What To Do After The First Date

Do you ever feel like life, and the world of dating, is a minefield of dos, don’ts and etiquette? Today on Muddy Matches we’re looking at all things to do with post-date communication. If you’re gearing up for a first date with your rural match and want to know the right etiquette to follow after… Continue reading What To Do After The First Date

Would They Make A Good Partner?

Their online dating profile seems perfect: they share your love of the countryside and rural life, they’re ready for a new relationship and conversation is flowing easily back and forth as you exchange online messages. So, you set up a date. When it comes to meeting them and the spark is there for sure, you… Continue reading Would They Make A Good Partner?

Meeting Their Friends + Family; What Should You Do?

Here at Muddy Matches we’re all about helping you meet your own countryside love. But once you’ve found your Muddy Match, the next step is meeting your new date’s friends and family. And this, we’re sure you’ll agree, can be very, very daunting. After all, you’re on show and trying to make a good impression,… Continue reading Meeting Their Friends + Family; What Should You Do?

Easter Date Ideas

The long Easter Bank Holiday weekend is a wonderful time to get dating. With a few extra days off work, the arrival of British Summer Time and the promise of better weather, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and have some fun with your date. Here are our favourite Muddy Matches ideas for dating… Continue reading Easter Date Ideas

Get To Know Your Muddy Match Better

First dates are tricky. You’re a bag of nerves, your hands are shaking, what you mean to say and what you actually say are worlds apart… and trying to think of interesting conversation starters is just one step too far. Panic not. We’ve put together this dating blog post of questions to ask to help… Continue reading Get To Know Your Muddy Match Better

How To Write An Eye-Catching Online Dating Message

Picture the scene. You’ve come across someone you like the look of on Muddy Matches and you’d like to get in touch via a direct message. However, when it comes to writing your message you freeze up with a massive bout of writer’s block. So what do you do? Send a generic message that may… Continue reading How To Write An Eye-Catching Online Dating Message

How To Make A Great First Date Impression

We all know that a great first impression is important in all areas of your life – from work to play, food to dating. So, how can you prepare well to make an impact when you arrive on a first date with your countryside date? Read on! 1. It’s all in the profile It begins… Continue reading How To Make A Great First Date Impression

Should You Give Your Date A Gift? The Muddy Matches Guide

To gift or not to gift – that is the question? Whether you’re about to meet someone for a first date or are seeing them on a more regular basis, the question of gifting can be quite tricky. Is taking a bunch of flowers is a bit over the top or old-fashioned, or is it… Continue reading Should You Give Your Date A Gift? The Muddy Matches Guide

Five Ideas For March + April Dates

Spring is on its way, which means it’s time to get outside, soak up some vitamin D and enjoy some fun and romantic date ideas. Here at Muddy Matches we firmly believe that making experiences together in the fresh air can only be a good thing for your love life. So read on for five… Continue reading Five Ideas For March + April Dates

Seven Outdoorsy Holidays For Countryside Lovers

With summer coming up and the promise of longer, warmer days it’s time to start planning your holidays. When you’re single it can be difficult to find something that suits your solo status. Let’s face it – cosy hotels offering romantic dinners à deux at sunset aren’t going to cut it. So, in today’s blog… Continue reading Seven Outdoorsy Holidays For Countryside Lovers