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57 - Esher, Surrey, England

Because .. I now have the time and freedom for new adventures , travel and shared experiences with someone...

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53 - Winchester, Hampshire, England

I am an active independent man who has had a very successful interesting career and now has time and desire to...

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60 - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England

I’m curious, active and happiest when I’m out doing something or discovering somewhere new. I love travelling...

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58 - Brigg, Lincolnshire, England

Full of fun and energy. Music is a major part of my life, including conducting brass bands. Love cooking and...

StillCurious

68 - Wimborne, Dorset, England

'm young at heart, happy in life and enjoy the simple things. I'm easy-going and enjoy walking, travelling,...

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72 - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

I was married for over 30 years and nursed my wife through a long illness, so I would say I am loyal and caring....

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I’ve met a wonderful man, first person each of us have met online. We both feel extremely lucky!I’ve met a wonderful man, first person each of us have met online. We both feel extremely lucky!

Elizabeth, 17 July 2026

Was love at first sight. We text ... We chat for 3 days , Meet in middle of the way for both... We feel a strong chemistry and physical attraction... Then we decided to have a weekend together... And another one... And we fall in love! We are planning to live together shortly!

Mike, 22 July 2026

I was about to give up when I saw a single photo of a lady who seems to be my soul mate and who had just joined this site. We met for three dates but knew on the first one that we had never enjoyed so much ease in anyone's company ever before. We have never laughed so much or had so may sleepless nights as we communicate daily, several times a day and night. This is definitely it. At our age, we should know. (-;

Brendan, 14 December 2025

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