In Her Own Words
About her
I am retired now although I enjoy researching and writing and self self published 6 books and a paper in a local history magazine. I used to work in journalism and in education. I spend a lot of time at the local gym and belong to an art class and a museum support group. I also enjoy gardening, socialising, pilates and yoga, reading, films, travel and family life as have a daughter and three grandchildren living nearby. I had a beautiful younger daughter but very sadly lost her nearly 7 years ago. She was very ill for many years so my dating life was very limited while I helped care for her. Now feel that it would be fun to meet some like minded guy. Would be nice to meet kind, intelligent, strong minded and humorous man or maybe just someone with a sense of humour if that's asking too much! I lived in South Africa for a long time but was born in England and have been back for 17 years now and set to stay here forever.
About her ideal match
My ideal match would be a stable, intelligent, lively man with a good sense of humour and a kind heart. Compassion, empathy and an ability to take care of himself also loom large on my list of desirable qualities. Though I like my own company I like to be with people as well. Hate to be crowded though.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
72 | |
Star sign: |
Scorpio | |
Height: |
5' 4" (163cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Above Average | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Blue-Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Most days | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Afrikaans; French | |
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district SG14 (Hertford) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
55 - 72 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 6" (167cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Above Average | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Other | ||
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Cautious; Faithful; Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Mild; Optimistic; Outspoken; Philosophical; Quiet; Realistic; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Devotion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness; Moderation; Self-control; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Half full |
Hair style: |
Short; Straight |
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; 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; Heavy Metal; R&B / Soul; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
Crime; Fiction; History; Travel |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Cult Classics; Drama |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Internet; Music; Painting; Reading; The arts; Writing books; Writing poetry |
Sports: |
Aerobics; Birdwatching; Gymnastics; Hiking; Rugby; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Fine Dining; French; Greek; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Sushi; Thai |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work at home |
Pastimes of choice: |
Reading a book |
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 love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Dog(s); Exotic pet(s); Fish; Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Flirting; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Once a week |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Curious |
Honesty: |
Quite |