Calling the Lonely Charts Club!

... or Chartbook 351, The Lonely Hearts Special

Bracing for overshoot or slouching towards utopia? Hunkering down for the apocalypse or yearning for someone to knock doors with? Whatever the scenario, we all need love. For all of us that means someone very special.

But, let’s face it, some of us really do have rather particular needs.

Long walks on the beach arguing about economic nationalism? Looking to democratize the supply chain? Or just looking for a special someone to split your FT premium subscription with?

Well, you're in luck.

For Valentines day, with the help of my friend, the fabulous Zoe Dubno (whose novel Happiness and Love is out with Simon & Schuster in September - she assures me that it has absolutely nothing to do with romance!), Chartbook is launching a Lonely Charts personal-ad special.

We are going to play cupid for readers looking to find that special someone at the intersection of political economy and culture.

The idea is to make a collection of fun personal ads as a collective Valentine’s card.

And, yes, do feel free to tailor them to the unique selling points of your one and only - the more unique the better!

To send us your personal ad, you can use this google form.

If you'd like to remain anonymous, please include an alternate email address that we can post with your ad.

For inspiration, Zoe and I have come up with a few examples.

ex: Outdoorsy green energy expert (32F, NYC) seeks handsome (M, 28-40) to recharge (ethically sourced) battery. Open to a casual or serious relationship. Enjoys Russian literature, Japanese fashion, and Danish climate policy.

ex: Dashing captain of industry (45M) seeks partner (30-50M) to enjoy spoils of extraction. Have sailboat. Based... globally.

ex: Berlin-based academic polycule (23F, 23M, 24NB) seek fun, open addition. Must love dogs, raving and Adorno. NO Burning Man types.

ex: I might be on one of those lists managed by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, but if you are up for a good time, so am I! (65M, undisclosed location in eastern Med).

ex: Economic possibilities for our grandchildren? Why wait that long? Female boomer with a pulse seeks same to enjoy being the richest generation in history. Tango lessons? Caribbean island hopping? Racket sports.

Click that google form and let your imagination run riot!