The secret to winning a country lover’s heart

At Muddy Matches, we regularly get asked ‘what is the best way to win the heart of a country lover?’. Folklore says the way to a man’s heart his through his stomach. So maybe a hearty farmhouse breakfast or a proper homely roast is key? Some singles suggest a spontaneous, sense of adventure in a… Continue reading The secret to winning a country lover’s heart

Tackling an age old question: Have I been single too long?

Why is it that, in certain parts of society, being single can sometimes mean that you’re at a disadvantage? From the well-meaning platitudes of relatives enquiring as to the status of your love life, and the romantic stories that we’re fed on the TV, on film and in books, to extortionate single supplements when travelling… Continue reading Tackling an age old question: Have I been single too long?

‘It is what it is’: Love Island’s muddy intentions

Reality dating show Love Island (season 8) has returned to our TV screens for the summer, and this year’s line up of singles is already raising a few eyebrows. We are the first to admit that tuning in to Love Island is not likely the first priority nor preference for the majority of the country… Continue reading ‘It is what it is’: Love Island’s muddy intentions

5 dating tips from a real life mud lover

‘Know your core values and don’t sweat the small stuff.’ That’s the real life advice, given to help get the best out of country-life dating, by one Gloucestershire single who should know; she unearthed ‘the one’ last year after putting in the hard graft. Originally from Oxfordshire, dog lover, and Park Run fan, Trish joined… Continue reading 5 dating tips from a real life mud lover

‘Dating my muddy match is a dream come true’

A 90% muddy animal lover from Aberfeldy in Central Scotland says her muddy match is a ‘dream come true’ and everything she’d hoped for. That’s why she has given Muddy Matches a huge thumbs up by posting a 5 star Google review of her online dating experience online. Scottish singleton Mary had opened her online… Continue reading ‘Dating my muddy match is a dream come true’

Winnie’s arrival marks a year of muddy love

Trish and David met whilst online dating with Muddy Matches just over a year ago. Now they have a gundog together… that’s commitment! ‘Do you like peacocks? No that’s not a euphemism!’ Trish and David’s fledgling rural romance got off to the muddiest of starts with the muddiest of messages; the type you’re only likely… Continue reading Winnie’s arrival marks a year of muddy love

“We’ve probably crossed paths without even noticing.”

At Muddy Matches we love hearing from mud lovers and country couples who have found love whilst country life dating with us, and have since flown the nest. Thomas is one such mud lover who has been in touch, and posted a welcome 5-star view of his experience on Google. “I joined Muddy Matches after… Continue reading “We’ve probably crossed paths without even noticing.”

Why Polo has more pulling power than football!

Polo finds itself in the press this morning, thanks to the schedule of a certain Royal – and it’s clear mud loving singles who online date with us share Prince Harry’s love of life with a mallet and the Sport of Kings too. Sure, not all single Tom, Dick or Harrys will have the Prince’s… Continue reading Why Polo has more pulling power than football!

Take the plunge; a 5 star review

At Muddy Matches, we are delighted to received a new 5 star Trust Pilot review of our farmer dating service by mud lover, Ian. Here’s what Ian had to say. “Ok, where do i start? I joined muddy matches a couple of years back on the encouragement of a friend who met someone on Muddy… Continue reading Take the plunge; a 5 star review