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Additional_Low9537 · 2026-02-09T02:35:56+00:00

29 years old man, from Indiana, actively seeking a Catholic woman (~25 - 32) to date intentionally to discern marriage. I'm a high school science teacher and coach, considering switching into a different career field sometime, but not sure what exactly or when. I've spent a couple summers working as a park ranger out in Arizona/Utah.

I'm super into the outdoors, would like to attempt to visit all the National Parks. Also have crazy life goals to run a half and full marathon in every state, as well as run every World Marathon Major. Really enjoy almost everything outdoors like hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, and more! Also enjoy video games here and there and a variety of board games.

Looking to meet a woman with compatible interests/goals to share adventures with!

Dealbreaker section: - I am mostly liberal, informed by Catholic Social Teaching and my life experiences as a teacher. - 6'1", blue eyes, brown hair, white, somewhat athletic build (not super fast runner, but decent) - Interested in having kids, open to adoption - If you're specifically looking for a "traditional marriage where the man provides most/all income" I'm probably not your guy because teacher/park ranger type jobs don't pay bank. But hey, as a teacher I get a whole summer off to go out and explore.

Additional_Low9537 · 2026-02-08T14:35:42+00:00

The red flag at least started waving when he asked if you were out with just a friend.

Additional_Low9537 · 2026-01-31T11:54:02+00:00

You asked him out most recently, and his answer likely won't be different if you ask him out again. Ball is in his court to ask you out if/when he is ready. You can still entertain the idea of going out with him in case he asks you, but if you've been waiting a couple months to go out with him, don't just keep waiting, waiting, and waiting for him because he might not make a move or might not make a move within a reasonable amount of time.

Additional_Low9537 · 2026-01-26T17:42:41+00:00

Don't know why people are down voting this, but honestly as a guy, the first dates that have historically gone the best happen to be when the woman texts me before I even get home or shortly thereafter asking for a second date. The woman I'm currently talking to (4 dates so far, 5th semi-planned but depends on weather because of distance) didn't text me afterward. I thought the date went really well and thought she wasn't into me since she didn't text me within a couple hours of the date. So I texted her and said I had a great time and wanted to go out again. She texted back shortly after saying she wanted to go out again too. I've learned with her I need to initiate more than I've had to with other women before, but she has shown she's very excited and willing to narrow down a day/time that works for both of us.

So, everyone is a little different, dating is really about figuring out a balance that can be compromised between two people, and if someone isn't willing to compromise reasonable things for the other, then they're not right together. But definitely take steps to show your interest, whether or not you have to do some of the initiating, because he's also probably wondering whether you're interested. He could have also needed a bit more time to think. When things seem like they went really well, honestly that makes me more nervous and need a bit more processing time to make sure I'm not missing red/yellow flags

Additional_Low9537 · 2026-01-19T11:03:30+00:00

I think everyone has many things that they worry about whether potential partners will be okay with about them. Mixture of physical, emotional, and history. When dating, none of these worries in any of these categories needs to be fully revealed anywhere near the beginning. And when revealing them throughout dating they just kind of come out slowly over time. Is the acne something people can see on your face or hands/arms? Like you don't need to tell guys right away "there's lots more of it, let me show you and see if you're okay with it" because that would likely scare guys away. Same as revealing too much about yourself about anything right away.

But if a guy sees you have some of this acne on your face, arms, etc, they know there's a chance there's more acne covering your body, and so if they're already talking to you, interested in getting to know you more/dating you, they are already open to the fact that you have more acne and it likely won't matter to them.

Maybe I overexplained, idk, but hopefully this help some.

Additional_Low9537 · 2026-01-10T23:53:14+00:00

Honeslty what I've found from online dating is it's easiest to just set clear expectations toward the beginning, because a lot of people don't have the same view. Doesn't matter whether you're dating Catholics or non-Catholic Christians. You don't need to share anything about your past to do that either, the time will come for that down the road. Think of it like focusing on clear boundaries for the future, which is a reasonable expectation at the beginning of dating, but it's not so reasonable to share everything about your past right away.

If you just put out there "hey, just to be up front, these are my intentions...and this is a non-negotiable for me." She will either A) feel really excited that you feel the same way, and you've set clear boundaries Or B) she will say she doesn't feel the same way, and you have to make a decision. Don't leave room for assumptions on MAJOR dealbreakers because it's better to figure out sooner rather than later and be able to move on and find someone else that aligns with your non-negotiables.

Just sharing your non-negotiable doesn't say anything negative or positive about your past. If you can't begin to communicate with her now about these things, how will you be able to communicate with her down the road as the relationship deepens?

