In His Own Words
About him
Going to be brutally honest and since I've got a free week trail I may as well open the book, so to speak.
Firstly, I'm 45, reasonably educated and good looking. I'm also quite a charmer and have a brain too boot. I was in very good shape until the turn of the year but now carry a few pounds that I'm working on losing.
Sound okay?
The nitty-gritty: a family tragedy of sorts forced me to return to the UK in January 2019 as a single guy with nothing but a laptop and my dog. I rejoined the Royal Navy after a couple of months but it soon became clear that I was suffering from PTSD and depression. The Navy discharged me in July this year and I've got to re-build my life once again.
Why am I here? In short, I'm lonely. I need affection and somebody to care for like any else. I'm not 'out there' dating nor maybe will I ever but...
I'm not a bad person, I hardly drink, swear or raise my voice. I love animals and I worry about the state of the World.
I do suffer from social anxiety and have dark days which inhibit my life to an extent.
Hobbies wise, I love cycling and all sports. I like classic movies, eating nice food and the countryside.
If you're still reading this and would like to chat...
Ben
About his ideal match
I tend to take each person on merit and look for the positives in everyone.
I'm not a judgemental person at all which is odd for somebody who lived in Asia where appearance is everything.
What His Friends Say
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
49 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 11" (180cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Light Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Public sector | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Christian / Catholic |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in Europe | ||
Location: |
Within 100 miles of postcode district PO1 (Portsmouth) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
34 - 55 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
Any | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; Curvaceous; Full figured | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Sophisticated |
Intelligence: |
Rocket Scientist |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Philosophical; Realistic; Sarcastic; Thoughtful |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite clothing: |
Anything, as long as it's black |
Hair style: |
Short |
Eyesight: |
I've got 20/20 vision |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Average |
Body art: |
A tattoo or two |
Date activities: |
Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Opera; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Crime; History |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Cult Classics; Drama; Sci-Fi; War |
Interests: |
Acting; Cooking; Healthy living; Internet; Music; Politics; Reading; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Baseball; Cricket; Cycling; Football (Soccer) |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Fine Dining; French; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Sushi |
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 work at home |
Pastimes of choice: |
Visiting a museum or gallery |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
For the right person, to the moon! |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Cat(s); Fish; Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Intelligence; Long hair; Power; Sarcasm; Wealth |
Turn-offs: |
Skinny dipping |
Work aspirations: |
Get promoted |
Religious attendance: |
Only on religious holidays |
Dream home: |
Castle in Scotland |
Politics: |
Right of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Travelling cross-country in a mobile home |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
