I am retired from the medical profession and am a bit of an introvert. I can be somewhat reserved, especially in a group and prefer one on one companionship to large social gatherings. Still, I think that most people would find me friendly and easy going. I am healthy and active and like to swim laps, hike or bike several times per week. I am a nature lover and also enjoy canoeing, gardening, bird watching and just about anything that allows me to play outdoors. Indoors I enjoy reading, quilting, cooking and using the computer. I can be a real tomboy and don't mind getting dirty but I also enjoy dressing up in heels and looking nice for a night out. It is more my style to be sipping a brew and grilling on the patio than sipping champagne and eating canapes at the country club. I worked hard in my career and was moderately successful so that now I am financially secure and can truly enjoy the freedom of my retirement. I have been divorced for more than 25 years and have lived alone so this is a lifestyle that works for me. Still, it would be nice to meet a guy who also enjoys the outdoors or would like to dine in or out, go to an occasional play or music performance or just go explore some new place.
My Ideal Person:
I love my solitude, independence and freedom and I love my life - especially now that I am retired. Perhaps because of this I don't have to greatest track record in maintaining relationships. My ideal person would be a man who is healthy, active, and easy going. I do like my space so my ideal companion would be independent and happy enough in his own life to not need constant togetherness. Someone intelligent and confident who is financially secure and maybe has been a bit of a risk taker. A sense of humor is a must and if he is someone who marches to his own drummer rather than go with the norm, that's even better. I tend to be attracted to people with a bit of an edge who have gone through some struggles in their lives and come out stronger. And while I'm certainly open to romance and intimacy with the right person, I'm looking more for friendship and occasional companionship to start with rather than a starting out with the goal of long term committed relationship or marriage.
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