Looking for a genuine connection. I’m based in Melbourne and cannot relocate. I’m not looking for marriage, and I’m not interested in cohabitation either. I value emotional maturity, honesty, independence, and calm, meaningful companionship over traditional expectations. I’m looking for someone who has done the inner work — someone who has reflected on past relationships, understands why they failed, has learned from them, and is conscious of not repeating the same unhealthy patterns. Self-awareness matters deeply to me. I appreciate people who understand their emotional patterns, attachment style, relationship dynamics, and the kind of connections they naturally gravitate toward. I do not reply to people located else where. Not interested in younger men either.