This Native New Yorker has been in the Washington, DC metro area for over 30 years. I will forever consider myself a New Yorker. You know the saying "you can take the lady out of the city but can't take the city out of the lady"? That applies to me. I am, however, proud of my life here in Maryland!! I love to laugh and have fun. I believe myself to be a child at heart and attribute my youthful appearance and exuberance to that quality. Don't get it twisted - when I need to be serious I am. For the most part, I am easy going, happy go lucky and fun loving. Life is way too short to be up tight and serious all the time. I expect the man I date to be considerate, unselfish, honest, communicative, passionate, trustworthy, supportive, concerned and in possession of gentlemanly qualities. The lack of these attributes will quickly get you kicked to the curb!! The same things I ask for are the same things I'll give in return. PLEASE HAVE A PHOTO POSTED!! You have an unfair advantage knowing what I look like when I'm not able to see what you look like. Just a common courtesy thing for me. Not into games, phonies or players. I'm looking for something real. Can you handle that?? If so, I look forward to hearing from you. If not, keep on moving ;-) I won't be angry, trust me.