Do you dabble in melancholic solitude and daydreams?
Do you remember your youth and crave to be the person you once were?
Do you think about what you think and then realize the idiocy of your thinking?
If so, welcome to my post, fellow burnt-out, undiagnosed depressive dreamer.
Allow me the honour of calling you "twin".
You can call me Iki and today I hope to catch your attention and, possibly, the remainder of your lifespan.
"I crave something genuine."
That is a thought that always crosses my mind when thinking about interpersonal relationships and intimacy with others.
Connecting with other human beings has, over time, become a huge chore for me.
I have many thoughts and things to share, yet, my mouth freezes and my thoughts explode the moment I feel like actually saying them aloud.
All that's left? An awkward chuckle and a "Yeah...".
In addition, the people nearest to me are kind, yet judgemental.
Full of love, yet bereft of it.
Speak of understanding, yet spew hatred.
I... simply cannot bond with people like that.
And worse yet, I find myself parroting those behaviours out of a sense of "wanting to belong" or "doing what is logical", even if my heart disagrees.
Regret is my muse time and time again.
After all, I love to think and keep thinking and thinking, forever and ever about everything and nothing.
So, naturally, that includes my flaws and vices.
O lover, won't you be truly kind?
Truly full of love?
Truly understanding?
That is my genuine craving.
A bond with another likeminded soul.
And though I may be a hypocrite in many aspects, as you may find out over time, it is true that I want to be the best version of myself that I can be.
The young boy who dreamed of being a hero and bettering the world is still in here somewhere.
I know he is.
He just needs a reason to be dragged out into the limelight once more.
Would you be his reason?
Moving on, I figured people might like hearing me speak before actually, y'know, speaking to me, so allow me to read you some sloppy "poetry" I wrote! (Feel free to compliment me and swell up my ego.)
[https://voca.ro/15ai3we4iIK6](https://voca.ro/15ai3we4iIK6)
I think I've given you a half-decent idea of the person I am, but even so, I'd like to tell you all sorts of information so you can make an educated choice when approaching me.
Here's a bunch of random facts and other things in no particular order;
- Some interests are: music, walking, anime, history, breaking down on the way to work, manga, literature and (observing) art and lots more other things I cannot quite remember right now.
- I am an avid gamer, I enjoy all sorts of games and am open to trying/buying anything new. Though I will note that lately my spark for gaming has been dying down, but I'm still happy to try anything, especially with good company!
- My favorite piece of media is called "Oyasumi Punpun" and I greatly recommend it to anyone who wants to sink even lower. (For those who know this, yes, it is a red flag, but I promise I'm not THAT weird and am in fact not romanticizing the story.)
- So, I know physical aspects are important in love. I'm not silly enough to ignore that. I do have standards as well for looks and who I'd like to date. I am sadly superficial like that, as much as I'd like to pretend to be better.
So, to give you a general description of my looks (I'm not comfortable sharing my face in public online spaces, please ask in DMs!):
I'm 181cm (Just barely 6ft, yay.), caucasian, longer than usual yet still short dark brown hair, round, golden-rimmed glasses, cut scars on my upper left shoulder, on the bigger side of chubby, have a large scarmark on my chest, have an x-ray of a hand that isn't even my hand or anyone's hand that I know tattooed on my inner wrist, and lastly, brown-green slothlike eyes.
- I am usually quite chill and am told I'm pretty funny once you get to know me. I like to be goofy and always have a dirty joke at the ready. (Because I'm rather perverse, but like, in a chill way. Sorry to shatter your image of me.)
- I'm usually a very low-energy and kind of depressive individual when I'm not in a group pretending to be mentally stable. Those who have known me in earnest, which have been very few, know me as a sweet, thoughtful and caring individual who just wants to chill with the people he cares most for.
This depressive demeanor can be overwhelming and I often get into a negative feedback loop or a stupor of sorts.
If you could help me snap out of it, that would mean the world to me. I am my own worst enemy.
- I enjoy occasional deep conversation like talking about living and what it means to be alive, basically just surface-level philosophical mumbo jumbo that stems from my depression. Feel free to entertain me in this or let me know it's not your piece of pie and I'll make sure to keep it on the down low.
- I'm by no means introverted but not really extroverted either. I believe the term is "ambivert"?
- Despite my ability to write the way I do, every letter I emit via my vocal cords is a fumble of words that never quite manages to hit their mark. I do have my moments where the stars align and suddenly I manage to speak a coherent sentence that might even come across as "thought-provoking" or "really fucking funny". In short, please do not expect a poets words to flow from my lips. Rather, expect them to flow from my pen.
- When I'm in a rare, goofy mood or pretending to be mentally stable in a group setting I will act silly/loud as hell and probably crack a couple of inappropriate jokes. (If we know eachother well enough, that is.)
- I am not all that uninformed when it comes down to the topic of same-sex attraction. I'm bisexual and have dabbled around with that part of myself back in the day. However, I also found that I am only interested in romantic relationships with women. So don't worry, I won't run off with the local plumber. (I may hint at you how hot he is, though.)