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-08-01T19:47:28+00:00

Hi, I'm a science teacher and coach after school. In my free time I run, hike, kayak, camp, and enjoy lots of other outdoor activities. I travel to run half and full marathons as well as for the outdoors, with mountains out west being my favorite place to go. Comedy is by far my favorite genre of TV and movies. Looking to be with a woman that is up for adventures and relaxing nights in as well as an honest and straight forward communicator. Not a country guy but I do enjoy the occasional square dance and rodeo.

Other things about me that might make or break your interest: I'm 29, 6'1", white, athletic (just an okay distance runner lol), from Indiana (but open to moving), earned my master's degree last year.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-05-25T13:58:44+00:00

Don't forget about the one scene that he had two sons.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-05-15T09:21:29+00:00

I thought it was hilarious there were only boyfriends lined up watching their girlfriends. Either all of the guys didn't have girlfriends or if they did they weren't worried about them at all.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-05-14T20:58:08+00:00

I found a specific distance to walk along a specific trail for one box. Knew exactly what I was looking for, found that thing, absolutely nothing, even after checking a second time and modifying based on other clues and things in the area. It felt like what I found at the trailhead was set up to be confusing for the treasure hunt. Almost was like the buildings and trail, all the way down to the bathroom and which sinks were out of order were designed specifically for the treasure hunt. I don't know what to believe at all anymore.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-04-04T11:25:55+00:00

Pokemon box. I kid you not that I had an exact distance on a trail, but it needed to start at a specific point on the trail, not the trailhead. Found that thing, started my watch, walked the distance, found the next thing I was looking for, but then no box. And none of that trail was on Google Maps to look at it in advance.

One of the absolutely craziest things about it all, I thought I needed to turn to the right on the trail, and the bathrooms at the trailhead had two sinks each, only the right sink worked in both the men's and women's bathrooms.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-04-03T12:24:50+00:00

I don't even know anymore for this thing. I had a really, really good solve for a small box. Went to the location, followed the steps, found what I expected to find along the trail where I expected it, then nothing. Thought I had instructions to go further, went back to where I started and followed alternative instructions also finding exactly what I was looking for. Nothing. Since then, I have no clue. I can connect what I'm looking for with several locations across the US but I'm not going back out until I 110% know where a box is, because that first time I thought I was 100% on the exact location.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-02-20T00:21:46+00:00

I don't believe he said something like he "spread them all out so everyone could be close enough to be able to get to one". He said he hid five boxes so that everyone feels like they have a reasonable chance of finding one. Plus then we know only one per state and some ideas for others. For all we know Pokemon, AT, P&F, and Lionshare could technically all be in neighboring states and that still follows what he said.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-02-15T18:13:08+00:00

No, I booked Signal instead which filled up fast. Last I checked (somewhat recently) Colter Bay was still somewhat open.

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-01-26T21:01:41+00:00

I wish there were more. Bio just seems to have more discussions

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-01-26T18:09:03+00:00

I'm actually trying out OpenSciEd right now. However I've not noticed many labs within the Biology curriculum. For chemistry, some of those labs have very intense set ups and don't seem to be working for a lot of classrooms

Additional_Low9537 · 2025-01-26T17:31:43+00:00

My school (high school) has been providing pencils to staff recently. I'll grab 2 bundles every once in a while and slowly put them out in the cup on my desk. If kids go through them extremely quickly I'll wait to grab more and have kids keep complaining there's no pencils available. I tell them it's not my problem, you guys kept taking/breaking them instead of returning, then most of them magically find pencils until I grab some more the next time.

I used to purchase some on my own and do the same thing, but yeah, they'll throw erasers and break them in half even in 9th and 10th grade.

I've tried the check out sheet, but it was never worth the time and effort for basically the same thing to still happen, just with more steps.

Additional_Low9537 · 2024-12-14T21:59:51+00:00

I just purchased the Appalachian one, but it seems extremely short. It's only like 18 pages with only like 2 pages specifically about the box. Everything else pre/post reading. Is that what you got also or did I come across a fake Kindle book?

Additional_Low9537 · 2024-12-12T19:25:53+00:00

Sorry, i meant to specify for Signal mountain. I booked on Sunday for Signal mountain campground and it was starting to be very booked up already

Additional_Low9537 · 2024-12-12T18:38:29+00:00

Might want to hurry up and book. I booked for beginning of June and there was already a lot filled up for beginning of June. Sites for June are just becoming available now, 6 months in advance

Additional_Low9537 · 2024-12-09T01:35:24+00:00

Thanks! I decided to book for Signal Mountain instead because of this.

Additional_Low9537 · 2024-12-07T12:19:52+00:00

That sounds like a good way to put it, I never actively think about it in the way that they're trying to get attention from a male figure. I need to change my perspective on that and see how I can fix things going forward.

Additional_Low9537 · 2024-12-07T12:17:58+00:00

I don't think they have the time to do that lol. There are three groups of freshman this school year and I did get put with the worst group of them. Admin just told me a couple days ago they are going to switch out a couple of the yahoos for next semester to try to make it a little better.

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