About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Hackney (London), London, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
58 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 3" (160cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Other | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, living with me sometimes | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Arts / Music / Writing | |
Income: |
Solvent | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; German | |
Religion: |
Atheist |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
45 - 65 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
Any | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never; Trying to Quit | ||
Drinking: |
Any | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
In Her Own Words
About her
A bookish Londoner and committed European, with a thing about the sea. Empathetic, intelligent, cheeky and affectionate, I'm equally at home in city galleries or in a tent in the wilds.
Like many of us here, there has been some re-modelling in recent years (not in the plastics department, you understand!). Actively pulling the plug on an unhappy marriage and making up lost time in my career took some resolve. Now a lecturer in art history and largely managing to take myself seriously, with the occasional wry smile at the numerous pitfalls of late ambition. One thing I have learned: when you start to say ‘yes’ to opportunities rather than hide away, the years tend to fall away.
I’m a total nature-lover who knows the thrill of plunging feet in an icy stream after a mountain walk. Wonder about selling up and moving to the country, but since I am not ready to retire, I’d have to take my freelance work and the writing with me. Need the cultural life too however and am enjoying the buzz of London opening up again; it was a delight to be in the National Theatre again the other night.
I’m fit but no gym bunny: apart from sailing and summer swimming, it took a long time for me to recognise that well-being is not only to be found in the next improving book 😉 Now, regular yoga keeps mind and body in balance and I have taken to open-water swimming, where I am in my element. Totally thrilling, the feeling of resilience that it brings. Also a dedicated cook, experienced gardener, novice guitar player, amongst other things.
Oh, and I’m trying hard to temper my romantic idealism. Hence the username and why you’ll often hear me say, ‘Everybody loves the sound of the train in the distance, everybody thinks it’s true’ (Paul Simon)
About her ideal match
Plenty of fish? Piranhas and flounders need not apply :) Other than that, if you are a kind, open-minded grown-up who is in tune with the outdoors and can tolerate an art gallery, then it would be nice to get to know you. I am looking for a genuine connection, to feel at ease but also to dare a little with someone who isn't afraid of change. Self-awareness, a youthful outlook and a good sense of humour are the most important attributes to me. It adds to the appeal if you can articulate something meaningful about why you are here. Doesn’t have to be a PhD or a poem, but at the risk of sounding exasperated, I’m tired of the cliches: honestly, why won’t anyone admit the glass is half-empty on occasion!
It would be nice to meet someone who values good food and the pleasures of cooking. And who isn’t above sharing the washing up, listening to the radio. Long walks at the weekend; adventures with tents or boats; music, theatre, cinema and a good film on the sofa … Nose in a book? mais oui, and do tell me all about it, plus the news and comment I don’t get time to read.
Watching sport is not my thing but I understand the appeal for others and it's probably matched by my life-long allegiance to The Archers (it’s a comfort thing). The only red line for me is Formula 1; like air-conditioning, cruise ships and those absurd new grocery delivery apps (too lazy to walk to the corner store?!), it should be banned.
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More about her
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Highbrow |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Funny; Generous; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Philosophical; Thoughtful |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Honesty; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion sense: |
Contemporary (I'm cool, but I don't need labels) |
Favourite clothing: |
Shorts & a T-shirt |
Favourite colour: |
Blue |
Hair style: |
Well-behaved |
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: |
Blues; Classical; Folk; Instrumental; R&B / Soul; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Fiction; History; Non-fiction |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Documentary; Drama; Independent |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Knitting; Music; Politics; Reading; Sewing; The arts; Writing poetry |
Sport involvement: |
Not involved at all |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Camping; Canoeing; Sailing; Swimming; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I love it! |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; German; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Pub Grub; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I always put in overtime |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
Once or twice a week |
Take drugs: |
Never |
Family size: |
I've got sisters |
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) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Bird(s); Reptile(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Flirting; Intelligence; Sarcasm; Skinny dipping |
Turn-offs: |
Power |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Never |
Dream home: |
On a beach |
Politics: |
Green |
Retirement plans: |
Sailing the seven seas |
Feelings about using Soulmatches: |
Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Extremely |
