If it is true, the fact that she wasn’t up for sharing a double room on first date (Premier Inn or otherwise) meant that the “gentleman” was looking for sex and not a relationship. So, great he showed his colours upfront. This actually has the ring of truth about it, a lot of men would do this in the depressing modern dating game. What I don’t think is authentic is her ongoing quest for a relationship. I think she has to have a man on the go or on the horizon for the column. I don’t think she wants a relationship at all. I wouldn’t in her position. I would be happy living in a lovely part of the world, I would enjoy my animals, make a life that doesn’t rely on chasing after anybody, or changing myself to suit anybody else. I might pluck out the chin hairs but the thongs and the waxing would be ditched. She is 60 plus for goodness sake. Time for her to enjoy life on her terms, relax, unclench. If you can’t drop everything restrictive, not working, unsuitable by that age, when can you?