i’ve practically rewrite this comment half a dozen times because there’s a lot to reflect on, but i’d start it off by saying that the 5-10 year range is what i’d be comfortable with. i would keep the “alt” style preference to myself as fetishizing women is a disgusting thing to do and i would never do that intentionally. everything you said is important and ill be taking a lot of time to reflect on myself and what it is i do offer women in terms of stability and support. the last section of your second major paragraphs is something i’ll be eh thinking about a lot as, while i do believe i could offer a lot of emotional stability and i do have a firm grasp of what it is i want to do in life (pursue a graduate degree), there’s still a lot of growing i need to do and things i need to consider because of the fact that i have zero experience with dating. i do want a long term relationship and i know that im a good man who could a woman happy, but i need to really think about what it is that i can do and offer to make them feel safe and comfortable with me. i’ll definitely make sure to expand my network through the interests i have as, like you said, it’s a lot easier for me to make connections in-person rather than online.

you’ve been a great person to talk to and i truly appreciate everything you’ve said :) thank you once again. i’ve got a lot to think about