I am looking for a meaningful relationship, hence why I say I am looking to develop a friendship first so that we both know who we are and still appreciate each other and want to be more. I think I've passed the stage of quickly becoming enamored with someone only to realize there were things about each other that would never make for a great relationship. Looking for someone who is confident in themselves (but not cocky), honest, down to earth, sincere, romantic but not needy. I am a fairly independent person and am told I am intimidating but I'm guarded at first and am not one to waste my affections, so if i am with you it is because I truly want to be with you and do things to make you happy. I want a best friend, that can laugh at my quirks and deal with my little annoyances and vice versa. Not looking for any drama. I want to be with someone that wants to be with me. Isn't that what we all want? :)