A: If there’s one thing everyone should know about me, it’s that there’s a lot more to me than the first impression. I’m often told I look confident, masculine, tattooed, and even a little intimidating, but underneath that I’m genuinely one of the most easygoing, open-minded, and nonjudgmental people you’ll meet.

I’ve lived a life that doesn’t fit neatly into one box—from professional dance to the Marine Corps, business, writing gay novels and my personal memoir, and constantly finding new creative projects and adventures. All of it has taught me to appreciate people for who they actually are rather than who they’re expected to be.

I’m comfortable with myself, and I want people around me to feel that same freedom. You don’t have to impress me, pretend, or hide the unusual parts of yourself. Tell me what you’re into, what makes you different, or what you’ve always wanted to try. Chances are I’ll be curious rather than judgmental.

So if my appearance makes you hesitate to approach me, don’t let it. Come say hello—the person behind the tattoos is probably much easier to talk to than you expected.

A: I’m naturally creative and curious, so my hobbies are a mix of artistic projects, writing, staying active, exploring, and occasionally getting completely absorbed in whatever new idea has caught my attention. Dance has always been a big part of my life, and I still love anything involving movement, music, and creativity.

Writing has also become a major passion of mine. I write gay fiction and novels that explore relationships, romance, identity, adventure, and the experiences of LGBTQ+ men. I’ve also written a personal memoir about my own journey—from growing up as a dancer to becoming a Marine and everything that came with finding my place between those very different worlds. Writing gives me a completely different creative outlet and lets me turn experiences and imagination into something meaningful.

I’m also really into hands-on projects, art, DIY, designing things, and customizing my car and apartment. I love traveling, spontaneous trips, restaurants, casinos, music, and discovering new places. I’m definitely not a routine-every-weekend person. I like variety, adventure, creativity, and doing something unexpected just because it sounds fun.

A: Going the extra mile for me means paying attention to the details other people might overlook. Whether it’s in my personal life, work, or time spent with someone, I don’t like doing things halfway. If I commit my time and energy to something—or someone—I want the experience to actually be worth remembering.

I’m very observant and naturally read people well. I notice their energy, what makes them comfortable, what gets their attention, and the little things they respond to. Rather than assuming everyone wants the same thing, I adapt to the person and situation in front of me.

My military and professional dance backgrounds taught me discipline, preparation, adaptability, and the importance of showing up fully. But going the extra mile isn’t always about doing something extravagant. Sometimes it’s remembering a small detail, putting someone at ease, being spontaneous, or knowing when to take the lead.

Whatever the situation, I want people walking away feeling like their time with me was genuinely different—and better than they expected.

A: My greatest life experience has been realizing that I never had to choose just one version of myself. I grew up as a dancer, eventually became a professional dancer, and later made what probably seemed like an unexpected transition into the U.S. Marine Corps. Those two worlds couldn’t appear more different, but both shaped me tremendously.

Dance taught me creativity, expression, confidence, discipline, and how to communicate without saying a word. The military challenged me in completely different ways and taught me resilience, leadership, adaptability, and how much I’m capable of when pushed outside my comfort zone.

Experiencing both taught me one of the most important things about myself: I don’t fit neatly into a box, and I don’t want to. I can be masculine and artistic, disciplined and spontaneous, confident and compassionate.

That journey is probably why I’m so open-minded today. I appreciate people who are unapologetically themselves, because learning to fully embrace every side of myself has been the greatest experience of my life.

A: What makes me stand out is the contrast between my first impression and who I actually am. I’m tattooed, athletic, masculine, and confident, and I’m often told I can look pretty intimidating. Guys have even admitted they noticed me or were interested but didn’t approach because they assumed I’d be hard to talk to. The funny part is, once you actually meet me, I’m extremely easygoing, playful, open-minded, and down-to-earth.

My background as both a military veteran and professional dancer gives me an unusual combination of discipline, strength, confidence, creativity, and flexibility.

And then there are my eyes. They tend to give me away. When I’m attracted to someone, I naturally make strong eye contact, and I’ve been told there’s a certain look I give when I’m interested. It’s usually my final signal—if I’m looking at you *that* way, you probably don’t have to wonder whether the attraction is mutual.

I may look intimidating from across the room, but come say hello. You might be surprised.

A: I’d say my greatest traits are that I’m genuine, loyal, confident, open-minded, and extremely easy to get along with. I’m naturally independent and strong-minded, but I also pay attention to the people around me and know how to make someone feel comfortable and appreciated.

