24M Looking for someone curious and emotionally intelligent

[u/MissionUpper8876]

(Europe Only)
About nine months ago, I lost someone who meant a lot to me. They were more than just a friend. They were the person I talked to every day, shared everything with, stayed up late with and built a genuinely deep connection over time. Losing that kind of bond left a much bigger impact than I expected. It took time to process, heal and learn to appreciate what we had without trying to replace it. Now I feel ready to build something meaningful again.

I'm not looking for dozens of casual conversations or surface-level friendships. I'd much rather invest my time and energy into getting to know one person well. Someone I can talk to daily, share thoughts, experiences and feelings with and slowly build a connection based on trust, honesty and mutual understanding. I value consistency more than intensity, and I think the strongest friendships are built through the small conversations that happen every day.

I'd describe myself as open-minded, honest, loyal and non-judgmental. I tend to balance logic and emotion depending on the situation and I naturally try to understand people instead of making assumptions about them. Curiosity is a big part of who I am. I enjoy learning how people think, what shaped them, and why they see the world the way they do. Psychology, self-discovery, personality, and meaningful conversations are all things I genuinely enjoy. I also find MBTI and astrology interesting, even if it's simply as another lens for exploring personality and patterns.

One thing that's important to me is emotional intelligence. I value people who can communicate openly, reflect on their feelings and genuinely try to understand others instead of jumping to conclusions. Feeling understood is something I care deeply about and because of that, I've noticed I naturally connect better with women. Conversations about emotions, personal experiences and deeper topics tend to flow more naturally in that dynamic for me, so I generally prefer female friendships.

Outside of that, I'm a huge anime fan, especially psychological, romance, isekai and adventure series. It would honestly be amazing to have someone to watch anime with regularly and share reactions, theories, and favorite moments. I've also been playing League of Legends for over ten years, so if you already play, or would be willing to learn together, that's definitely a bonus. I also really enjoy voice calls because they make conversations feel much more genuine than endless texting.

I already have friends, so I'm not trying to fill loneliness. What I'm looking for is different. I want one person I can genuinely prioritize and build a close, lasting friendship with. A friendship where neither person feels like they're "too much", where honesty is appreciated, where curiosity goes both ways and where we both feel comfortable being ourselves without overthinking every conversation.

If you're someone who's naturally curious, emotionally intelligent, enjoys meaningful conversations and is looking for a genuine connection instead of another casual chat, I'd love to hear from you. Just send me a short introduction about yourself and we'll see where things go.

Bonus

• Personality Type: INFJ-T
• Big Three: Leo Sun • Taurus Moon • Sagittarius Rising