In His Own Words
About him
Despite being well educated and having travelled extensively, I am down to earth and unpretentious. Being of Italian heritage, am tactile, romantic and passionate (with the right person!), I enjoy good conversation on varying topics, preferably with lots of laughter (and generally avoiding religion and politics..)
I do prefer to stay slim and fit through daily exercise, enjoy the outdoors, countryside, and the sea.
I have been often described as selfless, considerate, empathetic, kind, thoughtful and loyal.
I would like to meet a likeminded, local (ish) - realistically within 20 miles of Oxford - independent, active and solvent lady to enjoy a long term relationship with.
I was in the travel industry most of my life and until 2018 running travel businesses as CEO (small, medium and large) but gave up my career 7 years ago when my son was left fighting for his life after a tragic incident in Italy.
I subsequently dedicated 7 years to managing his recovery and rehabilitation - he still lives with me for a little while longer until I find him suitable accommodation - within the year. Once that happens it’s possible depending on whether or not I’ve met someone and their interests, that I will pick up some former interests and activities again like tennis, sailing, scuba diving, skiing, motorcycle touring.
Although I no longer enjoy it as much as before, I am a little better than average in the kitchen..
Finally I have like a number of others spent a number of years living and working overseas including quite a few years in Italy.
I prefer an early face to face meet and if we are both local it shouldn’t be too hard.
I have been divorced and single for 5 years and was previously widowed.
No endless messages pls. Also, please if I do not answer its because you are probably too far away or despite the on paper match I feel there wouldn’t be a physical connection.
PHOTOS of me - November 2024, Jan 2025.
About his ideal match
YOU
Kind and caring with heaps of integrity, tactile, happy to keep slim/athletic through regular exercise but equally not obsessed, independent, well travelled but happy to enjoy what our home shores, cities and countryside have to offer.
Comfortable enough not to worry financially, and definitely not looking to be kept! You probably have grown up children (but you don't allow them to run your life…!!)
You are also likely to be an animal lover.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
62 | |
Star sign: |
Cancer | |
Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, living with me sometimes | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Private school | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Ask me later | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Italian | |
Religion: |
Christian / Catholic |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district OX2 (Oxford) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
55 - 65 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 0" (152cm) - 5' 7" (171cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Athletic | ||
Looks: |
Very Attractive; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Blue; Blue-Green; Brown; Green; Grey; Hazel | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me; Yes, living with me sometimes | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian; Vegan | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate; Private school | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian; Mixed | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
French; Italian | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Outgoing; Realistic; Sensible; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Faithfulness; Honesty; Kindness |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Hair style: |
Curly |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Hairy chest only |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
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; Classical; Country & Western; Dance / Disco; Heavy Metal; Jazz; Opera; Pop / Top 40; Punk; R&B / Soul; Rap / Hip Hop; Reggae; Rock |
Reading: |
I read newspapers occasionally |
TV habits: |
I watch television most days |
TV programmes: |
Action / Adventure; Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Motoring; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News; Soap operas; Sport; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Sports: |
Athletics; Body building; Camping; Cycling; Football (Soccer); Gymnastics; Hiking; Motorsport; Rowing; Sailing; Scuba diving; Skiing; Snorkeling; Swimming; Table Tennis; Tennis; Walking; Water skiing; Weight training |
Food: |
French; Gastro Pub; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Sushi |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Horse(s) |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Honesty: |
Extremely |