I will describe myself and what I am looking for in a man. I thought this might be worth trying on here!
I am a homesteader, trying to live differently within the reality of the world we live in. It is important to me to live in a way that embodies what I believe in, but I don't do this perfectly. It is always a process finding balance. I live off-grid with some amenities, but simpler than most (I don't have a cel phone, but I do use a laptop). Motherhood and my children are very important to me, and I live with my two youngest children, my wonderful 15 year old daughter and 9 year old son. I also have an 18 year old son and a 20 year old daughter who live on their own now, but are definitely still a part of my life.
I like to spend time with friends and my children and I spend time working on various projects. I like to learn and do traditional skills like knitting, making fermented foods (kefir, yogurt, sour kraut, etc), garden and store/put up food, harvest wild food, work on building-related projects, and make clothing. I like to talk with friends, take long walks, hike, make good simple meals, learn new skills, and read. I like to listen to thunderstorms, and drink tea by hot woodstoves in winter or outside every summer morning.
I like to be frugal and make things myself when I can. I really like to read and have good conversation. I like to laugh, and joy is important, but I can be very serious and passionate when talking about something I really believe in. I am very loving. I am at home in my own body and feel happy to be learning and changing and becoming more myself every day. I am seeking a deep loving lifelong connection with a man.
Where I live there are beautiful forested ridges and valleys with wide rivers. I live in an alternative rural area, with many folks who homestead and live off grid but others who live in town. I have done both, but love living in the country with the quiet and the birds and foxes and clear dark skies at night. I feel lucky to live in this unique place.
I am a homeschool teacher working with other area families, but I am also training to be a homebirth midwife and when I am certified in 1.5 years or so I will stop teaching. Right now my life is busy, and I have less time for projects on my homestead than I would like!
I take walks most days. I love hearing owls at night and the sandhill cranes flying through our valley.
I would like a homesteading partner here on my land, a masculine man who is gentle, deeply kind, compassionate, honest, patient, humble, and loving. Monogamous only. Someone with strong principles but who does not expect perfection from themselves or others. A man who is willing to really go out of his way to be there for those he loves. A man that is not a consumer, who actively seeks to buy used things or make his own. I would like a man who is a Maker. That might be furniture, wooden spoons, a builder of natural houses, or many other possibilities. A man who actively creates as part of his way of life. I also want a man who wants to be in a fathering type role and has compassion for children and young adults, knowing they are trying to find their way and it is sometimes messy. I want a man who likes to think and talk with me. I am not a mainstream person in a number of ways and I would like a man who is also not a mainstream person. I am not interested in pop culture, television, mainstream movies, politics, or big sports. I do not vaccinate. I would like a man who is willing and happy to work outside on homesteading tasks and projects.
I would like an honest close relationship based also on friendship, respect, admiration, love, and joy being together. Both people should come with honesty and willingness to examine their own part in any conflict. It is best if both people have already begun working on healing, change, repair in their own lives to be able to come together with someone else in a beautiful loving way. Ideally a relationship would be very loving, with a lot of touch, passion, and thoughtfulness and laughter and support. Strong connection verbally, emotionally, and physically. The ability to enjoy life together, to explore new things, teach each other, live simply and deeply and joyfully.
I am open to men from 5 years younger to 5 years older, or close to that.
When you respond, please also include a photo. I don't give out email and phone until I feel comfortable.
Hope we all find the right person!
Emily