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Encounters Dating profiles from County Durham

Ally1

52 - Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England

I’m a straightforward, honest person who tells it like it is and actually shows up when I say I will. I love...

MikeJ3376

60 - Consett, County Durham, England

Easy-going, erudite (or so I'm told!), currently working on how to be not working. Often seen wearing a baseball...

Jules49

49 - Darlington, County Durham, England

I am kind and considerate, great company, just as at home in wellies enjoying the Countryside as I am in heels.

Bigkev2262

64 - Durham, County Durham, England

I’m 63 divorced starting to love life again I like my gardening swimming watching Netflix going outdoors Like...

Sjd

80 - Darlington, County Durham, England

I enjoy talking to people and like having a laugh. I enjoy watching sports including Tennis, Ten-pin bowling,...

Loujp16

54 - Consett, County Durham, England

Because I will never be predictable and we are all still learning and life is short. I have a lot to offer but...

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Paul, 21 May 2026

The profile process is great, and very thorough, and being specific about what you're looking for makes it easy to see who's a match for you. We had a 90% match rate, and once we started talking it was clear that we were destined to be together, and this platform gave us the nudge we both needed. I can't thank you enough, I can honestly say that I have never been happier.

Carol, 07 September 2025

We became "an item" in April and haven't looked back since in 8 months. She had met up with a few people from your site and was on the point of giving up when she had a last chance with me. We had a wonderful holiday together in August - we were looking forward to it so much but it far exceeded our best hopes! Since then I've met her family and many of her friends and got on so well with them. We're due to spend Christmas and New Year together and if all goes well one of us won't be going home as it were.

John, 05 December 2025

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