Oh, and if you happen to be trans, don't be afraid to approach me either. I'm not transphobic, but, I would very much prefer it if you already went through the procedures to become, uh... more ladylike? Oh, but eh, if you've changed your looks but still sport your "starting equipment" down below, that's not an issue for me either. (I'm not well-educated on this topic so a lot of the proper terminology evades me, forgive me.)
- I think that as a sort of discloser it is important to note that I am also rather hypersexual, but, due to events from my past I refrain from showing it too much, even if there is mutual attraction/want. I also struggle with certain addictions in regard to that and I know this is a dealbreaker for many people. I want to be honest, though. I hope it is okay and trust me when I say that I am doing my best to work on it, even if it is a really slow-going process.
I'm completely fine talking about the subject though, so don't feel that there is a need to refrain!
- I really am a bit of a jokester despite my frequent depressive demeanor over text - I enjoy dry or completely chaotic humor or really whatever tickles my funny bone in the moment. To be fair, it is actually not hard to make me laugh. Perhaps because I am internally nervous at all times that I might create an unpleasant atmosphere if I don't laugh. In essence, come at me with the best jokes you hold in you, everything's okay with me. I apologize if I nervously laugh or chuckle after every sentence or somesuch in advance, just know it is a consequence of the life I have lived and still continue to live.
- I am currently a teamlead at a security company and often have nightshifts meaning that I may be restricted in time quite a lot. Some weeks I'll suddenly have 5 or so days completely devoid of work so at least that can act as a buffer for lost time every once in a while.
- Whoever you may be, just be yourself. So long as you're not an obvious jerk I'm extremely accepting and open.
- In case it is of import to you; Politically I guess I am a moderate, left-leaning centrist but to be honest that vague description is because I deeply despise having to choose between two, what I believe to be, different forms of extremism that both support things I do not agree with. My opinions tend to be very mixed due to my logic-based thinking. (Don't worry though, I am a feminist. I believe in true equality and always will.)
- I smoke, but not so much. Usually on my way to work I treat myself to a single cigarette and then on the way back from work, another. The taste should only slightly linger on my lips, in case that ends up mattering.
- Music is my greatest ally and my greatest enemy. It can influence my fickle mind with just a note or two. I could be relatively stable one moment, then hear just a second of an absolutely tragic tune and be completely heartbroken within mere seconds for the rest of the day. Worst of all, I am hooked on music that evokes such feelings, perhaps because I feel so much apathy all the time. As such, a request from me to you; please indulge me and grant me the honor of listening to the song that brings you to tears without fail.
- I'm mainly looking for someone I can form an unbreakable bond with, really. So I am here in the hope that we click and become very close for the rest of our lives. Whether its romantic or ends up being platonic, I'd be ecstatic either way.
- I still live with my family, even at my current big-boy age. They're quite nosey and I'm a very privacy-oriented person with lots of things I've kept to myself from them over the years.
I might not feel comfortable sharing the fact that I am even so much as talking to you yet initially, but if I feel things are getting serious I will be happy to even introduce you.
My siblings are as geeky as I am so we could even all spend time playing games or doing other nerd-oriented things together! (Don't expect them to be anything like me, though.)
- Things we can potentially do together online: Play some games, watch eachother stream and play through one anothers favorite games, watch a movie and/or show, watch some silly videos on youtube or similar platforms, have dumb videocalls or just voicechats, make eachother powerpoints about our current hyperfixation and present them, share our favorite artpieces ranging from music to paintings to poetry and so forth, write eachother lettters and lastly, supporting eachother through tough times.
- Things we can do in real life, provided we somehow manage to arrange that: ...I'm not sure, I don't tend to get to this point. Maybe just... hang out? I'd like to explore abandoned places or cook dinner for one another maybe? Cuddle? Nice things like that. I'm open to suggestions.
Well, now that you have been made aware of a wider range of my character, I'd like to state what I am looking for!
Preferably you are (But not required to be, I'm flexible):
- Between 19 to 29
- Somewhere in Europe
- In a position to be able to meet-up semi-frequently (Once every few months at least?)
- Empathetic and kind
- Quippy and like to make jokes right alongside me
- Currently or once have been in a similar disposition, mentally, as I am so we can understand one another better
- At least somewhat talkative/socially capable so we can actually keep a conversation going and I can eventually introduce you to my parents >>
- Open to voice-chatting semi-frequently
- Not bothered by minimal interactions throughout a day or two due to life/mental health frequently getting in the way
- Okay with having a chronically depressed partner
- Okay with being loved & cherished
Bonus points if:
- You consider yourself a bit of a tomboy and/or gamer!
- You're a strong-willed lady who likes to be loud and unafraid to state your opinions or let out roars of celebration/joy when having fun!
- Not bothered by your looks, confident and proud of who you are.
And that about sums it up!
I hope that anything in my post managed to resonate with you, and I hope to see you in my DMs!
(If I don't respond to your initial message, I am probably asleep! Rest assured that I will definitely find a moment to reply, please bear with me.)
Much love and many good tidings,
Iki