“Is life not a thousand times too short for us to bore ourselves?”
― Friedrich Nietzsche

I've been the dominant partner in increasingly less vanilla relationships in the past few years or so. I'm looking to try new things, though, and would consider inverting that paradigm in the future. I am interested in possible LTRs, but by no means exclusively so - both friendship and more short-term adventures are always welcome.

I consider myself articulate, intelligent, and left-handed to the point of detriment. I've got a dry sense of humor, and like to delve into the psyches of guarded people. Don't worry, I'll be careful.

In terms of what I'm looking for:

Dominant partners - I'm not interested in anyone who's modus operandi includes calling me a "loser," "pig," or "worthless," outside of a specific role-play bedroom context. I am impressed by people who can hold an interesting conversation, and teach me something. Telling me how much more impressive you are than the brilliant people I am lucky enough to associate with is more likely to result in eye-rolling than awe-striking.

Submissive partners - I'm not interested in treating you poorly. Tearing people down in the bedroom is only okay if you build them up everywhere else. I'm interested in smart, independent women who have a sub-kink they need to let out, sanely, safely, and with someone they trust. Being trusted makes me feel special. Being put on a pedestal makes me feel stupid, because I'm not better than you. I'm probably just bigger ;)

All partners - I like people who take care of themselves. I don't mean make-up and jewelry - beautiful people are most beautiful when not obscured by paint and accoutrements. I mean generally eating right, dressing nice and capable of running a mile or two. I like nice faces. Tattoos and piercings can be hot. They can also be not-hot. I've got a soft spot for bob cuts. Tall/short; curvy/slim; busty/pert - it's all the same to me, if everything works in proportion. I'm not really into BBWs, though. I've been with people a year or two younger than me, and people ten years older than me. I prefer 21-25.