hi! I'm trying online dating at the strong recommendation from friends who know of a lot of success stories. I'm a physician--specifically, a psychiatry resident--and have found that my training over the past few years has left me little time for dating and meeting people. My idealistic goal is to meet someone that shares my values, sense of humor, and desire to have a family. I love my career, and although I have a serious job I feel like I try not to take myself too seriously. In my free time, which I don't have a whole lot of, I like to spend time with my 2 dogs, go hiking, surfing, and spend time with friends.

I think an ideal first date with a stranger on the internet would involve something low key, such as getting coffee or frozen yogurt in a comfy, quiet place where we could chat and get to know each other.