In Her Own Words
About her
I am a widow, but without baggage. I am content with my life but miss male company and the positive effect that love and harmony can have on life but, more so, the spontaneity of "do you fancy going/doing ...".
Hopefully, my friends would describe me as loyal, intelligent, intuitive, sensitive, and with a good sense of humour which is not at the expense of other people's feelings. Although mature, I am youthful and optimistic in outlook and attitude, and I strive for a realistic balance. I'm just as happy dressed for that special occasion at, say, the theatre or a restaurant, as I am mucking out the horses or taking the dogs for a muddy walk through the woods. I would be just as content enjoying an intimate dinner for two at Quat'Saisons as I would sitting in the car, on a wind and rain torn quayside, eating fish and chips out of the wrapper.
I love to snuggle up on the sofa with a glass of wine, watching the flames dancing in my inglenook, sharing with friends, but can also be an adrenalin-junky e.g. abseiling for charity. I like most types of music be it jazz, classical, soul, R&B and even some house. I enjoy TV but, preferably, something that stimulates the old grey matter, be it educational, fiction or sport, e.g. QI, Only Connect, NCIS, Criminal Minds, show-jumping and rugby.
About her ideal match
I believe that chemistry is the most important ingredient, but this can take on many guises depending on the level of relationship. Personality rather than looks is my preference, but how one deals with their looks can suggest something about the personality within. Sorry, I'm not too comfortable with OTT flamboyancy.
My 'ideal' man? ... an erudite 65-75 year old, perhaps with the looks of Martin Shaw, speaking like the man in the Drambui adverts - "Les oranges ..." , (if you can't remember them, you are too young! lol), singing like Michael Buble, having private boxes at Hickstead and Twickenham and having the optimistic compassion of Noel Fitzpatrick. ... OK, back in the room! Although I can daydream, I am also a realist so, even if that person did exist maybe they would be just TOO perfect. Anyway, they would, no doubt, be looking for someone other than me or live on the other side of the World! We all have our flaws and I hope there are others out there who would accept mine as I would theirs ... apart from, sorry, no smokers and, definitely, no married men ... and able to tolerate my (very bad) attempts as I practise on my sax (ear plugs can be provided). Life can be short so let's explore and share.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Maidstone, Kent, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
72 | |
Star sign: |
Cancer | |
Height: |
5' 2" (157cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
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 40 miles of postcode district ME17 (Maidstone) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
64 - 75 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 5" (164cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Stocky | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Below Average | ||
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: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English; French; German; Other | ||
Other languages: |
English; French; German; Other | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- 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; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Happy; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Philosophical; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Patience; Self-control; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Depends what's in it |
Hair style: |
Short; It has its moods |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses and contacts |
Body art: |
Pierced ears |
Date activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Attending a sporting event; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Dance / Disco; Electronic Dance Music; Instrumental; Jazz; Latin; New Age; Opera; Pop / Top 40; R&B / Soul; Rap / Hip Hop; Reggae; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally; I read magazines occasionally |
Books: |
Business; Crime; Fantasy; Fiction; History; Mystery; Non-fiction; Sci-Fi; Science / Technology; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Action / Adventure; Cooking / Baking; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Nature/Wildlife; News; Sci-Fi; Sport; Variety shows |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Action; Adult; Black & White / Silent; Documentary; Drama; Horror; Mystery; Romance; Sci-Fi; War |
Interests: |
Board games; Card games; Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Meditation; Music; Painting; Photography; Pottery; Reading; Sculpting; Sewing; The arts |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Athletics; Birdwatching; Bungee jumping; Camping; Canoeing; Chess; Dance; Extreme sports; Field Hockey; Flying / Gliding; Gymnastics; Hang- / Paragliding; Horse Riding; Ice Skating; Martial arts; Motorsport; Polo; Pool; Rugby; Sailing; Scuba diving; Sky diving; Snooker; Snorkeling; Swimming; Tennis; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Doesn't matter; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; German; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Pub Grub; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Pursuing a hobby |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm unlikely to move |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Fish; Other; Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Intelligence; Showing affection in public; Skinny dipping |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Right of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Pursuing a sport or hobby |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Extremely |