About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Reading, Berkshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
60 | |
Star sign: |
Gemini | |
Height: |
5' 8" (173cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Black | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage; Something casual | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
Maybe | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Public sector | |
Income: |
Solvent | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
38 - 50 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 4" (162cm) - 6' 2" (189cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; A few extra pounds; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Blonde; Dark Blonde; Light Brown; Dark Brown; Auburn; Red; Black | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Slightly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian; Kosher | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Administrative / Secretarial; Arts / Music / Writing; Executive / Management; Financial services; Labour / Construction; Legal; Medical / Dental / Veterinary; Political / Government; Retired; Self-employed; Student; Teaching / Education / Training; Science / Engineering / Research; Transportation; Other; Public sector; Media; Consultancy / Design; Home maker; HR / Recruitment; IT / Telecoms; Leisure / Tourism; Retail | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Asian; Indian; Latino/Hispanic; Middle Eastern; White/Caucasian; Other; Mixed | ||
Home language: |
English; Danish; Dutch; Farsi/Persian; Finnish; French; German; Greek; Italian; Norwegian; Polish; Russian; Swedish; Welsh; Other | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
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
In His Own Words
About him
I don't have a photo for two reasons: I am a bit shy, and I manage my on-line exposure carefully. However, I have the usual number of features in the usual places, people flirt with me from time to time and rarely scream, so I am probably OK.
I am bright, honest, ethical and principled and these things matter to me.
I am also easy-going, humourous, supportive and gentle and I love literature, poetry and life. At times passionate, my past includes Science, medical research and Engineering on one hand and community, charitable and counselling things on the other hand, with odd bits in-between. Recently I have been working with the homeless. I also cared for some very unwell people. So if you are looking for a shallow social climber that is not me.
Many likes - music, theatre, art, literature, science, cycling, swimming, interesting conversation, candlelight and beautiful locations... especially if also learning something new. But I am lousy at sports and bored watching them. I love animals and cannot abide cruelty to them. Currently re-discovering some beautiful countryside by bicycle and I am dying to explore ruins on Crete sometime.
For fun - People, gentle parties, dinner parties, travelling, fixing things, helping people, volunteering. I like travel (not tourism), camping, picnics, learning. Happiest in the sun, sea, a water-meadow or the desert: Unhappiest in a city centre in mid-summer. More coast and 70s VW campervan than dinner jacket and pretentious restaurants, although I have done both. Sometimes witty, funny and thoughtful, but sometimes I do and say the daftest things and it is pot luck, really. I once set fire to a menu by trying to read it over a candle, for example. Some nasty motorcycle accidents I should not have survived, went around Africa in a truck and came back with Malaria. Did a professional massage course and then broke my wrist - the usual kind of stuff.
About his ideal match
Calm, warm, loving, caring, sensual, genuine, bright. Spicy and exciting is great, but on a calm foundation. Life is not a sit-com.
Intelligence, honesty and openness are vital. An enquiring mind.
My ideal rolls her sleeves and does things, looks lovely in candlelight and won't collapse if she sees a mouse. She is not a cardboard cut-out from a fashion chain and she doesn't spout tabloid opinions - she has her own, thoughtful ones. She is someone I could talk to about a variety of things, who challenges me, thinks for herself and doesn't pretend to be perfect. Being drop-dead gorgeous would do no harm either, but but it is not top of the list.
What His Friends Say
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More about him
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Rocket Scientist |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
A social butterfly |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Ambitious; Cautious; Confident; Daring; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Mild; Optimistic; Outgoing; Outspoken; Philosophical; Quiet; Realistic; Sensible; Shy; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Charity; Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Mercy; Moderation; Patience; Self-control; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
Shorts & a T-shirt |
Favourite colour: |
Green |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Half full |
Hair style: |
Short; Medium; Straight; Wild; Out of control |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses and contacts |
Body hair: |
Hairy |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Folk; Instrumental; Jazz; New Age; R&B / Soul; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines regularly |
Books: |
Fiction; History; Non-fiction; Sci-Fi; Science / Technology; Self-help |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Action / Adventure; Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News; Sci-Fi; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Documentary; Drama; Independent; Sci-Fi |
Interests: |
Auto repair; Healthy living; Internet; Investing; Meditation; Music; Photography; Politics; Reading; The arts; Voluntary work; Writing books; Writing poetry |
Sport involvement: |
Bored to death |
Sports: |
Backgammon; Camping; Canoeing; Chess; Cycling; Flying / Gliding; Hiking; Horse Riding; Pool; Scuba diving; Shooting; Skiing; Snorkeling; Surf skiing/kayaking; Swimming; Walking |
Cooking: |
I have to cook |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none; Other |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work part-time |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time with the family |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother and 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); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Erotica; Flirting; Intelligence; Long hair; Showing affection in public; Skinny dipping |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
Get promoted |
Religious attendance: |
Doesn't apply |
Dream home: |
On a beach |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Finally writing that novel |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Extremely |