Diane Melis (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Name: Diane Melis

Age: 26

Occupation: Makeup artist and HR professional

Identify as: Lesbian

What are you looking for in a mate? Someone who is compassionate and sincere. Someone who knows what they want and isn’t afraid to openly communicate that. I want a partner who loves traveling and exploring things outside their norm, but also can spend a night in cooking and binge watching a show from time to time.

Biggest turn-off: Being passive aggressive or a poor communicator are my biggest turn offs. Being direct and honest gets you much further with me.

Biggest turn-on: Smiles often, has a strong sense of self and sense of humor; sarcasm is welcomed and well received.

Hobbies: I like to stay busy with hip-hop and modern dance, writing for a local blog, mini weekend getaways and exploring D.C. with friends.

Describe your ideal first date: Something fun like the Mansion on O Street followed by food and a ride on the Ferris wheel at the National Harbor or walk around the monuments.

Favorite TV show: “How to Get Away with Murder”

Celebrity crush: Rhea Butcher, Sophia Bush and Demi Lovato

One obscure fact about yourself: I have a small stick and poke tattoo that a friend gave me last summer. It’s one of my favorites that I have so far.

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