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
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) |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses and contacts |
Facial hair: |
None |
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 |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a week |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Lactose-free |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work part-time |
Family contact: |
I see them as often as possible |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Dream home: |
In the mountains |
Politics: |
Left of centre |