What's there to say? A lot, since unlike dating apps, I can write as much as I want. Match Group should be broken up.
Match Group is a horrible company and has contributed to the ens**ttification of dating apps. But honestly, even if dating apps were not ens**ttified, humanity would still make them awful. Endless profiles with only pictures, no or useless bios, and worthless prompts of no substance. Most people make it impossible to determine if they would be a good match due to blank and sparse profiles, even those supposedly looking for a long-term or lifelong relationship. It’s comical.
Bumble is also horrid. There’s a reason why the stock is down 90% since its IPO (at the time of writing this).
I'm on this site since it can be hard to find others with such a passion for metal and art in general. It's largely what makes life worth living to me. But also, because hopefully this site has people who I would never find on a mainstream dating app.
I'm open to long distance and changing locations for the right person. I think it's best to keep an open mind and embrace change, since the end result could be the best thing to ever happen.
I’m probably “slightly unhinged” to most but I view that as a positive. I can be intense when it comes to the stuff that brings me joy.
I of course have a passion for metal music. Not only for the catharsis, immense talent and often interesting lyrics and imagery. But also the community it fosters. There’s not a more impassioned group of fans out there.
I mostly listen to Black Metal, Death Metal, Power Metal, Blackened Death and Thrash, but love all subgenres.
I’m also a horror and schlock fanatic. I celebrate Halloween year-round. I love horror and “so bad they’re good” movies. Some of the worst movies ever made are the most entertaining, since they’re harder to predict. I can appreciate a smaller budget and guerrilla filmmaking.
Speaking of metal and horror, I’m an avid collector of physical media. I prefer physically owning art that cannot be taken away except by force. Unfortunately, many of my favorite albums and movies are not available on any streaming service, and must be purchased physically. I’m proud to have a large collection that’s like spending time in a video or record store.
I’m an early riser and try to wake up at 4:30am most days of the week. I love endurance exercise and cardio sessions early in the morning while listening to my favorite albums to clear my head and relax. There’s no better way to start the day for me. It also helps when not many people are out and about.
I’m not quite a misanthrope, but humanity can test one’s patience. Years of working in customer service and dealing with vapid, stupid people on a regular basis does that. Thankfully my career now allows me to work behind the scenes. I’m an expert in my field, not that my employer cares as much as they should.
Politically, I’m liberal. I don’t care for conservatives. They’re “weird” and not in a good way, especially when it comes to their social conservatism. They seriously creep me out and are the stuff of nightmares. The fact that people like this exist in such large numbers, especially Trumpers, is horrifying. As an American in a purple state, I have to deal with my fair share of Trumpers despite my best efforts to avoid them like the plague.
I’m an atheist, and religion is a dealbreaker. I’m not spiritual. Astrology is BS, just like bitcoin and multi-level marketing. I enjoy life as much as possible every day while minimizing the unpleasant parts. Eternity is a scarier concept than death to me. I hope there is not a life after death, but I’m thankful to experience the absurdities of life. Despite all the horrible parts of life, I’m thankful to have immense privilege. My life is one of the better ones on this planet we call Earth.
I’m child free. Can’t imagine bringing a child into this warming planet when the majority of those in power won’t do enough to stop it. Call me a doomer, but I think society as we know it is slowly ending at a quicker and quicker pace. Life will get harder and harder, as “collapse” engulfs more and more countries, and the number of climate refugees grows exponentially. Even if not for climate change, I still would never want to have kids. I may have been a kid once, but that doesn’t mean I can stand them. Not to mention, they’re an expense I don’t need. Being childless allows for more freedom financially and prevents employers from exerting as much control, so that’s a nice bonus too.
I’m monogamous. Will never be into polygamy, ethical non-monogamy and all the other trendy terms. It’s surprisingly hard to find someone who is a child free socially liberal atheist, but who is also monogamous seeking a lifelong partner. Not to mention someone who is health conscious as well. Maybe my standards are too high, maybe I’m delusional, but I’d like to think someone like this is out there. I’d rather stay single than date the vast majority of the options available on Match Group apps. It’s a combination of “partners in crime, travel partner, passenger princess, make me laugh, just ask” and various TikTok memes for people who can’t think for themselves with no personality. No, I’m not going to “just ask.” How about people actually fill out their profiles, so we can not waste each other’s time? Oh, that’s right, there’s not enough space to fill out a proper profile anyways. But most barely fill out the small character limit to begin with, since ultimately humanity is the main issue rather than the apps. If that means I stay single the rest of my life, so be it. Also, being into horror movies and heavy metal is a bonus, but it’s not a dealbreaker if you’re not.
I’ve excelled at my career and am a recovering workaholic. I only work hard so I can try to retire at as young of an age as possible. My career used to define me, but I have vowed to never allow that to happen again, because that is not the kind of life I want to live. I wasted too many years living that way.
I’ve never been an ass kisser to get ahead, and have let my hard work speak for itself. I can’t stand ass kissers and am surrounded by them at work. Working at home is the best way to avoid them.
I’m big on video games and board games. I think DOOM is the greatest video game series ever. DOOM 64 is my favorite game of all time. Chess will always be timeless.
I'll eat just about anything. Some of my favorite food combinations you probably hate include anchovies on pizza, spreading Marmite on toast, dipping french fries in mayonnaise, and black ants mixed with Greek yogurt. Sound appealing? Probably not, but more for me.
I’m a big fan of David Lynch. Eraserhead. Blue Velvet. Mulholland Drive. Lost Highway. Twin Peaks. Love most of his stuff for reasons I cannot entirely explain. His work is transfixing. It’s a shame he now has health problems from all the smoking of cigarettes he engaged in.
Ultimately, I’m looking for a genuine connection and someone unapologetically themselves. The more “eccentric” you are, the more you’ve won me over. I hope to find a lifelong companion. A partnership built on mutual respect with lots of banter.
I'm a realist but believe through pragmatism, compromise and clear communication, that it's possible for a relationship to add value to both parties' lives.
If you’re interested after reading all that, I’d love to hear from you. It’s slow on this site, but that’s okay with me, because as long as I find one person worthwhile, that is sufficient. Would love to delete this profile and never make it again.
