There are many different ways to look at relationships, but for me, finding a best friend, the one person I share everything with, is the most important. Some people focus more on the romantic image of a soul mate to last the span of time, but I probably prefer the reality of making the most of every moment of every day. And who better to live those moments with than someone who’s true blue through and through?

The ideal match for me is probably someone who can anticipate the next word out of my mouth and who laughs at the punch line before I even tell it. Chances are it’s important to me that they’d expand my circle of friends, introduce me to new places, faces, and experiences, too. Whether this relationship is here for the short- or the long- term, I am a take-it-as-it-comes kind of person, with few expectations or fairytales to live up to. I’d take my constant companion and trusted secret-keeper over a fairy princess or Prince Charming, any day. Whether I realize it or not, there’s someone out there who feels the same way about me. Like me, that someone is looking for the one person to be their best friend — both in the bedroom and out.

"Cute, fun, and sweet, you’re Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Aniston, and Meg Ryan all rolled up into one — the perfect Girl Next Door."

Naturally pretty, unpretentious, and generous, I demand my share of respect, but I am not particularly high-maintenance. What’s my ideal date? Probably a Blockbuster night — I don’t mind skipping an evening on the town if it means getting some old-fashioned snuggling on the sofa. Careful yet spontaneous, I am a little bit of the Guy’s Girl, a smidge of Sorority Sister (the nice kind), and just a hint of the Hippie Chick. But I’ve got an appeal that’s all my own, which is why the guys can’t stay away. People are attracted to my strong values and traditional ways. My winning smile, bright eyes, and loving nature will make anyone want to hold on tight and never let go.

My “me” time is sacred. And who can blame me? With all the different directions I’ve pulled in each day, I could all use a little time by myself to refuel the old battery. That’s why the bedroom is a great haven for me. Surrounded by the things that comfort me most — whether down pillows, soft blankets, or my favorite knickknacks. The boudoir is a place I can take time to relax, think, and just be me.

It’s where I can tuck myself into my favorite chair and write in my journal or climb into bed, pull the covers up, and take an undisturbed catnap. Even as kids, our bedrooms were places that were definitively ours, and that’s never changed. A heavenly mixture of coziness and solitude, I’ll find no better sanctuary than my very own bedroom.