Julie08 (53) from North Yorkshire

Bit grim using a passport photo isn't it! It was the most recent one, so rather than misleading you with a nicer, more cheery one that is 5 years old I am biting the bullet! (and it looks like I am biting the bullet on the photo!)

I am an independant, divorced woman with two boys aged 12 and 8. I also run my own business which I love but means I am away from home quite a bit. I have put my energy into working and bringing up my boys since becoming single 5 yrs ago rather than putting time into meeting new friends, particularly male friends. Now is the time for me to get out more and have some fun.

I love the theatre, eating out, country pubs and more sophisticated city venues. It all sounds so cliched so perhaps I should stop there. I am warm, entertaining, intelligent and generally good company and would love to have a few new friends to share experiences with.

I am particularly looking for men who are tall, self assured, articulate and have a great sense of humour. I love to laugh!

And to be even more picky it would be great if you have been married, are completely "over it" and are now looking for a woman to be a really good friend and social partner.