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Porterfield

60 – Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England

Be Kind, because everyone you meet is fighting a great battle!

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In His Own Words

About him

Me: Intelligent, funny, articulate, reflective, self-aware, empathetic, fit. Good at listening. And, obviously, deeply modest! :-o

I'm reasonably content with the man I've grown to be, even if I increasingly see complexity in most things and yet occasionally yearn for the simplicity and certainty of my youth, when, amongst other things, politics was a lot easier (or was it just simple because Thatcher really was the devil incarnate??) .

Whilst I do mostly try to live my life in line with the mantra, 'be kind because everyone you meet is fighting a great battle', I am severely tested in that aspiration when I encounter UKIPers, drivers who cut me up when I'm on my bike and reality TV programmes. ;-0

I run my own business and my work involves sitting around having conversations with people, which is a lovely way to spend one's time and deeply fulfilling when I manage to help them. I get to travel a fair bit doing my job which is mostly wonderful (not when having to rouse myself to leave home at 4am though).

I've organised my life to entail a couple of days work a week on average and thus make time for other stuff (inc volunteering for the Samaritans, lots of cycling, especially in mountains, & marathon running). I've recently completed a Masters Degree in Coaching Pyschology and am now toying with the idea of embarking on a PhD.

I love to cook (and eat) great food and have been known to cater for a few weddings and a funeral, although rather rudely, Hugh Grant attended none of them.

I have a great relationshipI with my 20 year old daughter who's just moved to London. I love seeing her growing into a young woman who I really admire.

I work and socialise in London a fair amount but also like the relative peace and community feel of Hitchin. Being 5 minutes from the countryside when running & cycling

About his ideal match

You'll hopefully be sparky, spiky & spellbinding, bright, bolshy and (at least a little) bohemian. I like confident women who have lived their own life and probably have gathered attendant baggage on the way (although the self-awareness to unpack some of it would be good!!). You hopefully won't be very materialistic although a certain discernment about great food and looking good would be, errr, helpful.

Sharing the lovely bits of impromptu weekends away and having a gorgeous supper after a fulfilling day at work AND also sharing the crap bits; the doubts, the failures and the frustrations that are part of life.

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About him

Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Location:
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Gender:
Male
Age:
60
Star sign:
Libra
Height:
5' 7" (170cm)
Body type:
Athletic
Looks:
Attractive
Hair colour:
Other
Eye colour:
Green
Relationship Status:
Divorced
Looking for:
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:
Occasionally
Education:
Postgraduate
Occupation:
Consultancy / Design
Income:
Comfortable
Ethnicity:
White/Caucasian
Home language:
English
Other languages:
Ask me later
Religion:
Spiritual, but not religious

About his ideal match

Country of origin:
Anywhere in the World
Location:
Within 40 miles of postcode district SG4 (Hitchin)
Gender:
Female
Age range:
46 - 55
Star sign:
Any
Height:
4' 7" (140cm) or shorter - 5' 6" (168cm)
Body type:
Slim; Average; Athletic
Looks:
Very Attractive; Above Average; Attractive
Hair colour:
Any
Eye colour:
Any
Has a photo:
Decidedly important
Relationship Status:
Any
Have children:
Any
Want children:
No
Daily diet:
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian; Kosher; Halaal; Hindu diet
Smoking:
Never; Occasionally; Trying to Quit
Drinking:
Any
Education:
University / College student; Further education; University; Postgraduate
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

More about him

Personality
Sense of humour:
I don't have one
Intelligence:
Intelligent
Ruled by:
Opportunity
Personality traits:
Funny; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Philosophical; Thoughtful
Valued qualities:
Compassion
Fashion sense:
Contemporary (I'm cool, but I don't need labels)
More physical characteristics
Eyesight:
I wear glasses and contacts
Facial hair:
None
Leisure & entertainment
Music preferences:
Alternative; Classical; Opera; Punk; Reggae; Rock
Reading:
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly
Books:
(Auto)biographies; Fiction; History
TV programmes:
Documentaries; Dramas; News; Sport
Movie preferences:
Documentary; Drama; Independent; War
Interests:
Business news; Healthy living; Meditation; Politics; Reading; Voluntary work
Sport involvement:
An active participant
Sports:
Cricket; Cycling; Football (Soccer); Running
Food
Go Out to Eat:
I eat out a few times a week
Dietary Restrictions:
Lactose-free
More lifestyle
Pace of Life:
Manageable
Time at work:
I work part-time
Family contact:
I see them as often as possible
The deep stuff
Work aspirations:
I already have my ideal job
Dream home:
In the mountains
Politics:
Left of centre