In Her Own Words
About her
I am a bubbly, extrovert, fun-loving, caring, artistic, articulate, humorous, extremely young at heart, financially independent, intelligent woman educated at grammar school and to degree level. I have been widowed almost 4 years, and have no children by choice, but am very busy with outside interests. I am seeking a youthful man aged 40-60, although I have had a boyfriend aged only 30. I enjoy socialising with friends, fashion, studying psychology and nutrition. Music tastes include Soul Funk, U2, Rolling Stones, Simply Red, Prince and Elton John as well as an appreciation of classical music generally. I read non-fiction: psychology, counselling, gardening, self-improvement, fashion, interior design and healthcare. I love live rock concerts, disco-dancing, eating out, visiting the countryside and UK beaches, and clothes shopping for bargains, which helps me relax. I love expressing my individuality and creativity in the way I dress and present myself, and take great care of my appearance. I also work hard at keeping myself looking as youthful as possible without looking like mutton dressed as lamb. I have a degree in Textile Design from Central St Martins in Central London and love experimenting with new looks.
PS: Gentlemen - On 5/11/14 my GP said I looked only 41- 42 years old, even though I was born in 1955. When I put my real age of 59 on top of my profile, men in my desired age range of 40 - 58 obviously rarely included me in their filtered searches. I am seeking a younger man because everyone says I look much younger than I am. In real life young men approach me and I tell them that I am much older than they probably think I am. It never puts them off. They just say I am doing well on it. So I hope you will forgive me for putting an incorrect age on the top of my profile in order to get men in their 40s and early 50s to even see my profile. Thanking you for your kind understanding in this problematic online search issue.
About her ideal match
My ideal match is a polite, caring, unselfish, romantic, attractive, articulate, youthful but mature, modern, clean-shaven man. He must be honest and totally faithful to me in his thoughts, words and actions, and preferably has an affectionate nature, like I have, that is, he would like me to hold his hand or arm in public. He should have a good sense of humour and prefererably thinks outside the box. He should be solvent and treat me with respect and old-fashioned chivalry and manners as I am not a feminist. It obviously almost goes without saying that he must also be a kind, loving, ethical, genuine, reliable and personable man. I believe that the main reason for the vast number of relationship breakdowns today is due to the fact that people are looking for what they can get out of a relationship, and not what they can put into it. I would want to put my man's happiness before my own, and if he put my happiness before his, then we would both be blissfully happy at all times, as we would both be trying to please the other person, which prevents selfishness ruining each other's lives. I am also seeking a man who has, like me, found that the best things in life are free, and cannot be bought at any price. Genuine, caring, unselfish love mutually given between a couple is one of these such unpurchasable things - far more exhilarating and precious than any World Cruise, Ferrari or property portfolio. I am willing to put you first, but are you willing to do likewise for me so that we are both blissfully happy and crazily in love for the rest of our lives?
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Richmond upon Thames (Surrey), Surrey, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
68 | |
Star sign: |
Taurus | |
Height: |
4' 11" (150cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Blue-Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Never | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Consultancy / Design | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
None | |
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
40 - 60 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 6" (167cm) - 6' 1" (186cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average; Large; Stocky | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Blonde; Dark Blonde; Light Brown; Dark Brown; Auburn; Red; Black; Greying | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate; Private school | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Asian; Indian; Latino/Hispanic; Middle Eastern; White/Caucasian; Other; Mixed | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Dry |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
The life of the party |
Personality traits: |
Cautious; Confident; Daring; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Outgoing; Outspoken; Philosophical; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Celibacy; Charity; Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Devotion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Mercy; Moderation; Patience; Self-control; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite clothing: |
A leather biker's jacket |
Hair style: |
Medium; Straight; Well-behaved |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Attending a sporting event; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Classical; Dance / Disco; Gospel / Religious; Jazz; Pop / Top 40; R&B / Soul; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines regularly |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Non-fiction; Religious; Self-help |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch news |
TV programmes: |
Cartoons; Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; Music Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Comedy; Documentary; Romance |
Interests: |
Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Investing; Politics; Reading; Sewing; Shopping; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Aerobics; Birdwatching; Dance; Walking |
Cooking: |
I can't or won't cook |
Food: |
French; Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a week |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I work only a few hours a week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Socialising with friends |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got a sister |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Cat(s); Dog(s); Fish; Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s); Other |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Dancing; Intelligence; Showing affection in public; Power |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Erotica; Flirting; Long hair; Sarcasm; Skinny dipping; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Once a week |
Dream home: |
On a beach |
Politics: |
Conservative |
Retirement plans: |
Sipping margaritas on a beach |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Hopeful; Curious; Excited |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
