Hi, I’m Richard, 44 years old from the West Country in the UK. I enjoy creating stuff, adore music and in love with my Teddybear 🐶 bulldog ❤️ Came out of a 20 year long relationship a year ago and not enjoying the modern dating scene 😢 it’s all picture/profile first 😤 Looks before personality and the throwaway culture of modern gay relationships, ‘there’s always someone better!’. I don’t think I’m bad looking, but I have a left side disability after having a stroke from a head injury, so never get past first dates. Completely lost any confidence in finding another partner. Feeling lonely, but filling my time with building a new life after my breakup. Thought I’d come here and see if anyone has any decent advice. Rich

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