Nate, a 24-year-old journalist, loves his high-riding commute from his Manhattan home. It’d be even better, though, if he had a sweetie sitting next to him.
*Across the pond
It’s a British invasion! Nate is half-British.
*The bass-ics
The coolest thing in Nate’s apartment is his stand-up bass. “Although, I haven’t played it in years,” he confesses.
*Ruff around the edges
Nate says people tell him he resembles Mark Ruffalo. “It’s more a vibe thing than looks,” he says.
*Text factor
While texting is his preferred mode of communication, the weirdest text he ever got was, “I’d love to go on a second date with you, but I’m getting married.”
*Get shorty
“I have a thing for girls with pixie cuts,” says Nate.
*Comedic chops
Nate digs dry sarcasm — “stuff so dry you don’t realize it’s a joke until a few seconds later.”
*Great adventure
Nate’s idea of a great date starts with beer cocktails and ends with “sneaking in somewhere” and “spending the whole night laughing and exploring.”
Nate gets to choose from these three ladies.
Irene, 26
Advertising account executive
She is: chill. “I prefer dive bars over clubs.”
She wants: the opposite of the “Jersey Shore” cast. “No meatheads please!”
On her nightstand: “Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen
Favorite NYC spot: Riverside Park
Turn-on: witty sarcasm
Room raiders: The coolest thing in her apartment is her bike. “It’s gray with pink handles.”
Celebrity crush: Sean Penn
Michelle, 23
Dental student
She is: spontaneous. “I live for adventure.”
She wants: someone calm. “If I’m nervous, I hope he’ll put me at ease.”
Shocker! A couple of summers ago, Michelle biked across America.
Ideal date: a cooking class
Deal-breaker: smoking. “It ruins your teeth!”
Straight up: Her go-to drink at a bar is a gin and tonic.
Celebrity look-alike: Emma Roberts
Lizzie, 23
Merchandise manager
She is: a fashionista. “I’ve spent the last four years studying fashion.”
She wants: a mama’s boy. “I would like to date a guy who has a good relationship with his family.”
TGIF: “Sporting events are always a go for me,” she says about her Friday nights.
Biggest flaw: her messy room
Hidden talent: “I can do a really great Christopher Walken impression.”
Guilty pleasure: Twitter
Celebrity crush: John Mayer
