I would. Find someone of the same mind as you about what a Bond means--someone whose values align with yours, and see what you can make between you.

Which is, I know, an easy thing for me to say when it isn't an easy path for most of us to walk. [A brief pause.] Beyond worrying about making the right kind of match, is there something else that's got you hesitating? If, [the smile's back in his voice,] I might be so bold as to ask.