In Her Own Words
About her
I'm an up-beat person, definitely a 'glass-half-full' approach to life and find much to appreciate and enjoy. I'm happy with my own company and spent two years recently travelling around the Uk, occasionally meeting up with people I knew but mostly going to new places, exploring and chatting with whoever I happened to meet. And I think life is so much richer when experiences are shared, and miss the physicality of being in a relationship. Whilst I am up-beat, I've experienced several close bereavements and would find it easier to be with someone who knows how sudden reminders can knock you sideways. I'm aware of containing many contrasts - happy in jeans and t shirt and also dressing up for an evening out for example. Not into make-up or pink!
I imagine people would say I am kind, loyal and caring, a good listener and someone who would generally back the underdog
Too many likes to list but a comfy bed has to be on there! Dislikes - spicy food, people who take an hour to say something that could be said in 1 minute, waste, right wing politics, dishonesty - and tick box forms that don't allow me to say, for example, "my hair is brown, grey and partly dyed red".
As you may guess, I love to swim in the sea, and live a short walk from the beach. Rough weather or calm, warm or chill, it stills me and enlivens me. I like cycling as a means of getting places and rarely drive. I used to be in a walking group and have been renovating a flat for the past few months so I suppose DIY should be in the list. Learning and exploring, time with friends. Foraging. And sitting down with a novel at some point most days. Growing vegetables and flowers is something I started at uni and I have only been without a garden while travelling. Best of all at the moment is spending time with my adult children and two grandchildren although we are very spread out so that tends to be in short concentrated spells.
About her ideal match
Kindness goes a long way and is important to me. Also an awareness of environmental matters and a willingness to take responsibility. An ability to look within, an interest in keeping active, healthy and engaged with life, a sense of wonder and appreciation for the privileged lives we are able to lead. For me those qualities would blend together to make a relationship work.
Activities? Being outdoors, walking, swimming, cinema, theatre, volunteering, gardening, cooking and eating. Trying new things together. Curling up on the sofa, lighting a fire, massage.
Deal breaker - repeated breach of trust. We all make mistakes and I'd always give someone a second chance but, for my own well-being and integrity, not more.
What Her Friends Say
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Bournemouth, Dorset, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
66 | |
Star sign: |
Scorpio | |
Height: |
5' 6" (168cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Ask me later | |
Hair colour: |
Other | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage; Something casual | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Never | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
None | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district BH5 (Bournemouth) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
55 - 70 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 6" (167cm) - 6' 2" (189cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Blonde; Dark Blonde; Light Brown; Dark Brown; Auburn; Red; Black; Greying; Grey; White; Bald; Other; Balding | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly 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; Vegan | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Education: |
Further education; University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing; Executive / Management; Financial services; Food / Catering; Labour / Construction; Legal; Medical / Dental / Veterinary; Political / Government; Retired; Self-employed; Teaching / Education / Training; Science / Engineering / Research; Transportation; Agriculture; Public sector; Consultancy / Design; Home maker; HR / Recruitment; IT / Telecoms; Leisure / Tourism; Retail; Health / Social Care | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Atheist; Buddhist / Taoist; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Muslim; 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 heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Daring; Easygoing; Faithful; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Quiet; Sensible; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Contentment; Friendliness; Humour; Kindness; Patience; Tolerance |
Favourite clothing: |
My swimming trunks / bikini |
Hair style: |
Medium; Straight |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
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; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Classical; Country & Western; Folk; Gospel / Religious; Rock; Scottish |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers occasionally |
Books: |
Fiction; Science / Technology; Self-help |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Comedy; Documentary; Drama; Independent; Romance |
Interests: |
Board games; Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Knitting; Music; Photography; Politics; Reading; Sewing; Singing; The arts; Voluntary work; Woodwork |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Cycling; Swimming; Walking |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Greek; Italian; Japanese; Seafood; Sushi |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I'm retired |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours 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 unlikely to move |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Bird(s); Exotic pet(s); Rodent(s); Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Erotica; Intelligence; Showing affection in public; Skinny dipping |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Long hair; Power; Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Dream home: |
On a beach |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Feelings about using Rest Less Dating: |
Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Very |
