Somewhere in my upbringing, I learned that I should reply to the question of “How are you?” with “Busy, but good.”

I have enjoyed my Imperfectly Honest experience more than I can express. But lately I have been feeling a pull to create something on my own. Something that may more strongly reflect my personal passions, interests, and all those decades of interesting, weird, and wonderful experiences.

Many of my professional successes have come through referrals, especially when I clearly articulate what I’m looking for and make it easy for others to pass that information along. Recently, I decided to apply that same approach to a more personal search: finding the right romantic partner.