In His Own Words
About Him
Dating apps try to compress human complexity into a few photos, interests and carefully chosen words. But real connection rarely happens in a profile... otherwise we'd all have found "the one" by now. 😄
It happens in the unscripted parts:
the way someone laughs,
how they treat people,
their humour,
their honesty,
their consistency,
their energy,
the small details nobody thought to advertise...
like how they laugh when they snort, steal your fries, or secretly sing in the car when they think nobody's watching. 😉
I think the best connections happen naturally — when conversation feels easy, silence feels comfortable, teasing each other becomes a love language, and two people can stop performing and just be real.
More interested in authenticity than perfection.
Good conversation over endless small talk.
Peace over drama.
Humour, depth and emotional intelligence over polished lines.
If we can laugh until our stomachs hurt, flirt without trying too hard, debate ridiculous topics like whether a baboon or a warthog would win a cage fight, and still somehow end up talking about life at 2 a.m... we're probably onto something. 😊
About His Ideal Match
Looking for someone kind, emotionally mature, playful and genuinely comfortable being herself... because pretending sounds like a full-time job, and I already have one. 😉
Not too interested in perfectly curated profiles or people trying to "sell" a version of themselves. Real connection usually happens in the unscripted parts — humour, energy, honesty, consistency, kindness and the little things nobody thinks to advertise... like laughing so hard you snort, stealing my fries after saying you're "not hungry," or randomly reaching for my hand without even thinking about it.
I'm drawn to women who enjoy meaningful conversation, playful sarcasm, good music, coffee runs, ocean air, road trips & random debates like whether a baboon or a warthog would win a cage fight. (I'm still accepting convincing arguments. 😂)
Bonus points if you can match my sarcasm, give me a hard time, flirt shamelessly, and make me laugh when I'm trying to keep a straight face. Fair warning though... I'll probably blame you when my cheeks hurt from smiling.😏
The best connections should feel natural:
easy conversation, mutual effort, emotional peace, attraction, friendship, effortless flirting and being able to laugh together without constantly overthinking everything. The kind where hours disappear, neither of us wants to end the conversation, and "just one more coffee" somehow turns into dinner.☕😄
Green flags:
kindness, humour, emotional intelligence, communication, authenticity, consistency... and someone who isn't afraid to text first occasionally. I promise I don't bite... unless we're arguing over the last slice of pizza.🍕😉
Red flags:
dishonesty, emotional games, constant negativity, attention-seeking behaviour and people who make relationships feel like a full-time survival course instead of the safest, easiest place to be. Life's complicated enough... I'd rather spend it laughing with someone who's just as happy being weird with me as she is dressing up for date night.😄
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About Him
Country of Origin: |
South Africa | |
Location: |
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, South Africa | |
Gender: |
Male | |
Age: |
52 | |
Star Sign: |
Pisces | |
Height: |
165cm (5' 5.0") | |
Body Type: |
Average | |
Looks: |
Average | |
Hair Colour: |
Shaved | |
Eye Colour: |
Brown | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home Language: |
Afrikaans | |
Other Languages: |
English | |
Religion: |
Christian / Protestant | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Just online friends; Activity partners; Friends; Open to possibilities; Long-term | |
Have Children: |
Yes, living with me sometimes | |
Want Children: |
No | |
Daily Diet: |
Eat most things | |
Smoking: |
Occasional | |
Drinking: |
Occasional Drinker | |
Education: |
Some University / College | |
Occupation: |
Technical / Science / Engineering | |
Income: |
Enough |
About His Ideal Match
Country of Origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in Western Cape, South Africa | ||
Gender: |
Female | ||
Age Range: |
42 - 50 | ||
Star Sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
155cm (5' 1.0") - 175cm (5' 8.9") | ||
Body Type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; Curvaceous | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair Colour: |
Any | ||
Eye Colour: |
Any | ||
Has a Photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Ethnicity: |
Indian; White/Caucasian | ||
Home Language: |
Afrikaans | ||
Other Languages: |
Any | ||
Religion: |
Christian / Catholic; Christian / Protestant; Christian / Other; Spiritual, but not religious; Christian / Orthodox | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have Children: |
Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me sometimes | ||
Want Children: |
No | ||
Daily Diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Occasional; Trying to Quit; E-cigarette User | ||
Drinking: |
Non-Drinker; Occasional Drinker | ||
Education: |
Any | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More About Him
Hair Style: |
It's a distant memory |
Eyesight: |
I sometimes wear glasses |
Facial Hair: |
I'm clean-shaven |
Body Hair: |
Average |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body Art: |
I don't have any |
Sense of Humour: |
Slapstick |
Intelligence: |
Street Smart |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Party Behaviour: |
An impartial observer |
Personality Traits: |
Cautious; Easy going; Funny; Quiet; Realistic; Sarcastic; Shy; Silly; Stable |
Valued Qualities: |
Celibacy; Charity; Chemistry; Compassion; Contentment; Devotion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Mercy; Moderation; Patience; Self-control; Sexiness; Tolerance |
Fashion Sense: |
Casual (I'm usually in my favourite jeans) |
Favourite Clothing: |
My trusty pair of jeans |
Favourite Colour: |
Red |
Date Activities: |
A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Walking on the beach |
Music Preferences: |
Alternative; Country & Western; Electronic Dance Music; Folk; Gospel / Religious; Instrumental; New Age; Pop / Top 40; Reggae; Rock; World |
Reading: |
I hate it |
TV Habits: |
I mostly use my TV for news or sport |
TV Shows: |
Action / Adventure; Comedy / Sit-coms; Documentaries; Dramas; Motoring; Movie Channels; Music Channels; Nature / Wildlife; Sport |
Movie Frequency: |
I wait for movies to come out on DVD or online. |
Movie Preferences: |
Action; Comedy; Drama; Mystery; Romance; War |
Interests: |
Board games; Card games; Computer & video games; Computer programming; Cooking; Making Music; Photography; Pottery; Sculpting; Surfing the Internet; Woodworking |
Sport Involvement: |
Watching from the couch |
Sports: |
Athletics; Cricket; Hiking; Motorsport; Pool; Rugby; Walking |
Cooking: |
I really enjoy cooking |
Food: |
Chinese; French; German; Greek; Indian; Italian; Seafood; South African; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I only eat out on special occasions |
Dietary Restrictions: |
I have none |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at Work: |
I work at home |
Pastimes of choice: |
Pursuing a hobby |
Time Online: |
I'm on several hours a day |
Take Drugs: |
Never |
Family Size: |
I've got brothers |
Family Closeness: |
I don't speak to my family |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I love my pet(s) |
Pets (Have): |
Dog(s) |
Pets (Like): |
Bird(s); Cat(s); Fish; Horse(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Assertiveness; Flirting; Intelligence; Long hair; Showing affection in public; Sarcasm; Skinny dipping; Thrill seeking |
Work Aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious Attendance: |
I'm non-practicing |
Dream Home: |
Cabin in the mountains |
Politics: |
I have no interest in politics |
Retirement Plans: |
Travelling cross-country in a mobile home |
Feelings about using Lulu's Love Shack Dating: |
Hopeful |
Honesty: |
Extremely |