Sex & Relationships

Upper West Side geologist seeks a down-to-earth guy

Maya, 24

Has a rocky career — literally — so she would like to spend her off-hours with a man who’s a little less rough around the edges.

Game time: Maya says she’s very competitive — even at games like Scrabble.

Stand back: Her biggest pet peeves: close talkers and loud eaters.

Snow bunny: During the winter, Maya prefers to play in the snow on her dates and head somewhere to drink hot chocolate afterward.

Hole in one: What makes Maya a true New Yorker? “My inability to turn down a bagel,” she says.

Taste test : Whomever she dates will need to have a sweet tooth: The geologist has a penchant for baking.

Celebrity crush: Maya has a thing for funny guys, like comedian Andy Samberg.

So fancy: Right now, she’s a big fan of rapper Iggy Azalea.

Matt, 25

Management consultant

He is: A globe-trotter. “I travel the world, but it’s always better to do so with company,” says Matt.

He wants: Someone affectionate — “I like girls who don’t mind a little hand-holding,” he explains.

Crafts man: In his spare time, Matt enjoys making stained glass windows.

Game of choice: Monopoly

Favorite NYC spot: When he isn’t traveling, Matt enjoys spending time in Central Park.

Turn-offs: Smokers and tattoos are not appealing to him.

Just for kicks: The United Kingdom native is into pro soccer and roots for Arsenal.

Jose, 23

Bakery manager

He is: An acquired taste. “Not everyone gets me, but those who do are big fans,” says Jose.

He wants: A woman who’s not too tall: “She has to be shorter than me,” notes Jose, who stands at 5-foot-8.

Celebrity crush: Emma Stone

Work it off: Jose says he goes to the gym so often that he can eat whatever he wants.

Home chef: Cooking big meals for friends is one of his favorite activities.

Favorite snack: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Game on: Jose loves Scrabble.

Matthew, 26

Quantitative developer

He is: The life of the party. “When I’m not at the office working, I’m very social,” says Matthew.

He wants: A girl who uses her head. “A somewhat cerebral job is a must,” he says.

Garden city: The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of his favorite spots in the Big Apple.

Party animal: Matthew likes house parties, dive bars and dance clubs in that order.

Great outdoors: Matthew’s ideal date is either spending time in the mountains or at a beach.

Former Jock: In college, he played rugby.