In Her Own Words
About her
My friends would describe me as creative and somewhere between an introvert and an extravert. Likes: coffee shops, trains, art galleries, walking, quiet country churches, half empty cathedrals and classic films. Dislikes: formal restaurants (for dates*), loud music, love-bombing (it's not real, so just don't bother), WhatsApp and Facebook. My internet get switched off at night and unlike many, I am not 'on' 24/7 and am against Digital ID replacing existing methods.
If my profile floats your boat, drop me a line and we can converse here and then perhaps actually meet.
Foodwise: very occasionally, I will cook something interesting. For fun, I love to sing, play gigs in pleasant places (not ones full of competitive musicians), attend a French conversation group (less frequently, a photography group) and take buses, often chronicling my adventures in a journal. My outlook on life is cautiously optimistic, although I now read between the lines in terms of world events.
Having relocated to the north east of England from the urban fringe of the south, I still can't get my head round the local car culture. Outside of work commuting (usually by car), my preference is to use public transport and to get a little bit of walking in on the journey.
(*I will go to restaurants when out and about. My favourite restaurant locally was 'Lebaneat' and find I Greek & Turkish food OK, but prefer cafes or 'caffs' for day to day stop-offs).
About her ideal match
I am looking for a man with a great deal of genuine warmth, patience and a sense of humour. He would need to be bright. If he likes buses and trains, that would probably make the relationship work. Also academically inclined. I would like someone with whom I could go to events, such as the fireworks or to a gallery (but not someone who spends hours in front of a picture). It would be good if the man was Christian and not threatened by a slightly introspective, thoughtful woman with quiet views of her own. Knowledge of at least one foreign language preferable: someone who has travelled more than been a tourist. A deal breaker would be someone too house-proud with a small-town world view or someone who is too into gadgets and trusts Alexa.
In terms of politics, please note that as I have matured, I have become more (small c) conservative (so do not interpret the 'box-tick' political answer as wholly representative). My roots, and immediate family roots, are in the Labour and social democratic movements. So I believe in good education for all, whilst respecting the Independent sector for upholding standards. And having studied Geography for a long time, my view on climate change is that new weather patterns are more likely to be part of a wider trend than created by industry/deforestation.
Nul points for gentlemen who dismiss my opinions/perspectives in company or in private. I've taught critical thinking, am respectful of others' opinions and expect the courtesy of not being shut down. I want an equal partner & one who respects me as I would respect him. Someone, in other words, whom I would love, with that love being genuinely reciprocated.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
53 | |
Star sign: |
Cancer | |
Height: |
5' 7" (170cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Very Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Other | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
Ask me later | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Ask me later | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
Ask me later | |
Other languages: |
French; Italian; Polish | |
Religion: |
Christian / Catholic |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in Europe | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
45 - 65 | ||
Star sign: |
Taurus; Virgo; Capricorn | ||
Height: |
5' 5" (164cm) - 6' 6" (199cm) | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Any | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never; Trying to Quit | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Education: |
University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
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 her
Sense of humour: |
Dry |
Intelligence: |
Highbrow |
Ruled by: |
Opportunity |
Party behaviour: |
The life of the party |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Funny; Independent; Intelligent; Outspoken; Quiet; Shy; Thoughtful |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Moderation; Patience; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Classic (My tastes echo long-established norms) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; Attending a sporting event; Meeting for coffee; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Folk; Instrumental; Jazz; Muzak; Opera; R&B / Soul; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read newspapers regularly; I read books occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Business; Fiction; History; Non-fiction; Self-help; Travel |
TV habits: |
I prefer listening to the radio |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Motoring; Movie Channels |
Movie frequency: |
Once or twice a month |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Black & White / Silent; Comedy; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama; Independent; Romance |
Interests: |
Acting; Business news; Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Internet; Music; Painting; Photography; Reading; Sewing; Shopping; Singing; The arts; Voluntary work; Writing books; Writing poetry |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the sidelines |
Sports: |
Badminton; Cycling; Dance; Golf; Gymnastics; Tennis; Walking |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
French; Gastro Pub; German; Greek; Indian; Sushi |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a week |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I work part-time |
Pastimes of choice: |
Visiting a museum or gallery |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Take drugs: |
Never |
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): |
Cat(s); Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Bird(s); Exotic pet(s); Fish; Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Erotica; Sarcasm; Skinny dipping; Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
Find new, more meaningful work |
Religious attendance: |
More than once a week |
Dream home: |
House in the suburbs |
Politics: |
Right of centre |
Feelings about using Classic FM Romance: |
Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
