my family life was atypical in a quite blessed way (if only I could have appreciated it then, right?)... Poor, but educated. 'Classy', but with blue-collar values, ethics, and perspectives, like 'egalitarianism' :). I was raised to have the manners, etiquette, grammer, etc., necessary to conduct myself in respectable and/or professional company, but I could take you on a tour of the projects, safely. I take some pride in being a social chameleon, haha. No matter what the topic though, I am definitely known to ramble- (but at least because I genuinely have that much content to say!) if that wasn't already obvious... Anyway, all in all, I mean, none of us are without our faults, -Heaven knows I'm no exception, (For a list of them, 'inquire within', ';^P ), but... *Shrugs*, I'm a keeper. Strong, kind, loving, empathic, passionate, and affectionate. With a lil' luck, you'll see. Just send me a message! (P.S. - I don't want to be misleading. So to keep it 100%: Due to stretching of profile pics, I look bigger than I am. I'm in decent shape and all, and getting better all the time, but I'm actually on the slim side. Also, I actually have (thinning/ed :( ) reddish-blonde hair, and a red beard, but I'm not a true redhead (although I love both blond and red/reddish hair on women ;)) though. The no-comment on smoking is because I use an e-cig, and may still socially smoke to varying amounts, fluctuating typically with vape malfunctions, 3rd party motivations (or lack thereof ;P), and of course, periods of elevated stress... but, I am trying to be my best. I hope you do similarly, but can be patient, as I can, when we're all merely *super;D* human... P.P.S.: (If you knew/saw my diverse friends and very much multi-'blended' Family [both immediate And extended], you'd understand that this doesn't come from hate, or bigoted notions, but rather love, and just personal trait-aesthetic preference- but...) To be frank and honest, I'm really only interested in 'white' ladies. Sorry if this disappoints anyone... ***[[[Hey, please do not bother me if you are a scammer! If you have only one picture (typically of someone a little TOO stereo-typically attractive/professionally photographed), and Bad English, it's kind of a give-away. Kindly don't bother wasting EITHER of our TIME. It's getting really old. I won't give you my email or phone number without conversation on-site. Please. Thank you... -Also, if you do not live in Washington state (or maybe the Portland area at furthest), or at least moving here soon, it's probably not going to work. Sorry, just keeping it real :P]]]***