East coast guy living in a west coast world. Unlike a lot of other guys on this site, I'm not going to make any grand proclamations on life. I simply believe that love is about a strong connection, mutual respect, authenticity, and fun. My ideal match is someone who is down-to-earth and likes to laugh and explore. The best advice I ever got: if you want a happy relationship, be with a happy person. Call me a dreamer, but I believe even that is possible in LA ;-)