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Toronto Star
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Toronto Star
Looking for better love: I'm a 71-year-old widower hoping to fall desperately in love one last time
Better Love Better Love — part of the Star's Toronto the Better project — is a yearlong personal ad series that connects Torontonians looking for love, and offers an alternative to our swiping habit. Singles pen honest, vulnerable descriptions of what and who they're looking for, in a throwback to (photo-free) personal ads of yore. These essays will appear regularly in the Star, and interested parties can reply to an email address — betterlove@ — to connect. I'm retired after a successful career as a lawyer, corporate executive and educator. I was born and raised in Toronto but have lived and travelled elsewhere, including, when I was younger, Europe for two months on five dollars a day, and a few years later on an around-the-world five-month journey. I have both a pan-Canadian and a global perspective. I also loved playing tennis for 50 years, downhill skiing for 30 years and volleyball for 20 years. Although I was raised Jewish, I do not ascribe to any formal religion; I consider myself a spiritual person with a true moral compass and a strong interest in giving back.
Toronto Star
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Looking for better love: I'm a curious, adventurous drummer who is ready to start a family with the right woman
Better Love Better Love — part of the Star's Toronto the Better project — is a yearlong personal ad series that connects Torontonians looking for love, and offers an alternative to our swiping habit. Singles pen honest, vulnerable descriptions of what and who they're looking for, in a throwback to (photo-free) personal ads of yore. These essays will appear regularly in the Star, and interested parties can reply to an email address — betterlove@ — to connect. About me I've played drums in bands since high school and toured around North America in my 20s. These days, I enjoy life in the city and spend most weekends checking out shows that are a bit off-the-beaten path. I'm also branching out into composing music for short films. I stay active with skateboarding and yoga, and have recently taken up playing chess, just to see if I can get good at it. I like to explore obscure corners of the city, and generally blend in wherever I go. Sometimes, I feel like I'm too weird for the normies and too normie for some weirdos. I value a blend of creative personality and logic, since I'm that way myself. I've lived in a few different cities and only have a couple more continents to visit before crossing all seven off the list. I'm happy to explore and learn about anything and everything, wherever I am. I think this constant curiosity carries over well into relationships. I believe there is beauty everywhere and an open mind often leads to exciting discoveries, with travel or with people. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW I've got a good sense of humour, along with a goofy, adventurous side. I'm compassionate and conscientious: I try to do the right thing, and be generous. I tend to think deeply about everything. My dating history I've been selectively dating with long-term intent over the past five years. I've never been married, but I've been in a couple relationships that lasted about a year. I've used my time being single to make peace with myself and my life. I don't have any kids, and I'm ready for a family. What I'm looking for in a relationship There's nothing cuter than seeing an old couple that's still sweet to each other after all their years together. That's something to aspire to. I also visited my cousin overseas recently and met her husband for the first time. They were such a good team, supporting each other taking care of their young kids together. I really admired that. There is a lot of doom and gloom in the world these days, and a lot of people are hesitant to start a family because of this — justifiably so! I see it another way: starting a family is the most important thing I can see myself doing to create the future I wish to see. So many people have sacrificed so much to bring us to where we are today. I want to see how much further we can take it, at least in a cosmic spiritual sense, even though, physically, we all die. We are all the living descendants of survivors of plagues and wars, and I'm excited to see how we will continue to persevere. My ideal partner is honest, self-aware, and co-operative — willing to work things through. It feels kind of weird to say, but 'quiet' is also a quality that I think would work well for me. I do sometimes bounce off the walls and get downright silly, but most of the time I am a pretty quiet, low-key person., Someone loud with high energy as a baseline would wear me out pretty quickly. That said, I'd also love someone creative, with a great sense of style. Deal-breakers include poor hygiene, or being immature, uncommunicative or combative. They shouldn't be dishonest with themselves or others, or unable to confront difficult matters. Toronto the Better Looking for better love: I'm a divorced pilot who hates dating apps. I like to talk and, most importantly, I like to listen Why I'm doing it this way I yearn for the foundation of having a home and a person to return to. There is a lot of truth in the saying, 'If you want to go fast, go alone. if you want to go far, go together.' This is an exciting opportunity to cast a wider net for a true partner in life. So, want to go farther … together? Connect Want to get in touch with Tony? Email betterlove@ to request a connection. (Note: Responses are not guaranteed.)
Toronto Star
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Looking for better love: I'm a glamorous artist looking for someone tall, smart and snuggly
Better Love Better Love — part of the Star's Toronto the Better project — is a yearlong personal ad series that connects Torontonians looking for love, and offers an alternative to our swiping habit. Singles pen honest, vulnerable descriptions of what and who they're looking for, in a throwback to (photo-free) personal ads of yore. These essays will appear regularly in the Star, and interested parties can reply to an email address — betterlove@ — to connect. About me A glamazon brunette with curves, I'm an artist and renaissance woman. How would I describe my personality? I asked my brother and he said 'effervescent.' Ha! I'd say I'm friendly, open, self-aware, gregarious, patient and funny, but also a little neurospicy with a quiet house-sloth side. I moved to Toronto a year ago from a small island on the west coast. Because I've lived in so many different places, I have an openness to variety that makes me a little different. I also have hazel eyes, which I hear only five per cent of the world has! A friend once said, 'You refuse to let other people dictate who you are or what you do. You are unapologetically you.' I really care about my people and can be loyal to a fault. The pros of dating me: I'm a great cook, good listener and good talker. I love physical affection and bedroom time. I listen to good music, and love to experience the art, food, and magic of the city as well as stay in and cosy up with a good book or film. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW My relationship history I've never been married, and I'm interested in long-term commitment without societal pressures. I dove into my art the past few years and put a lot more priority into my platonic, family and business relationships. I haven't been dating too much as I'm still finding my feet in the big city and perhaps have been a bit gun-shy. I moved from a small town where the dating pool was akin to backyard kiddie pool. Toronto the Better Why is dating in Toronto so hard? We asked singles — and they didn't hold back Sarah Laing I enjoy being single, but I feel I'm ready to let someone in. There are so many amazing things you get to experience and learn about yourself when you're in a committed relationship. Of course, a lack of physical intimacy is a big reason being single sucks. What I'm looking for I'm looking for someone handsome and handy — someone who is intelligent, kind and confident, and financially stable too. I'm attracted to smart folks who appreciate the arts and read books. I'm tall, so I prefer a fella on the taller side who takes care of himself. It would be awesome to have an indoor and outdoor activity we do together. But I want my partner to have their own stuff going on too, like, 'Yes, honey, go enjoy your DND night.' I love that feeling of snuggling and trying to intertwine every little limb of each other. I love coffee mornings and dinner dates and catching up on the daily minutia. I love the emotional support and special stupid nicknames, and how sex gets better the more you love each other. Dealbreaker-wise, I travel a lot and need my alone time and space. I'm super-allergic to cats. Other no-nos include dishonesty; poor personal hygiene; messiness; indulging in hard drugs or cigarettes; and any signs of misogyny, racism, homophobia or transphobia. Why I'm putting myself out there I wanted to try this dating method because I felt like it was beneficial to put what I'm looking for into words, and also a really good idea in a world where it seems tough to meet folks without scrolling for hours. I'd like to put myself out there a bit more — I feel like I'm a catch and have a lot of love to give!