I’m adventurous and spontaneous, and I’m usually willing to try something at least once. I don’t judge people for their interests, fantasies, background, or personality. I’d much rather understand what makes someone unique and go with the vibe.

My military and dance backgrounds gave me discipline, resilience, confidence, and an ability to adapt quickly to different situations and personalities. At the same time, I don’t take myself too seriously. I love laughing, flirting, having fun, and letting things unfold naturally.

Probably my biggest strength is that what you see is what you get. I’m comfortable being myself, I communicate directly, respect boundaries, and bring positive energy without unnecessary drama.

A: My niche is the contrast: tattooed, athletic, masculine, and a little intimidating on the outside, but genuinely easygoing, down-to-earth, and open-minded once you meet me. I’m a military veteran and professional dancer, so there’s a unique mix of discipline, confidence, strength, flexibility, and creativity that comes with me.

I’m especially good with people who want something that feels natural rather than forced or overly scripted. I can take the lead and bring confident masculine energy, but I’m also good at reading the room, adapting to someone’s vibe, and making them feel comfortable.

I’m adventurous, playful, sex-positive, and pretty difficult to shock. Whether you’re looking for a tattooed jock/top fantasy, a cool guy to spend time with, or simply someone open to exploring what you enjoy, I’m all about chemistry, communication, discretion, and having a genuinely good time together.

A: I’m more about balance than following an extremely strict diet or fitness regimen. I have a naturally athletic build and come from a professional dance and military background, so staying active and taking care of my body has been part of my lifestyle for years.

For fitness, I like a mix of strength training, bodyweight exercises, cardio, stretching, and anything that keeps me moving. Dance has also given me a strong foundation in flexibility, coordination, endurance, and body awareness. I prefer staying lean, athletic, and functional rather than focusing purely on getting as big as possible.

With food, I enjoy what I like while trying to keep things reasonably balanced. I’m not the guy weighing every meal or obsessing over calories. I believe you can take care of yourself without making fitness your entire personality.

Overall, my approach is simple: stay active, enjoy life, take care of my body, and still leave room for good food and a good time.

A: I’m an easygoing, down-to-earth guy who likes good energy, new experiences, and people I can genuinely connect with. My life has been a pretty unique mix—I’m a military veteran, professional dancer, business owner, and creative at heart. Those experiences made me confident, disciplined, independent, and very open-minded.

I’m naturally adventurous and spontaneous. I love traveling, going out, trying something new, or turning an ordinary night into something memorable. At the same time, I’m just as happy relaxing, having a good conversation, laughing, and enjoying someone’s company without needing everything planned out.

I may look a little intimidating at first—athletic, tattooed, masculine—but personality-wise I’m friendly, playful, respectful, and very go-with-the-flow. I don't judge people for what they're into or where they come from. I appreciate honesty, confidence, humor, and people who are comfortable being themselves.

Ultimately, I’m about good chemistry, good vibes, having fun, and seeing where the moment takes us.

A: Fun for me is a mix of spontaneity, creativity, and adventure. I love last-minute trips, exploring new places, casinos, great restaurants, music, dancing, meeting interesting people, and nights where you just go with the vibe and see what happens.

Writing has also become one of my biggest passions. I’m an author of gay fiction, including my Black Dagger series, where I get to combine LGBTQ+ relationships and romance with espionage, mystery, action, and adventure. I’m continuing to develop new books and characters within that world, and I’ve also written a personal memoir about my journey from professional dance to serving in the Marine Corps and the experiences that shaped who I am today.

Outside of writing, I’m constantly creating something—art, design, DIY projects, customizing my car or apartment, or turning some random idea in my head into an actual project.

And I definitely don’t need an elaborate plan to have fun. Give me good company, chemistry, flirting, laughter, and an open mind, and I’m usually up for seeing where the night takes us.

A: I’m definitely a traveler, but I appreciate having a great home base too. One of the biggest advantages of owning my own business is having control over my schedule, so I have a lot more freedom to travel than someone tied to a traditional 9-to-5. If an opportunity comes up, I can often rearrange things and make it happen.

Now that I also own my own car, that freedom has gotten even better. I love spontaneous road trips, weekend getaways, cruises, exploring new cities, or simply getting in the car and seeing where the trip takes me. I can travel for my business when needed, but I’m just as happy turning a free few days into an unexpected adventure.

I still enjoy being home, especially when I’m writing my gay fiction and Black Dagger series, creating art, working on a new project, or relaxing with good company.

