About me
Name: Sharon
Gender: Female
Age: 65
Looking for: A long-term monogamous relationship with a man.
I’m a young 65, officially retired but working on my second career in the fine arts; I love doing artwork, writing, playing piano and singing. I’m lively and have a huge appetite for life; I just finished an amazing 14-week international art program and hope to get my paintings in exhibitions and galleries within the year. I’m a bit driven to be my best in all areas. I like high standards and enjoy trying to reach them. It keeps me on my toes, and makes life interesting.
I’m a happy chameleon in that I can go from sweating in the gym to rocking a glamorous gown at night to lounging in comfy sweats anytime. You can dress me up or down and take me anywhere; I likely won’t embarrass you, unless I try to tell a joke, in which case all bets are off! I love to cook and bake, so if you like delicious healthy and maybe not-so-healthy food, I can bring it. I’m open to new experiences big and small; I was introduced to Wordle last year, and now have a love-hate relationship with it. I can usually crack the code in five minutes or less.
My dating history
I’ve been married twice, and my relationships lasted around 10 years. There is no residual hangover or unfinished business related to them. I learned a lot and appreciate the good things that came from them.
My last serious relationship ended in 2023. I cared deeply for the individual, but there were lifestyle incompatibilities that could not be overcome. I believe in enjoying life to the hilt, but I’m not comfortable with someone whose lifestyle involves really overindulging in food, alcohol, vdrugs or social media.
What I’m looking for in a relationship
We’d share a similar sense of humour; enjoy talking about everything under the sun; be comfortable together in silence or conversation; and have strong physical, emotional and intellectual chemistry. We’d support and challenge each other (respectfully), and be each other’s biggest fan. I believe in the power of human touch so we would definitely have a close physical connection. We would have important values in common, as well as possess our own unique differences in perspectives, so that we could learn from each other and expand and grow our horizons.
My partner must value and nurture his physical and emotional health. At this stage of life, it is critical to preserve and protect it, especially if our retirement years are to be as wonderful as we hope. Vitality and kindness are pretty irresistible traits for me.
My partner also needs to be financially responsible and stable; debt and other financial strain at our age are not good. He should be flexible so when life doesn’t always go his way, he won’t lose his cool, but, rather, roll with it like a champ. If the situation isn’t terminal or critical, his attitude needs to reflect that: gratitude for the good, and faith that the upset will pass.
It would be great if my partner shared my love for activities in the outdoors: walking, biking, golfing, going for drives in the country. If he appreciated the arts, that would also be a bonus.
Why I’m doing it this way
I was inspired to try this mode of dating outreach because my sister had pointed out the Better Love column that featured Irv not that long ago and told me to go for it, so I did! Irv let me know he got very lucky with the process, as he felt he had found a perfect match with one the respondents. (Congrats, Irv!).
When I’m in love, I feel lighter, happier, calmer, which, in turn, helps me pour all I’ve got into everything I do. I feel we’re all here on Earth to help each other. There is nothing more I’d like to do than to help my partner be his best, feel his best, and have the most fun ever.
Seeing my partner makes my heart sing. The calmness I feel in his physical presence soothes and uplifts me at the same time. I feel content and free, like an invisible veil of longing has been removed.
Are you the one who could make my heart sing?
LIGHTNING ROUND: 5 questions for Sharon
What three movies would you take to a desert island?
“Forrest Gump,” “Sexy Beast” and “Married to the Mob.”
What was the last fun outing you had?
Went to see “Hamlet,” which was performed by an outstanding cast actors with Down syndrome. Ended up on stage dancing with everyone at the end.
What are you most afraid of?
Not realizing my full potential before I die.
What is your favourite food?
I am crazy about curry: I make it myself, and frankly, it is delicious. I make it with fresh Indian spices, and cook it long and slow.
If you could spend the day with one celebrity, who would it be and why?
Sharon Stone. She is a groundbreaker for women and advocate for persons with HIV. She’s adopted children, been betrayed by lovers, suffered a horrendous stroke and recovered without complaint or self-pity, lost all her savings, and yet still clawed her way back to life again. I admire her grit and stoicism.
