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We know: “It’s complicated.” Friends come with benefits, and “benefits” rarely come with commitment. Being single ain’t easy— especially when most of us find our potential baes by swiping right. Even when you do see someone special, it’s easy to get tongue tied. With a belly full o’ butterflies, flushed cheeks and a nervous sweat, falling in love— or lust— is tricky. Luckily, R. Kelly gave Toledoans the perfect pick up line in 1995: “You remind me of a Jeep.” While we definitely don’t suggest walking up to an attractive stranger and whispering, “I wanna ride it,” we know laughter leads to love. Single and ready to mingle? Here’s ten of Toledo’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes— hot off the press.
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Yousef Aliakbar
Legislative Aide to an elected official + Youth Soccer Coach
Where would you go in a time machine? 1969, July 24 to watch the moon landing. I’ve always wanted to be an astronaut.
Lesson learned from your last breakup: That it is okay to keep looking if you are not happy, and that you don’t need to force things.
Shocking fact about you: I turned down the opportunity to play professional soccer in order to do Teach For America, and teach 8th grade Math and Science to disadvantaged students in rough side of Phoenix, AZ.
Your most attractive quality: My ability to almost always be comfortable in social settings.
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Danielle Stamper
Youth Program at Zepf
Advice you live by: My grandma used to tell me, “Do all things with kindness.”
Lesson learned from your last breakup: I give too many second chances.
Shocking fact about you: I was a vegetarian for five years.
Dream vacation: Backpacking through South America.
Will Ellis
Content Creator + MultiMedia Entrepreneur + Journalist/Writer
Where would you go in a time machine? 1920-mid 1930’s, Harlem Renaissance. It was such an expressive period of time for Blacks in America— a time of immense cultural, social, and artistic identity.
What did you dream of being when you grew up? One of the greatest writers of my time.
Lesson learned from your last breakup: To embrace every part of a relationship and your mate, for love is absolutely the most precious and fragile thing we possess.
Shocking fact about you: For most of my childhood I thought Michael Jackson was Jesus.
Alysha Reed
Mental Health Professional
Advice you live by: My mom told me that, “Life is too short to argue over petty things.”
What did you dream of being when you grew up? An FBI spy.
Last book you read: Game of Thrones.
Lesson learned from your last breakup: Sometimes the timing just isn’t right.
Marisa Rubin
Assignment Editor for the Toledo City Paper
Any pets? I have a furball named Elvis. He is part Wookie part Gremlin— and super cuddly.
Where would you go in a time machine? 69 BC: Cleopatra’s birth year… I truly believe I am her reincarnation.
Advice that you live by: You are the answer to someone’s problems.
I can’t live without: SPF 100.
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Megan McCrory
Customer Service Representative for Blue Care Network
If you were a cocktail you’d be called: Crazy Cat Lady.
What did you dream of being when you grew up? A roller-skating waitress (I wish I were kidding).
Lesson learned from your last breakup: No more fixer-uppers— it is not my job to rescue someone from himself.
I can’t live without: The art of storytelling in its various forms.
Dan Kramer
Product Development Engineer at Toledo Molding & Die
Where would you go in a time machine? Back to the 60’s when an occasional neat scotch in the office was acceptable.
What did you dream of being when you grew up?​ A garbage man. This was back in the day when guys would ride on the side of the truck and I thought that looked like a blast.
Shocking fact about you: Occasionally, I enjoy being the little spoon. Don’t be a selfish cuddler. ​
Your most attractive quality: Probably my brains. Most girls love when I explain air induction systems and injection molding.
Jonny Runckel
General Manager — Reset + Spikes Beach Bar
There’s a fire in your house— what do you grab? My beer bong.
What did you dream of being when you grew up? An Olympic diver.
Last book you read: I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell by Tucker Max
Lesson learned from your last breakup: Don’t let her go on spring break alone. LOL.
Kimberly Bork
Leasing Professional— The Residences at Carronade in Perrysburg
Favorite meal at favorite restaurant: I absolutely love Cocina De Carlos— especially their fajita buffet.
If you were a cocktail you’d be called: The Sparkling Unicorn.
Advice you live by: “Make good choices,” it’s a comedic line from Pitch Perfect, but it really is simple enough.
Shocking fact about you: I’m competitive and kind of mean about it.
Joey Hurtsellers
Martial arts instructor
Most memorable song: Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Who doesn’t have a good memory with that song?
What did you dream of being when you grew up? A member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles… wait, what do you mean “grow up?”
Pet peeve: People who leave grocery carts in the parking lot.
Dream vacation: Never ending trip around the world.
Thank you to the Monroe KOA campground.
Mike Bauman you were a huge help in accomplishing everyshot we wanted.
