I’m a 42-year-old man based in the north of England. I’m intelligent, sensitive, confident, affectionate, and caring. I’m looking for a younger woman to guide, support, and look after, preferably in a context that might lead to a long term relationship.

In relationships in the past, I’ve always felt happiest when I was the more experienced and confident one, looking after, guiding, and protecting my partner, and making her feel safe. Using the experience and confidence I’ve developed over the years to help her to become the person she wants to be. It’s not solely about age, although it more naturally happens with a younger partner. It’s more about being with someone who wants her boyfriend to be a guiding force in her life, a man she can grow to trust and respect and give herself to, a man who takes the lead and is caring, affectionate, experienced, supportive, and firm but patient.

I’m just over 6ft tall, about 12 1/2 stone, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. I’m in decent shape and people generally tell me that I’m attractive and look much younger than my age. I love books and would happily spend evenings curled up on the sofa together reading and cuddling. I love the theatre and films, the occasional bit of live music or comedy, and I love being outdoors in the fresh air, walking in the countryside. I’m down-to-earth, calm, grounded, and sensible. But I’m also light-hearted and I love to laugh. I value integrity and honesty, and I'm very patient. I’m always happy to take things as slowly as my partner needs.

I tend to be attracted to slim, feminine women. Someone intelligent, caring, and sensitive, who can see the funny side of life. Someone who is my intellectual equal but who also wants to give certain responsibilities up to her partner. I tend to be attracted to women who are on the quieter side. I find shyness and introversion far more attractive than arrogance or extroversion. I don’t mind how nervous or inexperienced you are - I would be happy to gently take the lead and help guide you.

I’ll be happy to exchange SFW photos after we’ve chatted for a while.

If you’re interested, please say hello.