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kristie1

54 - Harrogate, Yorkshire - North, England

Well I am very funny. Great sense of humour. Love banter. Only take things seriously if its serious. Love going...

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77 - Bristol, Bristol, England

I am a retired, university educated professional and I like to think of myself as compassionate, warm,...

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50 - Kingsbridge, Devon, England

I am down‑to‑earth, enjoy cooking, good food, long walks, and being outdoors. I am positive and a...

Jane104

58 - Stowmarket, Suffolk, England

I am happy and kind. Recently retired and looking for someone to spend time with. I have grown up children who...

PaulSW3

63 - Westminster, London, England

A glass half full, enjoy cooking, travel, especially road trips both in the UK and EU. Career and children's...

RJ33

68 - Hastings, East Sussex, England

Because you're curious and still looking, just like me. Why should people get to know me . . . ? Well I'm not...

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Success Stories

I met a lovely man who lives round the corner from me. This was the first person I messaged and the first date I went on. He is the same age as me, attractive and kind, very suitable for me and it turns out we have friends in common. We’ve been in 14 dates together and are now getting close. It’s got all the signs of blossoming into a lovely relationship. I feel very lucky to have met someone. Thank you !

Olga, 08 February 2026

I have found the true love of my life here . We are completely in tune with one another. Everything one of us likes, we both like. I did not really believe this was possible when I first started to dabble with dating sites but I have massively proved myself wrong and I am happier then I have been for over 30 years .

Charlotte, 13 March 2026

The first person I met on this site has now become my full time partner, and we are looking forward to a future together. We are both widowed, and so for us this is our next and final chapter, and it's magical!

Stevie, 10 August 2026

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