MEET MARKET
FORGET Mr. Miyagi. Barry, a 29-year-old health-care sales consultant, is a tae kwon do pro looking for a girl who’s got brains, a great body and a passion for peanut butter.
Sara, 28
merchandising project manager
She is: always up for a surprise. “There is no greater pleasure than being unexpectedly overjoyed!”
She wants: a sporty stud. “He should be into sports and
share my love for going to games.”
Ideal date: a romantic dinner followed by a long walk
though the city
Guilty pleasures: “Gossip Girl” and fried foods
Turn-ons: a sense of humor and a great smile
Turn-offs: piercings, ignorance
Fun times: watching sports on TV or going to games,
eating nice dinners and having drinks with friends
Kate, 31
personal assistant
She is: a girl with goals. “I want to be a Pulitzer Prize-
winning novelist.”
She wants: a guy with a mind of his own. “I’m interested in someone who has opinions.”
Turn-ons: a good sense of humor and nice hands
Turn-offs: skinny jeans, whining
Ex-factor: Kate’s ex would say she’s really honest.
Fun times: listening to public radio, doing crossword puzzles, hanging out at her favorite bar, dancing and people-watching
Favorite NYC spot: Tompkins Square Park
Marina, 31
sales representative
She is: the perfect vacation buddy. “My ex would say I’m a
great travel companion.”
She wants: a firm grip. “Weak handshakes are my pet peeve.”
Fun times: reading, going to movies, traveling and photography
Best asset: her intelligence
Biggest flaw: She can be too independent.
Celebrity look-alike: Minnie Driver
Turn-offs: bad teeth, bad shoes

