In His Own Words
About him
At a ripe old age, I have returned to University in Edinburgh to do an MA in Journalism. It’s fair to say, I will not go on to become the Editor of Marie Claire or the Daily Mail. But I hope to do freelance stuff, writing things about the environment, transport and what not.
Why should people get to know me? Well, there is no obligation as such. It is voluntary. I confidently say I'm good company, I like cats and dogs. I hate TV. I am political, but not boringly so . I like nothing more that to stand on a cliff and stare out to sea hoping someone might see this and decide I'm dead profound. Gosh, Writing this stuff is hard, underpinned by a fair element of silliness. Maybe I'm old school, but meeting people offline (the real world) is still the best way of meeting the right person. This online dating business is strange. Anyway, wish you luck!
About his ideal match
I'm really okay with who you are. Interesting, wonderful people are not well signposted on sites like these. If there is a prejudice I have it is to turn against the bios of the professional ‘daters’ who employ a lot of tired dating-site phraseology.
I have employed a dating site cliché myself. I wrote about loving to sit at home, a glass of wine in front of an open fire. I added this was a one-time thing since I lived in a centrally heated property. Strangely, no deluge of responses.
You? other than a willingness to put out the fire and save my house, you are intelligent, not necessarily defined by academic qualifications. You are tough on stupidity and the causes of stupidity. You seek out humour.
I don’t want someone who takes themselves too seriously. Not sure what this means, but if this you...well splendid! None of my friends take me seriously. So if you don’t take yourself seriously why not join me to stalk this earth not being taken seriously by anyone! Pure synergy!
Like me, you like the simple things in life and, as a simple person, I like nothing more than trying to get my head around Macroeconomics (I thought the term quantitative easing came from a Carry On film) – or sometimes something simpler still like finger painting.
You see yourself strolling along a sunset beach, elegantly raising your sunburnt arms to catch a hint of a sea breeze, a glass of wine in your hand... or, romantic imagery set aside, legging it down a beach clutching a box of suncream lotion, head back, fists pumping chased remorselessly by Poundland security. ‘just who is this idiot suitor who writes this nonsense!’, you cry...before moving onto another profile. where the romantic prospect likes nothing more than sitting beside an open fire, throwing his glass of wine on burning slippers...
Enough of this. I'm off to purchase some Rupert Bear disco trousers which I will don at the first suggestion of a date, or my next visit to the Coop.
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About him
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Cupar (Newburgh), Fife, Scotland | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
66 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 6" (168cm) | |
Body type: |
A few extra pounds | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair colour: |
Greying | |
Eye colour: |
Brown | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A short-term relationship; A long-term relationship; Something casual | |
Have children: |
No | |
Want children: |
Ask me later | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Never | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Consultancy / Design | |
Income: |
Solvent | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
Ask me later | |
Religion: |
Buddhist / Taoist |
About his ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
England; Wales; Scotland; Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age range: |
52 - 68 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 1" (154cm) - 5' 11" (181cm) | ||
Body type: |
Average; A few extra pounds; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Any | ||
Hair colour: |
Blonde; Dark Blonde; Dark Brown; Black; Grey | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Separated; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
No | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Never | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Any | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
English | ||
Other languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Any |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about him
Sense of humour: |
Witty |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Funny; Generous; Happy; Intelligent; Loyal; Moody; Outspoken; Philosophical; Sarcastic; Shy; Thoughtful |
Valued qualities: |
Honesty; Humour; Kindness |
Fashion sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite colour: |
Green |
Hair style: |
Straight |
Eyesight: |
I wear glasses |
Body hair: |
Light |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
Meeting for coffee; Visiting a gallery; Going to a museum |
Music preferences: |
Alternative; Blues; Classical; Gospel / Religious; Jazz; Reggae; Scottish; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read newspapers regularly; I read magazines regularly |
Books: |
Fiction; History; Non-fiction; Science / Technology |
TV habits: |
I don't have a television |
TV programmes: |
Documentaries; Movie Channels; Nature/Wildlife; News |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Comedy; Cult Classics; Documentary; Drama |
Interests: |
Internet; Meditation; Music; Politics; The arts; Voluntary work |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Cricket; Rugby; Weight training |
Cooking: |
I quite like cooking |
Food: |
German; Indian; Italian |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Pace of Life: |
Disorganised |
Time at work: |
I work part-time |
Time online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Intelligence; Long hair |
Turn-offs: |
Wealth |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
Eco home in the countryside |
Politics: |
Left of centre |
Feelings about using Older-Dating.com: |
Curious; Embarrassed; Jaded |
Honesty: |
Very |