Sex & Relationships

MEET MARKET

Jared is a double threat: He’s got the ability to make you laugh and make you dinner. It’s fine food and company at its best.

Deepa, 22

production coordinator

Describe yourself: I’m energetic and outgoing. I love music, dancing and obsess over hip-hop culture. I’m always out and about checking out new artists from New York.

Best asset? My ability to make a joke out of anything. I tend not to take things too seriously, and laughter is my best virtue.

What’s attractive? When I can make a guy genuinely smile.

What do people find most surprising about you? As my friends say, “Small but mighty!”

Deal-breakers? Culture-phobes. If he’s afraid to explore outside his norms, then he’s not for me.

Marie, 24

student

Your idea of fun? My idea of fun is very versatile. I can enjoy a nice picnic in the park, a night of drinking and dancing, a new and culturally exciting dining experience, or just about anything this city has to offer.

People’s first impression of you? People tell me that I have a good-hearted vibe; that I’m very approachable, quite warm and always smiling.

What’s attractive? Being a good conversationalist is sexy, eyes that twinkle with passion, fashion that’s not dictated by the masses, and a good sense of self and a sensual aura.

Anything else? I love to clean and cook, so in that respect I’m very domesticated. But on the flip side, I love my power tools and DIY projects. Plus, I love to travel and will do almost anything once.

Michelle, 25

graduate student

Your idea of fun? Spontaneity, museums.

People’s first impressions of you? They are usually positive because I’m a positive person. What’s attractive? Height, a good body. Guys who dress well and smell good. If you aren’t the best-looking guy and you’re taller than I am, intelligence is a good substitute.

Pet peeve? Poor grammar.

Ideal date? If the person is attractive, it’s a fun date!

Guilty pleasure? Interior decorating. I just can’t stop myself.

Fill in: Role playing is sexy, but hot wax is just sadistic.

What would your ex say about you? That I am a great person who has the ability to love and be loved.

What would your mom say about you? I take the Fifth.