In Her Own Words
About her
I love the continent, in particular France and Italy. My grandparents were from Florence, Paris and Provence. The food, culture, family values and everyday aesthetics are a strong draw for me. Walking through even a small French town and smelling the coffee and baguettes is something I so enjoy. I have lived overseas in France, Italy, Greece and Australia and spent 6 months backpacking in SE Asia in my 30s with friends.
I enjoy cooking and prefer kitchen suppers with one or a few good friends as opposed to formal dinner parties and generally don't enjoy parties.
I live in London and spend time every summer at a cabin in Devon overlooking 'our' deserted beach on the coastal pathway. It has no running water or electricity and is a wonderful contrast from city life. It touches a simplicity that I relate to, enjoying the peace and tranquility.
Brought up in a relaxed catholic home, I would say I am now more 'spiritual' than religious and am drawn to the mystical side of all religions and try to meditate and practise yoga regularly. I also walk every day with our dog.
I am warm, outgoing, highly dependable and value my family and close friends hugely.
About her ideal match
I'd like to find a man who is dependable, available, warm, fun loving and open to new ideas as I feel this is a reflection of who I am. There needs to be chemistry between us.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Richmond upon Thames (Richmond), Surrey, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
73 | |
Star sign: |
Pisces | |
Height: |
5' 7" (170cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Friends; Let's see what happens; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, living with me sometimes | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Further education | |
Occupation: |
Medical / Dental / Veterinary | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Italian | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district TW9 (Richmond) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
65 - 74 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 10" (177cm) - 6' 8" (204cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
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; Vegetarian; Vegan | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate; Private school | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Latino/Hispanic; White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
French; Italian | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Jewish; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Cautious; Faithful; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Sensible; Stable; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Contemporary (I'm cool, but I don't need labels) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Yellow |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Half full |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Body art: |
Pierced ears |
Date activities: |
A movie; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Dance / Disco; Jazz; Latin; Pop / Top 40; Reggae |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Best-sellers; Fiction; Mystery; Non-fiction; Romance; Science / Technology; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Cooking / Baking; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Nature/Wildlife; Soap operas |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Drama; Mystery; Romance |
Interests: |
Card games; Cooking; Healthy living; Investing; Meditation; Music; Photography; Reading; The arts; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Cycling; Dance; Table Tennis; Tennis; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
French; Gastro Pub; Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time with the family |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Dancing; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Erotica; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
Politics: |
Liberal |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Extremely |