Why Your “Usual Type” should be left at the farmhouse door when dating on Muddy Matches.
So, your dating profile’s packed with more charm than a prize-winning heifer, and you’re ready to explore matches who’d rather bond over erecting an electric fence than meet up for a skinny latte.
But there’s a problem; You’re clinging to your “usual type” when really it’s time to let go.
If you’re anything like us then you’ve always fancied burly farmers with more facial hair you could forage in, and a passion for vintage Land Rovers. Or maybe your type is a rosy-cheeked lass who bakes scones and rides horses like she’s auditioning for the lead in a period drama.
That’s all well and good, but on Muddy Matches, where every profile is a delightful grab-bag of welly wearing, rural charm, sticking to your type is like refusing to plant anything but potatoes.
Sure, spuds are great, but have you tried a courgette?
Your “usual type” is likely a comfy old habit, stitched together from past crushes or that one dreamy gamekeeper you met at the Country Fayre, five years ago.
But old habits, like even the trustiest old wellies, can get you stuck in the mud. Narrowing your sights means you’re missing out on a whole heap of potential.
Our advice: Why wait for the perfect puddle when there is a glorious, muddy swamp of opportunity wanting you to wade through it?
Let’s face it, trying something different, well outside your comfort zone, always brings an extra layer of excitement and anticipation; and that’s what dating on Muddy Matches is all about, right?
With such a treasure trove of profiles to search through, you’ll likely stumble across quirky, eccentric and charismatic characters who might not initially tick your usual boxes, but their stories, enthusiasm, spark and life experiences could have you waiting for that next ping of a new message.
Why? Because sticking to your type is safe, and safe can sometimes be routinely mundane as well. Venturing beyond your comfort zone on Muddy Matches is a voyage into the unknown but who knows you will unearth. That quiet chap who prefers fly fishing to pub quizzes might not immediately scream “your type,” but give him a chance, and you could find yourself smitten by what he brings to the table.
Or that loud-and-proud lass who’s more into mud runs and custard creams than knitting? She might not be your usual cup of tea, but her infectious energy could well be just your tonic.
Truth is, if your “type” keeps leading to dodgy dates then maybe it’s time to rethink your strategy. Repeating the same pattern and expecting different results is like planting carrots in clay and hoping for a bumper crop.
By opening your heart to someone outside your usual mould, you’re breaking the cycle.
The good news is you can leave your type at the farmhouse door and do so with a chuckle too. Our five golden rules when stepping into the unknown are easy to follow:
1. Rewrite your Mental Checklist of specifics: Instead of “must love sheepdogs and own a flat cap,” try “must have a sense of humour and sense of adventure.” Broaden your criteria and you’ll be amazed at who catches your eye.
2. Ditch the physical stuff in favour of personality and character. We are all guilty of falling for what we know just because it catches our attention at first glance. But flip it on its head, and put more onus on what makes a person tick than that snap first impression based upon looks.
3. Favourite like you’re looking through a John Deere sales brochure whilst building a wish list: Ignore any filters, practicalities or likely logistical challenges and favourite people who simply seem intriguing and interesting. It’s best to have a favourites list full to bursting with profiles to take another closer look at when you have more a level head than leave it sparse. Remember, an instant spark is great but people can be slow burners too.
4. Embrace the absurdity of attraction: Love often pops up in the unlikeliest of places and Muddy Matches proves it. Let yourself fancy someone for reasons that make no sense, like their knack for spotting rare birds or their terrible (but adorable) attempt at a profile pic with a grumpy goat – just explore a little deeper into their bio.
5. Look back at your dating history and have a giggle. Mock your past pickiness like you’d tease a mate for wearing flip-flops to a muddy field. It’ll free you up to explore new possibilities with a fresh mindset.
Your very own muddy love story might start with someone who’s nothing like your type but everything like your soulmate who’s waiting to share a flask of tea with you in a rainy field.