I'm basically a quiet person - not much into going out to noisy pubs and clubs; I'd much rather go for a meal or just stay at home. That's not to say I can't enjoy myself, I like a laugh and a joke with friends. I recently separated from my husband after 30 years, with no bitterness, just time to move on and make the most of the rest of my life, and I'm enjoying the freedom of being on my own (although my daughter visits rather a lot). I would like to start meeting new people, and hopefully find someone with whom to enjoy life to its fullest.

I would like to meet a man who believes in caring and sharing, who will respect my need for a little time on my own, but who will be there when I need a hug. He must be someone with whom I can hold an intelligent conversation, and who won't always insist that he's right and I'm wrong - someone who will treat me as an equal, but also pamper me at times