SilknShimmer (41) from North London

I consider myself to be intelligent (mostly), funny (occasionally), warm and practical (always). I’m also hopelessly optimistic and incurably romantic so my practical nature has to struggle on occasion, which I think is a good thing or I’d probably become totally obnoxious. I’ve spent a few years ‘discovering’ myself (Ok, a lot) but the good thing is that I’m now at a point where I feel very comfortable in my own skin and pretty much like the person I’ve become. Which means that I’m not looking for a guy to prop me up, hold me down, push me along or turn me round in circles. Just someone who makes life more…wonderful. Now isn’t that a lot less pressure:-).

I like lots of things in life so I’ll concentrate on the positive. I can always tell you my pet peeves later if we get that far! So likes: reading, dancing, poetry, long walks, slow dances, ice cream, bubble baths, cuddling on rainy nights, random acts of kindness, ice cold pepsi, happy endings and love songs that make me cry.

I'm looking to meet someone who is decent, intelligent and able to laugh at himself and life. I think overly macho guys who only grunt or communicate in monosyllables are only sexy in movies. In real life I love good conversations and someone who's able to express his feelings. I totally flunked the mind reading course in school. It would be nice if we shared a few core values but not someone who likes, believes or agrees with everything I do. That would be way too boring. So not too may requirements. Just be nice, love life, talk and surprise me!