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Ontheotherhand

65 - Brighton, East Sussex, England

I’m a curious, caring and creative person who loves alliteration. Enjoying the flexibility of this stage of life...

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69 - Romsey, Hampshire, England

I love the outdoors, walking, cycling, sailing, skiing and swimming. I want to go on travel adventures both in...

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63 - Petersfield, Hampshire, England

Fun, adventurous and great company loves exploring close by and far away. Looking for that person to share life...

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63 - Bude, Cornwall, England

Fun and bubbly, l like the outdoors and travelling adventures, walking, skiing, tennis, new sport Cornish...

Chris26

70 - Southampton, Hampshire, England

Like to keep active! Love my music, soul, jazz, blues! Enjoy watching sports! Try to see the lighter side of life!

Rose26

54 - Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

I’m passionate about nature, flowers and all things garden and I live a very happy and beautiful life in a...

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Kerry, 15 February 2026

The profile process is great, and very thorough, and being specific about what you're looking for makes it easy to see who's a match for you. We had a 90% match rate, and once we started talking it was clear that we were destined to be together, and this platform gave us the nudge we both needed. I can't thank you enough, I can honestly say that I have never been happier.

Carol, 07 September 2025

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