Category: Dating Advice

Put Your Phone Down! Country Dating + Phone Etiquette

The world of dating has changed. From meeting in a pub or at a country event, more and more people are turning to online dating sites to find people who share their loves and passions. In fact, we have over 240,000 rural singles waiting to meet other country lovers, and for more than just a… Continue reading Put Your Phone Down! Country Dating + Phone Etiquette

Nine Romantic October Dates In The Countryside

What does October mean to you? The scent of autumnal leaves as they gently fall from the trees? Excitement at the thought of Halloween? Dread because Christmas is coming? Well, for us, October offers a wonderful time to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air with your country loving date. So, with our ten years… Continue reading Nine Romantic October Dates In The Countryside

Six Tips For Online Dating With Muddy Matches After Time Off

Coming back to dating, and online dating, after time off the scene can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve been in a long-term relationship, divorced or widowed, it’s normal for single people to feel apprehensive when it comes to getting back on the love horse and searching for a new relationship. The good news is that our… Continue reading Six Tips For Online Dating With Muddy Matches After Time Off

Alternative Autumn Date Inspiration For Countryside Singles

Had enough of the usual autumn date ideas? Want to be a bit more creative than meeting up for an autumnal walk, bonfire or, worst of all, a coffee date? We’ve got you covered in this blog post. We like to think that our Muddy Matches countryside singles like to do something a little bit… Continue reading Alternative Autumn Date Inspiration For Countryside Singles

Prime Time!

According to reports, over 1.5 million UK households tuned in to see rural singletons Grace and dairy farmer Martin start their pursuit of happiness in the first episode of Love in the Countryside when Series 2 aired for the first time on BBC2 last Tuesday. It may not attract the same viewing figures as enjoyed by… Continue reading Prime Time!

Seven Dating Dilemmas – And How To Tackle Them

Dating can be exciting, fun and full of promise. But at the same time, it can be confusing, upsetting and mind-boggling. There are so many potential pitfalls and dilemmas that sometimes, it might feel easier just to give up entirely. Stop right there! At Muddy Matches we have over ten years of countryside dating experience… Continue reading Seven Dating Dilemmas – And How To Tackle Them

Love in the Countryside returns to BBC

BBC 2 reality rural dating series Love in the Countryside returns to our TV screens this week (Tuesday, 9pm) and yes, here at Muddy Matches HQ, we admit to being just a little too overexcited about the whole darn thing. Now, the little box in the corner of the room doesn’t typically get a look… Continue reading Love in the Countryside returns to BBC

Setting Up Your Muddy Matches Profile – The Foolproof Guide

As the nights draw in, you may find that you have more time to think about love and dating. Meeting people who share your country lifestyle and love for the outdoors can be tricky, particularly if hitting bars and restaurants isn’t your thing. So you are in the right place, as Muddy Matches was designed… Continue reading Setting Up Your Muddy Matches Profile – The Foolproof Guide

Why Muddy Matches Is A Great Place To Meet Country Singles – The Stats

Here at Muddy Matches we love the country life… plenty of time outside, weekends spent hiking through the open countryside, spending our free time visiting country fairs, looking after our gardens (and chickens) and so on. So, along with over ten years of experience in the online dating world, we really are the ideal people… Continue reading Why Muddy Matches Is A Great Place To Meet Country Singles – The Stats