Hello everyone. How are you doing? I hope you're doing extremely well. I'm 100% openly gay and I'm proud with who I am (I'm NOT straight and I'm definitely NOT bisexual at all. So ladies, please don't argue with me, and DON'T stop at my page saying, "Man if you were straight, I'd be all over you" or "Why do all of the good guys have to be gay?" Please respect me as I will respect you). I possess a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Paralegal Studies, and currently, I work in one of Chicago's top-ranked law firms as a Legal Assistant. I support 5 attorneys who specialize in all areas of law, including social security, workers compensation, criminal, family/divorce, personal injury, real estate, malpractice & bankruptcy. Most people ask me what it's like working in a law firm and it's very stressful when setting up court cases and researching cases and state laws at the law library (sometimes I even work double shifts to get the job done), but I love my job very much and I'm so blessed to work with 5 of the most intelligent, knowledgeable, friendly and and outgoing attorneys. There are 4 types of men I would never date or become involved in a relationship with (but will remain friends with them though): 1. Married men 2. Bisexual men 3. Thugs 4. Gangbangers This is going to hurt me when I state this (and I know that I'm going to receive a lot of heated and upsetting comments from other people), but when it comes to men (gay, bisexual, married) who are living on the downlow, I wouldn't tell anyone about their personal business to other people, but at the same time, I don't respect any gay/bisexual man who lives on the DL and lives a lie, because only a real man would not be ashamed of who he is, and this is the type of man I want in my life (and no, NOT a bisexual/married man either). I already know that everyone has various reasons for being on the DL, so they don't even have to explain it to me, because I've heard it all, but I'm a strong and powerful individual who believes in living an open and free life, and this is the type of person I am (I'm no better than anyone else though, but I know myself very well). Gay/bisexual men who are on the downlow get into relationships and end up making it extremely difficult for open gay/bi men to be themselves. My best features are my eyes, spirit, upbringing and friendly personality. In addition, I'm very bold, blunt, direct, upfront, forward, outspoken, I keep it real and I tell it like it is. I know myself very well, and if you don't like who I am, get out of my face and move on. I don't have any room in my life for haters. I love all kinds of music including techno,trance (my all-time favorite),house,italo disco,R&B,rock/pop,alternative and indie (I'm not much of a rap music person at all). I haven't been in any relationship for 2 years since the passing of my ex-boyfriend (there's a photo of him on my photos section as well). He was the love of my life and I was so blessed to have such a beautiful, wonderful, loving and caring man who loved me for who I am. On Christmas Day of 2006, I lost him to a life-threatening disease called spinal meningitis. I had a difficult time accepting his death and it was the very first holiday I've spent the holidays without him, but my family was home for the holidays and my dad said, "I know it's so difficult for you to accept his untimely passing, but Steve would want you to be happy and in love again. You have to move on." My mom said, "Your father's right. You can't hold onto him forever. He's home with God now and you have to move on and be happy again." They're right. I realize that everything happens for a reason, and I've finally accepted his death and moved on. My parents, relatives and my friends (gay, straight, bi) have given me so much love, support and encouragement. I always return the love, support and encouragement to them. I was brought up in a Christian household and I worship & serve my God just like everyone else because God is the head of my life (my father is also a minister of his church here in Chicago, but my lifestyle has nothing to do with him or my mother at all, so don't even think negative if you're going to tell me, "What? You're the son of a preacher and you're gay? Your father will hate you tremendously.") I'm also a part-time model, so I don't model that much. I'm NOT into people who don't speak English, thugs (including thug-wannabes), gangbangers, married men, bisexual men, PnP (an acronym for Party n Play, which means to abuse drugs, then have sex), drugs, excessive smoking, excessive smoking, foot fetish, barebacking, leather, sex involving food (a huge turn-off for me!), role play, bondage, CBTT (Cock, Ball & Tit Torture), flogging, domination, corporal punishments, boots, cigars, S&M, spanking, toys/dildos, poppers, friends with benefits, role-playing, crossdressing, cum-eating, watersports (another word for piss play), fisting, excessive drinking, excessive smoking, orgies, threesomes, booty calls, one-night stands, casual encounters, meaningless sex, sexual relationships. I have nothing against people who are into these because it turns them on, but they're not me and will never be me at all. What I also HATE so much is "small talk." In other words, people who say "Hi" or "What's up?" and just leave it at that. If I'm cheated on the 1st time, I will NOT give 2nd chances because he's bound to cheat on me again. This is also how relationships are put to the test - to see if a person can remain devoted and committed to the one he/she loves. I'll forgive the person for cheating on me, but I will NOT allow him in my life ever again. People who cheat on their loved ones doesn't know what the words committment & devotion means. I'm going to be blunt and bold when I say this - I'm NOT accepting anymore profiles with empty details and no face pics, so don't even bother asking me to add you if you don't have these on your profile, because I will say "DENIED!!!" After receiving a lot of feedback from my friends, they all make valid points about not accepting profiles that are empty and have no face pics at all, and I don't blame them. Pics of body physique are okay, but I also want to see face pics too. And PLEASE read my profile before you respond to me, thoroughly, and please DON'T skim through it so fast, and if there are any questions that are not covered on my profile, then you ask me. If you want to get in touch with me. here are my e-mail addresses: 1. edwinwilliams2005@hotmail.com 2. edwinwilliams2005@gmail.com 3. edwinwilliams2008@yahoo.com 4. edwin.williams@inbox.com I provided all 4 of my e-mail addresses in case one of them does not accept incoming messages. When contacting me, please let me know you're from the BlackPlanet website (and please, don't contact me saying "What's up" or "Hey there" and just leave it at that, and DON'T contact me expecting sex or quick hookups, because that will never in a million years). Thank you all so much for your time and I look forward to establishing beautiful friendships with all of you. Take excellent care and don't work too hard (lol). With hugs, friendship, encouragement and support always, Edwin Williams - Chicago, IL