In His Own Words
About him
I've been widowed for 18 months, content with my own company, and easily able to fill my days. But life can and should be so much more, and it would be great to meet someone who is on my wavelength for dining out, theatre trips, day trips (NT member), and holidays. I love to travel, but it doesn't appeal in the same way when you're solo.
I consider myself sociable, accepting, and caring, with a generally positive but practical outlook. I try to take each day as it comes and make the most of it. Sometimes that means a very busy day, other times it can mean being positively quiet and still.
I do not play sport, but to do enjoy walking and cycling, although the walking has gone slightly downhill, if you'll pardon the pun, since I lost my dogs (which I do not intend to replace as I am enjoying the freedom). I also enjoy entertaining (hosting dinner parties & BBQs, not clowning!), being with friends, travelling and days out, music (very eclectic - classical, jazz, rock, blues), having cut flowers in the house (especially if they're from the garden), and being able to help others. And most important of all - just having some fun!
My interests include gardening, photography, and cooking. The last is possibly because I also enjoy eating, especially with a glass or two of good wine! I consider that I eat healthily, but that doesn't mean low-fats or low-carbs. It simply means wholesome and well balanced. I have recently taken up singing (I don't sing well, but it's fun, so community chorus rather than serious choir). I'm also tempted to take up watercolours again, but we'll see...
Looking outwards, I am an active member of my church, and faith is central to my life - it dictates who I am, how I behave or react, and how I relate to others. I also help with a local weekly (non-church) lunch club for the 'oldies' in the village. I'm also a good listener, and I'm around for those that need to chat things through or need a shoulder to lean on.
About his ideal match
I don't have any preconceived ideas of my perfect match, and chemistry or spark is more important than anything I might be able to describe here. However, if you are to be the special partner in my life, you must be a Christian, a non-smoker, and free from tattoos. Otherwise, I am very flexible so take all that follows with a good pinch of salt.
Ideally, she would...
Share some of my intersets
Be reasonably active - but not necessarily sporty.
Have a love of nature and the great outdoors.
Have a desire to travel - I'm comfortable, but can't afford world cruises every year!
Be sociable, and enjoy entertaining.
Enjoy conversing, but also happy just to sit and be.
Be accepting of others' foibles - especially mine!
Enjoy simply spending an evening in, with music, nice wine, cudlles and candles - yes, I'm a romantic, too.
Enjoy good food - even if I've cooked it.
Be happy with spontaneity - I'm normally cool and level-headed, but sometimes the impetuous side takes over!
Am I describing you? If you think I may be, then shall we chat further?
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
69 | |
Star sign: |
Ask me later | |
Height: |
5' 9" (175cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Ask me later | |
Hair colour: |
Grey | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
None | |
Religion: |
Christian / Other |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district SG3 (Knebworth) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
64 - 74 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 4" (162cm) - 6' 0" (184cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds | ||
Looks: |
Average | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
No; Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me sometimes | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
Further education | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian; Mixed | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Christian / Orthodox |
- 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: |
Adventurous; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Honesty; Hope; Moderation; Patience; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
Shorts & a T-shirt |
Hair style: |
Short |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Average |
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; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Gospel / Religious; Instrumental; Jazz; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books occasionally |
Books: |
Crime; Fiction; Religious; Travel |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Nature/Wildlife |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Interests: |
Card games; Cooking; Gardening; Music; Painting; Photography; Singing; The arts; Voluntary work; Woodwork |
Sport involvement: |
Bored to death |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; Doesn't matter; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Indian; Italian; Pub Grub; Seafood; Thai |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Socialising with friends |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Cat(s); Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence; Showing affection in public; Thrill seeking |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Religious attendance: |
Once a week |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Feelings about using Classic FM Romance: |
Optimistic; Excited |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
