I want to get close to a woman but only want friendship after two divorces

DEAR DEIDRE: GETTING physical and being loved up doesn’t interest me but I would like to find a female friend.

I’m in my sixties and have been divorced twice, and a relationship is not what I want.

But I’m lonely and would love a female companion to go to the cinema or share a meal with.

I’ve tried going on dating sites and matched with a nice woman.

I was open and frank about what I wanted and we seemed to be on the same page.

But when it came to the day of meeting up...