In a relationship, I am probably going to be one of the most romantic guys you'll ever meet. But, let's face it, would you rather a guy tell you how beautiful you are every 5 minutes, or someone who tickles your intellect with playful sarcasm and shows you how much he cares about you through action? And, when I do look you straight in the eye and tell you that you look beautiful, you'll know if comes from my heart ( and not my pants ).
That being said, here are some things that you may find to be attractive qualities about me:

* I will never tell you to leave me alone because the game is on, or ask you to get me a beer while you're up (because I don't watch sport nor drink)
* I give gifts that have meaning behind them
* I think physical affection outside the bedroom is critical (holding hands, kissing, etc)
* I have no problem waiting for you to get ready, because I know you'll look hot
* I think men should open doors and carry the bags (minus the handbag)
* I don't mind shopping with you (as long as I get to check you out in every outfit)
* I believe it is critical for sex to be mutually satisfying
* I can cook (but reserve the right to frisk you at will, when you do)
* I love to dance (and been told I'm not too bad it)
* I've never smoke, drank, or done a single drug in my life.
* I have never slept with a 'professional'

All that being said, the pragmatic in me says online dating isn't the only way to find that special someone, so let's narrow things a bit:
* I love to kiss, and smoking is a very big turn off
* you are not just here to chat
* in your profile where it says where you live, it actually _is_ where you live.
* Assuming I make the same effort to come see you, you are in no way shy about being in manhattan regularly.
* you think the following are pretty silly: The phrase, if you don't drink, how do you have fun? when someone says they don't smoke or do drugs, but they smoke pot sometimes
* your main reason for writing or not writing is not because of the month/day we were born respectively
* sex will happen when the time is right, but, when it does, you have no hang ups or shyness about it. And, in a relationship you see it happening every time you see each other, and yes that means daily (if not more) if that is how often you see each other.
* if you ask yourself, am I happy person? the answer is emphatically yes.
* if you ask yourself, what's the most romantic / thoughtful thing I have done for a guy, you don't draw a blank.

The serious stuff:
* I think lying and cheating are absolutely unacceptable. The truth may sting in the short term, but it saves a great deal of grief for everyone in the end.
* I believe all people should be respected, regardless of race, religion, or creed (scientologists.... well...)
* I believe you should act with the same morals and values that you would expect from someone you may bring into this world.
* I believe beyond all the material things you could ever have, the only thing left is to give back. Whether it's teaching or helping a child (including your own), or helping someone less fortunate, ultimately it's worth much more than all that stuff you can't take with you.

Things that will impress me:
* Your pure unadulterated feminine energy. I've realized this is what really differentiated how I felt in all of my past relationships. I really don't need 'one of the guys', but someone who loves being female.
* Anything from above that may apply
* You're a planner. When I need to be in charge, I am a good planner, but I love taking a back seat and going for the ride. When my lady makes a plan, it doesn't matter what or where. All that matters is that I am with her.
* Dedication of your time or resources to 'giving back'
* Any piercings / tattoos you may have

6 Things that enhance my life
Let's face it, fundamentally you can do without a lot of things in life, but here are six that enhance mine.
1) food! I live to eat, rather than eat to live. The more authentic the better. I'd much prefer to eat where the locals eat, rather than the all inclusive 5 star resort food. I also try to keep it healthy, but I have a veracious sweet tooth sometimes
2) music, rhythm, and the way it universally moves and brings together people from every walk of life.
3) passion, in everything you do, and in appreciating how it comes though in what others do. There's a major difference between the mechanics of doing something, and truly doing it with passion, including the bedroom ;-)
4) beaches, I love water and I love sunshine, throw in some authentic food, and I am in heaven.
5) iphone + google maps + compass (usually helps with #1),
I smile every time I need to find something or get directions, but I definitely prefer to walk it the majority of the time
6) Anything unmotorized that can enhance the speed at which my body moves, like a bicycle, inline skates, a surfboard, etc.

I know the essential 'chemistry' is the most important part. And, I know that things like the way you carry yourself, your voice, your scent, and your energy can really only be felt face to face. If I were entirely a romantic, I wouldn't be on here, but the pragmatist in me says, let's figure out a plan for helping fate along:
1) Start with a phone call. Personally, I prefer text, but I realize I probably could have saved a lot of time in the past, by just talking on the phone a bit before hand.
2) Meet up for something short and sweet first. It may be a walk somewhere, some hot cocoa on a winter's day, or red mango on a hot one, but you'll have the chemistry question answered in about 5 minutes, if there's a click, we'll have plenty of time, because we so smartly spent less time with the people we didn't click with.

Personality types I adore: Che'Nelle, Nicole Scherzinger, Emmanuelle Chriqui (Zohan), Monica Belluci (Marlena), Virginie LeDoyen (Jeanne and the Perfect Guy), Jessica Alba (Good Luck Chuck), Gabrielle Union (Cradle 2 the Grave), Shu Qi (Transporter), Angelina Jolie(in anything)

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