Month: September 2016

Things People say to Single People

When you are single, you will find out that you are a great source of entertainment for your friends and family and you will also find that they will be keen to give you advice (some welcome and some not so welcome). Here are some of the things that you will hear a lot, but… Continue reading Things People say to Single People

How to let them down gently

Being in a situation where you have to turn people down may sound like a dream at first, but it can be a tricky to find the best way to do it. Here is how to politely let someone down gently at every stage of the dating process… What to do if you receive unwanted messages… Continue reading How to let them down gently

Photo Faux Pas

Your Main photo is one of the most important parts of your dating profile, so we are keen to help you to avoid some of the most common photo faux pas. Here are some of the most common photo mistakes and how to avoid making them yourself. Hiding your face We don’t allow people to… Continue reading Photo Faux Pas

Thank you for allowing me to meet the man of my dreams…

“Hi Muddy Matches, After just a few short weeks on your website, I met Mark and we have been seeing one another ever since!  Mark is so true to his profile and he feels the same about me as we have spent some wonderful weekends together going camping, hiking and cycling.  We have only been… Continue reading Thank you for allowing me to meet the man of my dreams…

What you need to know about Dating a Dog Lover

Muddy Matches isn’t specifically designed for dog-lovers, but we have more than our fair-share of dog devotees on the website and more than a few four-legged visitors have crossed the threshold of Muddy Matches HQ over the years (including MM’s mascot Morven). Love me, love my dog A survey by dog sitting website DogBuddy.com found that… Continue reading What you need to know about Dating a Dog Lover

Online Dating Checklist

You have signed up to an online dating website and are keen to get going. Now what? Fill in your basic details honestly! It may be tempting to adjust certain personal details such as your age (because you’ve been told that you don’t look your age), but it lying will be a waste of time… Continue reading Online Dating Checklist

Should Men Pay?

This week, the dating programme First Dates (which is surprisingly good at creating matches), hit the headlines when one woman showed disgust at being asked to split the cost of the bill. Mary and Brian were paired up together and it appeared that they were having a good time together until the waitress asked if… Continue reading Should Men Pay?

I have met a fab farmer…

“I have met a fab farmer through your site, and 3 months into the relationship, all is going well. I would like to congratulate you on your brilliant site, which is by far the best I have used. I was previously other dating sites and on all of these sites I have experienced time wasters, freaks… Continue reading I have met a fab farmer…