In Her Own Words
About her
I've been on my own since 2019 and I love the freedom that gives me ... but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like a close male friend to share some good times with. Nothing too heavy ... just enjoying life and doing the couple-y things!
I'm a generally happy person who gets on with most people. I have been retired for a little while now and have built a good circle of friends through my choir, craft group and volunteering with Sue Ryder and another group who lead singing sessions for people living with a dementia.
I like to get out and about as much as I can. My favourite days out involve a 6 or 7 mile walk followed by coffee and cake!
However ... I don't do foreign travel, large cities, complicated family situations or traditional Christmases so, if these are important to you, I'm probably not your perfect match LOL
I'm a bit of a one-off, but all the more interesting for that. Maybe you are too?
About her ideal match
What am I looking for? Hmmmm .... tricky to put it into words, but I'll try!
Someone who will join me on days out in the country. Sometimes I like to walk, sometimes I like to visit a historic building or beautiful garden, sometimes I just want to find a fabulous view and gaze at it.
If this works out, I'd like that someone to enjoy longer trips with me. They don't need to be far. Just point me towards Devon, Cornwall or Wales and I'm happy, especially when I'm by the sea!
Someone who enjoys good quality (and that doesn't necessarily have to mean posh!) food and will enjoy going out to country pubs and interesting restaurants. Someone with whom I can hold a good conversation while we are there. If this "someone" is also a good cook themselves, then even better! I've become a bit rusty in the culinary skills department over the last few years but I'm willing to be your sous chef and learn!
Someone who loves music. Anything we can sing along to in the car, in the kitchen, wherever! Someone who enjoys watching a talented band in a local pub or small theatre more than paying a fortune to see someone famous from half a mile away in a vast stadium.
Someone who values their independence and is happy in their own space when we're not together. I envisage a close and intimate friendship, which will hopefully last for a long time, but I don't ever see myself being a 24/7 partner again. Better to be honest about these things, right?
One of my main reasons for being here is to restore my faith in "man-kind" so, if you like what you see, be brave and send that message ... who knows where it might lead?!
If you're reading this because I've contacted you first, please grant me the courtesy of a reply, even if it's just a polite One-Liner to say Yay or Nay. Thank you.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
65 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 2" (157cm) | |
Body type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Light Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Green | |
Relationship Status: |
Separated | |
Looking for: |
Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Secondary | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
None | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 20 miles of postcode district GL52 (Cheltenham) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
61 - 73 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 5" (164cm) - 6' 4" (194cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; Stocky | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Non-negotiable | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
No; Yes, not living with me | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Agnostic; Atheist; Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Average |
Ruled by: |
Pleasure |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Easygoing; Funny; Happy; Independent; Loyal; Optimistic; Outgoing; Realistic; Sensible; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Friendliness; Honesty; Humour; Kindness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite colour: |
Purple |
Hair style: |
Short |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
A tattoo or two |
Date activities: |
A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Dance / Disco; Electronic Dance Music; Punk; R&B / Soul; Reggae |
Reading: |
I read books regularly |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Crime; Fiction; History; Non-fiction |
TV habits: |
I watch television every day |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Music Channels; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Drama |
Interests: |
Healthy living; Knitting; Music; Singing; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Hiking; Rugby; Swimming; Tennis; Walking |
Cooking: |
I have to cook |
Food: |
Fine Dining; Gastro Pub; Italian; Pub Grub; Seafood |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I don't work |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Family size: |
I've got brothers |
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); Dog(s) |
Turn-offs: |
Power; Sarcasm; Thrill seeking |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Retirement plans: |
Enjoying the comforts of home |
Feelings about using LocalLoves: |
Hopeful; Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |