In Her Own Words
About her
So, I have the 'been there, done that' CV. What else then?
Scenario 1
A pod of dolphins were playing around and under the bow of our yacht. The Mediterranean sun sparkled on a flat sea.
' We'll never be as good as this again, ' he said.
She nodded and gazed out beyond the billowing sail, as if seeking to fortune-tell the future.
Scenario 2
There are times when a hug can help - to express the simple joy of seeing a loved one after too long, on a grey drizzly day or when bad news arrives unexpectedly. Sadly, sometimes a hug is not available when we need one. For some people, that's where a dog or a cat comes in. For me, that's where comfort food finds a home. Like fish pie, for instance.
It reminds me of icy days whan I was growing up in London. My father would bundle me up and take me out to the local ponds to see if the ice was thick enough to stand on. It never was. But those were days when a coal fire welcome, and the smell of a pie baking in the oven, warmed my heart and my hands when we returned home.
Fact or fiction? You decide.
Occasional fish pie and warm hugs available for the right person. Maybe dolphins too. Dogs are fun but I'm allergic to cats. Elephants are a recent passion. My all time favourite comfort food is dark chocolate.
Some of the standard stuff:
Lifelong interests include literature and the arts, walking, swimming, singing (lots of singing), travel, friends and family. I have 2 adult sons and 2 grand children.
For a long time, I worked at a think tank, then as a consultant, on education and health policy and research. I've been a lecturer, a health educator and a freelance journalist.
Since Covid, I spend a few months in France each summer.
I'm probably going to move further out of London in the next 18 months.
I enjoy discovering hidden corners of London or pretty much anywhere. I like anything with coconut and/or fresh lime juice, sitting round burning coals in the garden on a summer's evening with a glass of wine, or any film/play with Juliette Binoche.
I scribble a bit too.
About her ideal match
Someone who's happy in their own skin, confident enough from having had a successful career, but still with more to see and do in the next stage of life.
Mutual support is important to me.
Some common interests are always a good starting point, but I'm interested in learning about a potential new partner's interests too, and might enjoy exploring a new activity or writer or place. Someone who is involved in some form of creative endeavour would be more likely to hit it off with me.
A sense of humour is essential.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Ealing (North Ealing), London, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
70 | |
Star sign: |
Sagittarius | |
Height: |
5' 2" (157cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
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: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | ||
Location: |
Within 60 miles of postcode district UB5 (Northolt) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
65 - 70 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 6" (167cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Slightly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me sometimes | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing; Executive / Management; Legal; Medical / Dental / Veterinary; Political / Government; Teaching / Education / Training; Science / Engineering / Research; Public sector; Media | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
French | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Dry |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Ambitious; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Philosophical; Realistic; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
Shorts & a T-shirt |
Favourite colour: |
Yellow |
Hair style: |
Short |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Folk; Gospel / Religious; Jazz; Opera; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines regularly |
Books: |
Fiction; Non-fiction; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch news |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Comedy; Documentary; Drama; Independent |
Interests: |
Business news; Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Investing; Meditation; Music; Photography; Politics; Reading; Singing; The arts; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Bodyboarding; Camping; Cycling; Dance; Hiking; Ice Skating; Sailing; Skiing; Snorkeling; Stand Up Paddleboarding; Swimming; Tennis; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; French; Gastro Pub; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Sushi |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Lactose-free |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work at home |
Pastimes of choice: |
Reading a book |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I'm an only child |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Cat(s); Exotic pet(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Dancing; Intelligence; Skinny dipping |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Erotica; Flirting; Power; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Finally writing that novel |
Feelings about using Classic FM Romance: |
Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Very |