In His Own Words
About him
This could be embarrassing (although not as embarrassing as the hurried selfie I had to take for my main photo).
I'm fairly sure I'm considered to be honest, safe, reliable, kind and thoughtful by those who know me best. I consider myself to be reasonably bright, well-educated, socially adept and with a good sense of humour if somewhat cynical and stoical at times. I like good food, single malt whiskies, a wide range of music (even Wagner), decent wines and, of course, dogs - Airedale terriers in particular. I love reading, drawing and writing (I exhibit and have been published), gardening and travel (Venice is my favourite city - I've studied there and visit frequently. New York and Cape Cod are my favourite parts of the USA and I like Scandinavia and Andalusia too). Overall, I think I'm pretty much a safe, although far from dull, bet.
About his ideal match
What qualities? Where to start? Well, first and foremost a sense of humour and a tolerance (preferably a love) of animals. Physical appearance is less important to me than an inquisitive and intelligent character; someone kind and empathetic of course with an open mind but who has principles and is not afraid to defend them intellectually.
Someone who shares an interest in music, art and literature would be ideal. Somebody who likes to relax and talk over a good meal and visit places of mutual interest but who is not afraid to be slightly adventurous.
A deal breaker? I've always been a sucker for shoulder-length hair with a fringe (but that's not really important as it's a throwback to when I was about 18 and in love, from afar, with Francoise Hardy, the French singer).
What His Friends Say
Philml hasn't asked any friends to write a recommendation yet.
About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Nuneaton (Nether Whitacre), Warwickshire, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
79 | |
Star sign: |
Gemini | |
Height: |
6' 0" (183cm) | |
Body type: |
A few extra pounds | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
White | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; A long-term relationship; Something casual | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | ||
Location: |
Within 40 miles of postcode district B46 (Birmingham) | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
70 - 78 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 2" (157cm) - 5' 9" (176cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average | ||
Looks: |
Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Most days | ||
Education: |
University / College student; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian; Mixed | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- 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 head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Cautious; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Intelligent; Loyal; Philosophical; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Moderation; Self-control; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Facial hair: |
None |
Body hair: |
Smooth |
Disabilities: |
I have a visual impairment |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Country & Western; Folk; Instrumental; Rock |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally |
Books: |
Fiction; History; Non-fiction; Travel |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News; Sport |
Movie frequency: |
I wait for movies to come out on DVD or online. |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Black & White / Silent; Comedy; Cult Classics; Documentary; Romance; Sci-Fi |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Internet; Music; Painting; Reading; The arts; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Cricket; Football (Soccer); Golf; Rugby; Shooting; Swimming |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Pub Grub; Seafood; Sushi |
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: |
Pursuing a hobby |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got a brother and a sister |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm unlikely to move |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Erotica; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Living in the country |
Feelings about using Rest Less Dating: |
Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Extremely |