In Her Own Words
About her
I am a person who values kindness, compassion and tolerance. Curious, financially secure with a girly young mindset. Having a classical education and after my children became independent, I spent years exploring places rich in history, culture, people, antiques, art, architecture and wonderful food, sailed in several waters and lived abroad including Provence. Moving forward, I now feel my adventures and experiences enhance my appreciation of both the finer things in life together with simple pleasures: Good food, interesting easy conversation & lovely surroundings, home and away mean a lot to me.
I also appreciate being in the countryside (having once lived on a large farm) and find it awe inspiring, nourishing and humbling. Memories of my time in Africa, together with France, Italy, Greece and New Zealand are special to me.
There is a Pablo Neruda poem that conveys my life philosophy. Basically don’t allow yourself to get stuck in a rut .. [However comfortable that is].
See what you think:
You start dying slowly:
If you do not travel,
If you do not read
If you do not listen to the sounds of life,
If you do not appreciate yourself.
You start dying slowly:
When you kill your self esteem,
when you do not let others help you.
If you become a slave to your habits,
walking every day on the same paths…
If you do not change your routine,
or speak to those you do not know.
You start dying slowly:
If you avoid passion
and their turbulent emotions,
those that make your eyes glisten,
your heart beat fast.
If you do not go after a dream…
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All photos taken between April 2024 and December 2025 - the latest August 2026.
Paintings: ‘A Parisian Bar After Work’ and ‘Champagne In The Same Bar’
About her ideal match
I am creative and a homemaker and have a comfortable uncomplicated life. I have been very amicably separated for six years from my long term partner and being completely independent, I consider myself single. I am looking to cultivate an easygoing friendship, (perhaps romantic) and would resonate with an intellectual cultural type, unpretentious, smiley, with a twinkle in his eye! Someone who is emotionally sound, curious about the world and with a zest for life. A best friend in everything that makes life fun, interesting and meaningful would be my ‘needle in a haystack’. We don’t have to agree on everything but curiosity and kindness matter. I am not searching for perfect. I am searching for genuine and the companionship and bond built on trust, kindness and affection; able to share life’s adventures.
Please do get in touch if you connect with any of the above - would love to hear from you. 😊
PS: A European/International mindset would be a bonus.
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About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
72 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 6" (168cm) | |
Body type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair colour: |
Blonde | |
Eye colour: |
Hazel | |
Relationship Status: |
Single | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 40 miles of postcode district GL53 (Cheltenham) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
65 - 75 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 10" (177cm) - 6' 5" (196cm) | ||
Body type: |
Any | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Not important at all | ||
Relationship Status: |
Any | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Any | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Occasionally; Several times a week; Most days | ||
Education: |
University / College student; University; Postgraduate; Private school | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
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 her
Sense of humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Outgoing; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Charity; Chemistry; Compassion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Tolerance |
Hair style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
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: |
Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Dance / Disco; Opera; Pop / Top 40; R&B / Soul; World |
Reading: |
I read newspapers regularly; I read books occasionally |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; History; Travel |
TV habits: |
I tend to watch cultural programmes |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Dramas; Educational; Nature/Wildlife |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Art Films; Comedy; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama; Independent; Romance |
Interests: |
Business news; Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Investing; Music; Painting; Photography; Reading; The arts |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Dance; Fishing; Rugby; Sailing; Snorkeling; Swimming; Table Tennis; Walking; Yoga |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
Fine Dining; French; Gastro Pub; Greek; Indian; Italian; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
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 |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'm flexible |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Cat(s); Dog(s); Exotic pet(s); Fish; Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Dancing; Flirting; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Sarcasm; Tattoo(s) |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Feelings about using Downtown Country Dating: |
Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |