Date men from United States / California / El Centro, 25 year old

Date a soulmate from California, United States. At first meeting, your first impression of me might be that I'm serious and even a little shy. While that's somewhat true, I actually consider myself to be very approachable because I can talk to just about anyone. My closest friends have long considered me to be the "leader of the pack," and would describe me as fun, witty, having a dash of sarcastic humor, and generally just a nice guy. My family and friends will also tell you I'm self-aware and care about how I treat other people. Communication is a huge deal to me. I think it's probably the most important aspect of any healthy relationship. That being said, I need someone I can talk with; someone who is down to earth, who can be comfortable telling me her thoughts and feelings, and who I feel generally comfortable with talking about any topic. I can be really silly/funny about things, but I also love a good intelligent conversation. I really open up to people who bring a lot to the intellectual table because I love to learn and to have a good understanding of the world around me. Unfortunately, I just don't do too well with small talk. I do everything in my power to avoid "drama," and want someone who is the same way. I keep things in my life in a simple and realistic perspective, but do my best to keep things fun. I like to go out, be social, shop, etc, but I don't shy away from a stay-at-home weekend being lazy and relaxed. I'm looking for someone who appreciates the little things in life, and doesn't necessarily need their life to always be a giant party. I'm not a high maintenance sort of person and don't need extravagance to be happy. I have very specific goals for myself and know exactly what I want out of life. I'm hoping I'll find someone who can compliment my quirks, because hey, I have a few of them. Who doesn't? ;) I think mutual respect and understanding of differences actually make a stronger bond. If you're a no-games, career/goal oriented, and an overall genuine person, I think we would click.