In Her Own Words
About her
(Photos 2023 and this year)
I've finally retired and am enjoying the opportunities retirements brings though I had enjoyed my job in a large all boys comprehensive school.
I can now travel unrestricted by term time, but tend to go on organised group holidays (not cruises) and have had some great times, but miss travelling with a close partner, and the freedom and spontaneity of independent travel.
I love the outdoors, and walking in particularly - either solo, or for the social experience, and a pub or cafe stop at the end. In addition, I'm challenging long held (minor) prejudices about golf and bridge players, by attempting them myself.
Music is also a large part of my life, and my taste is very varied - Dvorak to Dylan, Bowie to Beethoven etc, I enjoy singing in a local choir and also play the horn, both to a low standard but just about well enough to enjoy them.
If all this sounds a bit boring, it's balanced up with a healthy enjoyment of cinema, from naff stuff with my son to decent art house films, and also catching up on reading material beyond the curriculum I was teaching. I'm also trying to pick up my mother's native language so that I can take full advantage of my newly regained EU citizenship and passport.
I'm still enjoying discovering the possibilities that retirement has to offer, but quite clear that I'd rather spend it actively, and and it would be very much enriched with someone special in my life - I'm naturally part of a pair.
Oh - and I'm a bargain. Included in the deal are four independent kids who are great fun, their delightful spouses, and 5 grandchildren. We enjoy each other's company, but don't live in each other's pockets.
About her ideal match
I'd like to meet someone who is fun, intelligent, compassionate and curious enough to see the future as an adventure to be savoured.
A companion, yet someone to make my heart leap a little.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
68 | |
Star sign: |
Aquarius | |
Height: |
5' 3" (160cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Dark Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
German | |
Religion: |
Ask me later |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 200 miles of postcode district WD3 (Rickmansworth) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
65 - 73 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 0" (152cm) - 6' 7" (201cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Stocky | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
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; Vegan | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Happy; Independent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Charity; Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Self-control |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite colour: |
Red |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; 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: |
Alternative; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Folk; Instrumental; Jazz; New Age; Opera; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Crime; Fiction; Non-fiction |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; Movie Channels |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Documentary; Drama; Independent |
Interests: |
Board games; Music; Singing; The arts; Voluntary work; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Walking |
Cooking: |
I cook rather than starve |
Food: |
Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; German; Greek; Indian; Seafood |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Go with the flow |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got brothers and sisters |
Family contact: |
I rarely see them |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Cat(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Dog(s); Horse(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence; Showing affection in public; Skinny dipping |
Turn-offs: |
Assertiveness; Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Tattoo(s); Thrill seeking |
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 |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
