In Her Own Words
About her
No longer looking for "perfection on 2 legs" but maybe for a close approximation of it ?????? Does this apply to you ? Well, in this case we may have something in common - and it could perhaps be the start of "something big". The world is my oyster now and it could be our oyster ......
Internet dating has its pit falls as I have found out already but I am still optimistic Please note that I don't lie about my age like some women or even men, as I recently discovered. But 73 (!!!! can't believe myself that I reached that age) is the new 63, isn't it ? As I am quite healthy and fit (apparently with good genes : my parents died at 97 and 89 respectively) and do enjoy life, I don't intend to remain on my own if I can possibly help it (having been widowed in July 2011 after more than 41 years of marriage).
Maybe I'll even live "dangerously" or age "disgracefully" - might be more interesting, don't you think ?????
Since I consider myself fortunate in many ways, I do my best to help others by doing some charity/voluntary work and contributing to other good causes.
I do enjoy cooking and going out to cozy small restaurants or to pubs, cinema, concerts, antiques fairs etc.
I am fairly easy going and relaxed and have the motto "live and let live". I am very loyal to all my friends and genuinely interested in their lives and problems. However, friends can't replace a loving partner and I still feel young enough to start another relationship with someone special who is prepared to give and take and who sees the good things in life as I do and who could also put up with the trials and tribulations of everyday life !
I adhere to Oscar Wilde's quote : Be yourself, everyone else is already taken !!!
P.S. Profile photo taken in September 2015 in Brussels.
About her ideal match
My close family are living near Tenterden in Kent, in Harrogate, London and Vienne in France. My little redheaded (and temper to go with it) granddaughter and grandson are an absolute joy to me and I see them and the family as often as possible (courtesy of the Eurostar from Brussels to Ashford) since my main residence is in Brussels (Belgium). I babysit at the drop of a hat and get over to Kent quite frequently.
My future partner should hopefully join me whenever he can in my social life in Brussels and be at ease in an international mainly English speaking environment.
Should crossing the channel prove to be too daunting for you, I could come over to the UK quite regularly. In fact I am thinking of renting a furnished apartment for a while in Kent (Rye or Tenterden) in the New Year.
As far as I am concerned, living for a few months in the UK or relocation to England is not totally excluded. It all depends ....!
As I have plenty of time to travel nowadays, my partner should also like going on city trips and maybe explore other countries and enjoy walking, even cycling (!) , cinema, concerts, exhibitions, antiques fairs, i.e. the usual spectrum of social and cultural life.
Common interests would obviously be an advantage but on the other hand I wouldn't mind starting to take an interest in his hobbies.
Main criteria for me is that my partner is kind, gentle, affectionate, reliable, honest, generous and also flexible and not stuck in a rut, i.e. ready for new adventures. Making me laugh or smile as often as possible is most important. I think I can guarantee that I shall do the same for him of course !!!! A "coup de foudre" would be great but on the other hand maybe just getting to know one another slowly might also be a sensible idea.
My favourite quote by Oscar Wilde is : "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." I certainly like to be MYSELF - and if YOU are YOURSELF we would be a good match......
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Ashford (Tenterden), Kent, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
80 | |
Star sign: |
Virgo | |
Height: |
5' 4" (163cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Further education | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; German | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 100 miles of postcode district TN30 (Tenterden) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
68 - 75 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 8" (172cm) - 6' 5" (196cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me; Yes, living with me sometimes | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate; Private school | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English; Danish; Dutch; French; German; Norwegian; Swedish | ||
Other languages: |
French; German | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; 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: |
Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Outgoing; Outspoken; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Patience; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Hair style: |
It has its moods |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Country & Western; Instrumental; Jazz; Pop / Top 40; R&B / Soul; Reggae; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read magazines regularly; I read newspapers occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Best-sellers; Crime; Fiction; History; Non-fiction; Travel |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Music Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Comedy; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama; Romance |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Music; Photography; Reading; The arts; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the sidelines |
Sports: |
Cycling; Dance; Swimming; Table Tennis; Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
French; German; Greek; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Reading a book |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I'm an only child |
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 (Like): |
Bird(s); Cat(s); Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Flirting; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Skinny dipping; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
I'm non-practising |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Curious; Optimistic; Excited |
Honesty: |
Very |
