Even Stephen

About Me:

“Now we are even, quoth Stephen, when he gave his wife six blows for one." (Jonathan Swift, Journal to Stella) And that apparently is the origin of the phrase "even-Steven". Who knew?

Well, I am neither one nor the other -- neither Stephen, nor Steven. Nor am I very interested, as a general rule, in getting "even"! But I do like equilibrium as a state of mind. Perhaps I should have taken that as my name?

I am imaginative, thoughtful, sometimes insightful (not always), generally quite intuitive (not always). Intellectual without being arid and boring about it. (Not always? You decide.)

Good with words, yet happy now and then without them. Sensitive, witty, playful — in a confident understated sort of way.

Generally very fit. I cycle, run, walk — swim when I get the chance.

Reasonably well dressed but not fanatical about it. There’s a moth-eaten ragamuffin in me too, though generally a clean one.

Tolerably successful, I suppose (after a not especially remunerative fashion), and I often feel lucky in my work.

Ideal Partner:

What am I looking for? Well, not a one-night stand. Something that has legs . . . An independent equal rather than a "secret wife". Someone who gives as good as she gets -- which probably rules out Stella.

I am open to experiment and I love all manner of repartee – even if I’m inconveniently slow at it.

An interesting rapport, then, with a bright witty woman, who is, as they say, “not getting any younger,” but finds that the challenges of ageing – which are the challenges of living – can also be fun.

It would probably help if she was fit, as it can be a little disconcerting when your companion is out of breath from walking up a hill or a flight of stairs, never mind being out of earshot. That said, probably means probably . . . I try to keep an open mind. And apart from my legs, it’s much my best feature.

If you write, bear with me, I will write back — if only to wish us both good luck. But I won’t promise to return a virtual kiss. Kisses don’t travel well, I find, unless you recognise the lips!

And finally, for us foot(note) fetishists . . .

* Ghosting, blocking, not replying, all seem needlessly unkind, unless someone is being a pest. But if I get a message that only says "How are you?", "How's it going?", etc, it's hard to regard that as writing. There are many profiles here in which women object to unimaginative messaging. Ladies, I know how you feel!

** Better, surely, to meet for a quick coffee -- even standing, like the Italians, so that one can get away quickly! -- than indulge in interminable "chat"?

Other Interests:

Nature, Museums / Galleries, Music - Alternative, Music - Classical / Opera, Music - Blues/Jazz, Literature / History, Yoga / Meditation, Food and Wine

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