About Me
Have been out of the nodding pool for quite a while, but would like to dip my toe back in. Not looking for anything serious. No preference for male or female, as long as no genuine human connection is made. Not into witty banter or humorous asides. Meaningful conversations are a definite deal breaker. Chiefly interested in finding a kindred spirit who may or may not know my name, but recognizes me in a vague way and is ready to signal that with a nearly imperceptible chin movement.
My Past
Have had many significant nodding relationships over the years. The last one ended when a coworker—Jeff (Jake?)—whom I regularly spotted at the water cooler was transferred across state. It took longer than expected to get over that, but I feel like I’m finally ready to start nodding at someone again.
Potential Partners
Partner should be a healthy mix of introvert (99 percent) and extrovert (1 percent). Should be compassionate and empathetic, and able to pack that empathy into one concise nod. Bonus points if you appreciate the finer things in life and have no desire to discuss them.
Possible Locations
Any place where we could reasonably imagine (but not expect) to encounter each other on a regular (but not too regular) basis. Maybe we’ll pass each other from time to time in a corridor or on a sidewalk. We might even find ourselves in the same room—hopefully somewhere crowded, like a subway platform, where the noise and bustle won’t permit the exchange of words. The silence of a religious service would also be acceptable. In short, I’m open to considering a wide variety of situations, as long as our encounters are brief and unmemorable.
My Hobbies
Avid cyclist. Maybe I’ll see you pedaling down the other side of the road and send a nod in your general direction as you rapidly disappear from sight.
Fitness buff. Always ready to grant a nod of congratulations if you’ve just achieved a personal record of some sort. Even willing to groan sympathetically if you blow out a hamstring.
Walking my dog. If we were to come across each other in the dog park, would offer a stiff nod of greeting to a fellow animal lover and consider letting your dog and mine exchange nods of their own.
Kinks
Although nothing can replace the quasi-satisfaction of a discreet nod, I can occasionally want to take things further. In the past, have experimented with a raised eyebrow or bemused smirk, but unwilling to go as far as winking. Some boundaries should not be crossed.
The Future
It can be a cold and confusing world out there. If you’ve ever wanted to find someone who can balance career, recreation, and the ability to briefly acknowledge your existence, I’m your guy.
