`LL: What’s your biggest turn on?
JP: I know its sounds cliché, but definitely self-confidence, also a little bit of geekiness or goofiness, not someone who is totally into themselves. Also, someone who likes to lead a healthy lifestyle and is into fitness.
`LL: What’s a total turn off?
JP: A man who is intimidated by a woman who is looking for equality in a relationship. For so long we’ve grown up in old-fashioned households where the father is the bread-winner and the mother stays home.
‘LL: What’s your ideal first date?
JP: I love to eat, so a place where we can get good food. It doesn’t have to be super-fancy as long as the food is good and we eat well. I am a major burger girl. Also, I love live music, but don’t necessarily want to be tied down to one place. Since I was young I’ve been an R&B girl, but I do enjoy my Latin music (e.g., salsa and Marc Anthony). So if we hit a few places in one night that’s fun too.
`LL: What’s your favorite thing about Latino men? Least favorite?
JP: My favorite thing about Latino men is that they are very family oriented. They really understand that family comes first and will probably come from a very tight knit home. I really appreciate that because that’s how I am. One of my least favorite things is their need to feel dominant in a relationship, and perhaps being a little too popular with the ladies.
`LL: What’s your definition of a`LLERO?
JP: Aside from the standard gentlemen stuff such as opening doors, I think a caballero in is a man who supports his woman. Someone who’s able to feel proud of and support his woman through any accomplishments or difficulties — encouraging her to grow and not feel intimidated by that. I think that’s a twist to common definition of what a caballero is.
‘LL: Five years from now where do you see yourself.
JP: I’d like to have my own business. I plan events for a living so I would be inclined to do that, but I’m still giving it some thought. But definitely owning something would be great.