In His Own Words
About him
100% single. I cherish my peace & privacy, loathe social media & prefer the real world - so my photos are hidden. Less mysterious in person.
We only have 2 things of value: love & time. I'd like to spend both wisely.
There was a chap named Pete
Who didn't have smelly feet
He's seen a giraffe
Loves a laugh
A relaxed girl he now wants to meet
I'm calm, optimistic & don't take myself too seriously. I enjoy laughter, good conversation & kind people. They're my tribe.
Friendship 1st. Attraction matters but the best relationships come from genuinely liking & caring for each other - laughter, trust, affection & ease.
I'm open, honest & straightforward & appreciate the same. Life's too short for games or mixed signals.
Music, the arts & gardening make me happy. I'm finishing renovating my home - apparently one day it will be finished. Work's busy as I plot my escape into retirement.
Pet-friendly, I've chosen a pet-free life for the freedom & cleanliness it brings. If you have pets, that's fine; I'd just hope we'd eventually enjoy that freedom together.
Past relationships taught me to make time for someone special, appreciate her & be present. I'd do that better now.
I'm not looking for a pen pal. A few messages then let's talk. Voices & laughter tell you more than a screen.
My health stalled. It's now outstanding - the Dr's words, not mine. I didn't even bribe him!
Helping offenders rebuild their lives has been one of my most rewarding experiences & taught me much about people & second chances.
Expect a gentle, grounded man with principles, quiet confidence & a mischievous streak. Affectionate with the right person, partial to teasing & possibly a terrible influence.
I'd love to meet a kind, relaxed woman who's at peace with her past, excited about the future & still has a little mischief left in her.
I'm allergic to drama & not looking for perfect. Both are exhausting. Just friendship, attraction, laughter & ease - and perhaps discovering life is better together.
If you're smiling, please say hello.
About his ideal match
I've thought long & hard about what I really want, and perhaps it's simpler than I once thought.
I'd love to meet a kind, warm, curious woman who's comfortable being herself. Someone who enjoys a good conversation but can listen too; who laughs easily, doesn't take life too seriously, but knows when something matters.
I don't have a checklist. We're all individuals and part of the fun is discovering someone you didn't necessarily expect. Shared interests are lovely, but shared values matter more - honesty, kindness, integrity, affection & respect.
I'd like us to be able to safely be our authentic selves together. No performance, no pretending - just two imperfect people who can talk about anything, laugh at ourselves, be vulnerable when it matters & know we're accepted for who we really are.
I'd love someone curious about life and the world, open to new experiences and equally happy doing something interesting together or simply enjoying each other's company. Chemistry matters too - that mixture of friendship, attraction, affection & a little mischief that can't really be specified on a dating profile.
We've all lived a bit by now. I think the best relationships happen when two people have made peace with their past, learned from it and are genuinely excited about creating something new together.
Strip away possessions, status & life's distractions and what really matters? For me, it's two people who trust & love each other, face life's ups and downs together and still choose each other at the end of the day.
I'm not looking for perfect. I'm certainly not offering it.
Just someone genuine who makes an already good life better — and whose life I make better too.
If that sounds rather like what you're looking for, perhaps we should talk.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Wareham (Swanage), Dorset, England | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
64 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 8" (173cm) | |
Body type: |
Athletic | |
Looks: |
Below Average | |
Hair colour: |
Grey | |
Eye colour: |
Blue | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
No | |
Daily diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Several times a week | |
Education: |
Ask me later | |
Occupation: |
IT / Telecoms | |
Income: |
Enough | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Spanish | |
Religion: |
Ask me later |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in the United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
48 - 70 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
Any | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Moderately important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; 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
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Sophisticated |
Intelligence: |
Street Smart |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
A cruiser |
Personality traits: |
Adventurous; Ambitious; Cautious; Confident; Easygoing; Faithful; Funny; Generous; Happy; Independent; Intelligent; Loving; Loyal; Optimistic; Philosophical; Quiet; Stable; Thoughtful; Trustworthy |
Valued qualities: |
Compassion; Contentment; Honesty; Humility; Humour |
Fashion sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite colour: |
Purple |
Hair style: |
Short |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses only when reading |
Facial hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body hair: |
Hairy chest only |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A music concert; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Going for a walk; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Country & Western; Dance / Disco; Electronic Dance Music; Folk; Gospel / Religious; Heavy Metal; Instrumental; Latin; New Age; Opera; Punk; R&B / Soul; Reggae; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I read books occasionally |
TV habits: |
I don't have a television |
Movie preferences: |
Independent |
Interests: |
Board games; Cooking; Gardening; Music; The arts; Voluntary work |
Sports: |
Archery; Backgammon; Canoeing; Chess; Cycling; Dance; Fencing; Flying / Gliding; Hiking; Martial arts; Rock climbing; Rugby; Sailing; Shooting; Skiing; Surfing; Swimming; Tennis; Walking |
Cooking: |
I love it! |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at work: |
I always put in overtime |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I'm online on weekdays only |
Family size: |
I've got brothers and 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 them Well Done ;) |
Turn-ons: |
Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s) |
Politics: |
I have no interest in politics |
Feelings about using LoveArts.com: |
Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Extremely |