In His Own Words
About him
Fit and active and someone who always has a smile. Interested in people showing empathy and genuine concern for others, and a good listener. I enjoy singing with a wonderful choir and listening to a wide range of music particularly classical and jazz . Sport has been a major part of my life playing cricket, rugby and hockey until 'wear and tear' took it's toll and I took to golf and bowling. Now walking has become my main physical activity. Travelling has also played an important part - with trips most recently to India, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Russia and Alaska. I enjoy cooking and good food. After an early retirement from a career in Personnel I spent 15 years as a volunteer working with young people going through difficult times. I am a Humanist believing we have just one life and should make the very best of this whilst being kind and considerate to our fellow human beings. I was lucky enough to spend 48 years in a happy marriage with my late wife. I miss the companionship, sharing and caring which a loving relationship brings and am hopeful that another such relationship is possible.
About his ideal match
A naturally empathic person with strong social values who has a genuine interest in others and is comfortable expressing their own feelings. Active with a love of walking in the countryside both at home and abroad. Someone who has an interest in sporting activities and also enjoys the arts. But also someone who is happy to spend time quietly at home with a good book, listening to music, or watching good TV programmes. It would be great if the person I am seeking shared my love of cooking and good food.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Lymington (milford-on-sea), Hampshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
80 | |
Star sign: |
Scorpio | |
Height: |
5' 7" (170cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 10 miles of postcode district SO41 (Lymington) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
62 - 74 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 0" (152cm) - 5' 7" (171cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Easygoing; Faithful; Happy; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Philosophical; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness; Patience; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite colour: |
Red |
Hair style: |
Well-behaved |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
I have a goatee |
Body hair: |
Light |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Jazz; World |
Reading: |
I read newspapers regularly; I read books occasionally |
Books: |
Crime; Fiction; Travel |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Documentary; Drama; Mystery |
Interests: |
Business news; Cooking; Healthy living; Music; Politics; Singing; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the sidelines |
Sports: |
Athletics; Cricket; Cycling; Football (Soccer); Golf; Hiking; Rowing; Rugby; Snooker; Tennis; Triathlon; Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; Doesn't matter; French; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Thai |
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: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got brothers |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
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) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Flirting; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Power; Sarcasm |
Religious attendance: |
Doesn't apply |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Doing voluntary work |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Extremely |