Sexy, Smart and Single

Dr. Kurtis Biggs, 36
JOINT IMPLANT SURGEON
Comes from: Canton, Ohio
He defines himself as: Fun, lighthearted and compassionate
He’s looking for: A woman with self-confidence and a sense of humor.
And it helps if she’s: Driven
… and likes kids: He has four, ages four through 11.
Ideal first date: “Sitting on the beach in Captiva during the sunset, enjoying great conversation.”
Let’s talk about: Family and friends. “You can tell who they are without having to pry.”
When she makes the first move: “It’s refreshing because she’s willing to act on her
feelings.”
Longtime guy friend says: “He definitely wants a companion. When he gets that person, he’ll treat her right.”
Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers. “Sometimes you just need a break, and I like
to laugh.”
Burning up his iPod: It Won’t Be Soon Before Long by Maroon 5
Desire to settle down: 9 out of 10. “It’s who I am. I’m not a nomad.”
Dating here: “People are very friendly and open.”
What women should know about men: “We’re not as bad as you think, but sometimes we speak before we think.”
But he’ll never understand: Double standards. “What’s good for them [women] is not good for you.”
Our take: We like an enthusiastic guy with a quick, killer smile—a great combination.

Mike Myers, 52
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PASSARELLA & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING ECOLOGISTS
Comes from: Detroit, Mich.
He defines himself as: Hardworking, laid-back and shy
He’s attracted to: Athletic, independent women
Let’s talk about: Family, friends and ambitions
You’ve clicked when: “There’s that ‘wow’ factor.”
He’s into: Weight training, sport shooting and butterfly gardening
Favorite movie: “Hitch, because love wins out in
the end.”
He listens to: Country western music
He’d like to explore: Australia, “for its very unique wildlife.”
Dating here: “At this age, it’s rather quiet and low key.”
Dating deal breaker: If she’s rude or bossy.
Desire to settle down: 7 out of 10
He’d be a good boyfriend because: “I’m not a player by any stretch of the imagination.”
Women need to know: “[Men] are not the same as women in our approach to situations. For men, there’s a lot more ego.”
He’ll never understand: “A woman’s need for more than two or three pairs of shoes.”
Our take: It would be a shame to let him end up a lifelong bachelor, wouldn’t it, ladies?

Mark Luth, 37
MORTGAGE BANKER, JPMORGAN CHASE; RESTAURANT CO-OWNER
Comes from: Naples
He defines himself as: Spontaneous, well-directed and passionate
He first notices: Her smile and kindness
You’ve clicked: “When we laugh until we cry.”
Relationship know-how: “The most successful relationships unfold naturally.”
Longtime guy friend says: “Mark definitely needs someone who can match wits with him and stimulate his intelligence. Not someone who sits back and lets him do all the talking.”
When she makes the first move: “It can be refreshing
at times.”
Last read: Over the Top by Zig Ziglar
Burning up his iPod: Smashing Pumpkins
Favorite travel spots: Las Vegas and New York
Latest project: He is a partner in the new Toro restaurant in Bell Tower Shops.
His mantra: “We all have to be able to deliver something unique to society.”
Desire to settle down: 5 out of 10
Dating deal breaker: “If I’m meeting someone somewhere, I don’t like to be kept waiting.”
Women need to know: “If you’re pushing to find out where this relationship is going, it’s a sign of insecurity. Act confident, let if flow, and see where it goes.”
Our take: He’s refreshingly old-fashioned and looking to make the most of his life. That’s pretty hot.

Jonathan Polk, 28
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, EXACTA LAND SURVEYORS
Comes from: Morristown, N.J.
He defines himself as: Understanding, caring and charismatic
His type of woman: “I find all looks attractive.”
He’s into you if: “We’ve laughed about something, and I’m thinking about you after the fact.”
Fun first date: Sushi dinner with a group of friends
He wants to know: Who you are, not what you are. “How successful you are shouldn’t come into play.”
Favorite movie: The Count of Monte Cristo
Burning up his iPod: Rap artists like 50 Cent and Mike Jones
Favorite cause: Ronald McDonald House
Catch phrase: “Not a big deal.”
Longtime guy friend says: “If I see a girl I want to talk to and she’s with friends, I say to her friends, ‘Meet my friend, Jonathan.’ It works every time.”
Dating here: “It’s good. But it’s a small town, and there’s a lot of talk.”
He’s a good boyfriend because: “I know how to treat a woman. My mother taught me well.”
Desire to settle down: 5 out of 10
Dating deal breaker: “If Mom doesn’t like you, you’re done.”
Women need to know: “We need our guy time, but that doesn’t mean we’re being bad.”
He’ll never understand: “What’s the fight about?”
Our take: His old-school charm makes him even more crush-worthy than his good looks.