So I’m definitely not tied down to one place. Between working for myself, setting my own schedule, and having my own transportation, I have the flexibility to travel pretty easily when there’s a good reason—or a good person—to go.

A: Something unique and personal about me is that my life has been full of contrasts. I grew up as a dancer, became a professional dancer, and then took a completely different path and became a U.S. Marine. Today I own my own business, write gay fiction and my Black Dagger series, and have even written a memoir about my own life and the experiences that shaped me.

I’m openly gay and very comfortable with who I am today, but getting here was a journey. Having lived in both artistic and military worlds taught me that masculinity doesn’t have to fit one definition and that some of the most interesting people are the ones who refuse to stay inside a box.

People often tell me I look intimidating or extremely confident, and sometimes guys are actually nervous to approach me. What they usually discover is that I’m incredibly easygoing, affectionate, open-minded, and nonjudgmental.

I’m also a bit of a hopeless adventurer. I love unexpected experiences, genuine chemistry, and people who aren’t afraid to show me the side of themselves they don’t show everyone else.

A: If you and I were sitting on a beach with some wine and great food, I’d probably tell you the stories you wouldn’t guess just by looking at me. I’d tell you about growing up as a dancer, becoming a professional dancer, and somehow taking that life in a completely different direction by joining the Marine Corps. I’d tell you how those two worlds shaped the person sitting across from you today.

I’d probably talk about owning my own business, the freedom it gives me to travel and live on my own schedule, and how much I love creating things. Eventually you’d get me talking about my gay novels, the Black Dagger series I’m writing, and my personal memoir—and once I start talking about a project I’m passionate about, good luck getting me to stop.

But after another glass of wine, I’d probably become more interested in hearing about you. I love conversations that go beyond small talk: relationships, ambitions, mistakes, fantasies, things we’ve never told anyone, and what we actually want out of life.

I might look intimidating from across the beach, but sitting beside me with a bottle of wine? You’d probably discover pretty quickly that I’m an open book.

A: What others should absolutely know about me is that I’m genuinely comfortable being myself, and I want the people around me to feel that same freedom. My life has never followed a predictable path—I went from professional dance to the Marine Corps, then became a business owner, author, artist, and someone who still gets excited about figuring out what adventure comes next.

I’m often told I look intimidating, extremely confident, or difficult to approach. In reality, I’m probably one of the most easygoing, open-minded, and nonjudgmental people you could meet. I love hearing what makes someone different, and very little shocks me.

I value honesty, loyalty, independence, good communication, and people who aren’t afraid to be themselves. I’m spontaneous, adventurous, creative, and usually willing to try something new at least once.

Most importantly, don’t mistake my confidence for an ego. I don’t think I’m better than anyone else. I’ve simply reached a point in my life where I know who I am, I’m proud of the life I’ve built, and I don’t feel the need to pretend to be anyone else.

A: What I enjoy most about myself is that I’ve become genuinely comfortable with who I am. I don’t feel like I have to fit into one category or change myself depending on who’s around me. I can be masculine and tattooed, but also artistic, emotional, creative, and expressive. I can have the discipline that came from the Marine Corps while still having the freedom and individuality that came from being a professional dancer.

I love that I’m curious and rarely afraid to try something different. Whether it’s traveling somewhere spontaneously, starting a new business project, writing my gay novels and Black Dagger series, creating art, or meeting someone completely outside my usual circle, I like pushing beyond what feels familiar.

I also enjoy my confidence. People sometimes mistake it for being intimidating, but it really comes from knowing myself and being comfortable in my own skin.

Most of all, I like that I haven’t allowed any single chapter of my life to define the whole story. I’m constantly evolving, creating, exploring, and surprising even myself with what I decide to do next.

A: If I had to narrow it down to five things I couldn’t live without:

**1. Creativity** — Whether I’m writing my gay novels and Black Dagger series, working on art, designing something, dancing, or starting another random project, I always need a creative outlet.

**2. Freedom & Independence** — Owning my business and controlling my own schedule have made me appreciate being able to decide where I go, what I create, and what direction my life takes.

**3. Adventure** — Traveling, road trips, spontaneous plans, new experiences, and occasionally doing something completely unexpected keep life exciting.

**4. The People I Love** — No amount of independence replaces genuine relationships. Loyalty, connection, affection, and having people to share life with matter tremendously to me.

**5. My Car** — This one might sound funny, but having my own car has given me a new level of freedom. I love being able to get in, turn on some music, and just go—sometimes without even knowing exactly where the day will take me.