I think you can tell a lot about a person by their circle of friends. I have a great group of friends that go as far back as when I was 5 years old. Maintaining long-term relationships is very important to me. Looking back over the years my friends and I all took different directions in respect to family and careers, but we have been able to remain close.When it comes in finding a partner, I think it is important that you find someone that you can always be yourself and knowing that you are better person when you are with them.I feel that I am intelligent, professional, educated, and an ambitious person. I enjoy travel, reading, biking, and comedy clubs. I am independent, honest, and have a great sense of humor.I grew up a few hours outside of Chicago, but have been in the area since college. I enjoyed my childhood and all that came along with growing up in a small town.Family is also very important to me. I have a close relationship with my immediate and extended family. My parents have been married for 45 years and someday hope to find the same thing they found in each other.