Author: Andrew Mitchell

First Impressions Count

You have probably heard it hundreds of times before, but first impressions really do count. Here are some ways to make a good first impression online and in person. Online Your profile If someone only spends 30 seconds looking at your dating profile, then they will probably only see your Main Photo and a few… Continue reading First Impressions Count

Avoid these Instant Turn-offs

Online dating websites allow you to show thousands of people what a great person you actually are, but you can also run the risk of putting people off with a few simple mistakes. Here are some things that will scare people away from you. Not making an effort A blurry photo and one short sentence… Continue reading Avoid these Instant Turn-offs

Homely Date Ideas

“I like going out, or staying in” is one of the most popular phrases on online dating websites, so we’ve put together some date ideas for when you’d rather stay at home than head out for the evening. Before we start, please remember that it is best practice to meet in a busy public place… Continue reading Homely Date Ideas

Dine and Dash

Earlier this week, on 28 August, a man in the United States of America was accused of extorting money from women by eating in a restaurant with them and leaving before the bill came. The accused, Paul Gonzales, has become known as the ‘dine-and-dash dater’ by American newspapers after eight women said that he had… Continue reading Dine and Dash

August success stories: The summer of love

While the UK was baking in record temperatures through the month of August, the summer heatwave provided ample opportunity for our countryside-loving members to get out there on some dates and find their Muddy Match. Here are just a few of the many emails we’ve had from members who wanted to share their positive experiences… Continue reading August success stories: The summer of love

All My Friends Have Someone

If you are the last of your friends to meet a partner, then you can start to feel like you have been left on the shelf and that your friends are all having a great time doing ‘couply’ things together. It’s not you Being single doesn’t mean that you aren’t a desirable person, it just… Continue reading All My Friends Have Someone

How to Meet More People

Online dating is a great way to view thousands of single people from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you choose to). However, many people make the mistake of being too picky when they join a dating website and narrowing their field down to just a few people. Here are some ways to… Continue reading How to Meet More People

LGBTQ Dating in the Countryside

According to the Office of National Statistics, just two percent of people identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) in 2016. Statistics for the number of transgender people are hard to come by and are notoriously inaccurate, but estimates by the Home Office suggest that between 300,000 and 500,000 people are transgender. The Office of National… Continue reading LGBTQ Dating in the Countryside