In Her Own Words
About her
I am a person who values kindness and tolerance. By nature, warmhearted, friendly, articulate, open and giving with a girly young mindset. Financially secure, very sociable, and adaptable. I have also lived abroad with a fascination for different cultures and lifestyles; sailed in several waters, travelled extensively and adore the Mediterranean - France/Italy/Greece and Africa. Like gardening and making a home comfortable and homely. Renovated period properties/gardens, have many interests/passions and open to exploring new ideas and projects .. you will find me enthusiastic, creative, inspiring and fun! … promise.
I have an appreciation of both the simple things in life together with the finer. Easygoing and content to spend time at home or visiting places. Although I live in central Cheltenham, I also feel very at home in the countryside and find it awe inspiring, nourishing and humbling; a beautiful sunset.. silence after snow has fallen....the rustling of leaves on a crisp autumn day… the colours, shapes and perfume of a beautiful garden … bees.. butterflies ...the Okavango Delta and Kalahari…
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 .. Denim Jacket 30th December 2025
Paintings: ‘A Parisian Bar After Work’ and ‘Champagne In The Same Bar’
About her ideal match
I am looking to cultivate an easygoing friendship/relationship and would greatly appreciate and resonate with a cultured intellectual type with a twinkle in his eye. Someone, emotionally sound, relaxed, worldly, and doesn’t take themselves too seriously. I am not searching for perfect. I am searching for genuine and the companionship and bond built on kindness and compassion with the ability to share life’s adventures together.
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 healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
University | |
Occupation: |
Retired | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French | |
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant |
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' 8" (172cm) - 6' 7" (201cm) | ||
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; Postgraduate; Private school | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | ||
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; Music; Painting; Photography; Reading; The arts; Voluntary work |
Sports: |
Birdwatching; Dance; Fishing; Sailing; Snorkeling; Swimming; Table Tennis; 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; Intelligence; Showing affection in public |
Turn-offs: |
Body piercing(s); Tattoo(s) |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
In the country |
Politics: |
Liberal |
Feelings about using Reader's Digest Dating: |
Curious; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |