In an ideal world, you’d write a dating profile, make it live and go on to receive a message from the man or woman of your dream within a few hours. In the real world, it can take time to find your perfect match online, so it’s important to make sure that your profile is… Continue reading 10 Minute Profile Updates
Category: Dating Advice
What Your Profile Says About You
A dating profile can tell you a lot about someone, and it’s not just the words themselves that influence what people think of your dating profile; the length of the text can also make a difference. Here are some classic examples of profiles (not taken from real profiles) to show you what each style of… Continue reading What Your Profile Says About You
How Many Members Have Googled a Date?
In a time where 50% of people in the UK and Ireland have a Facebook account, it is easier than ever to find out about your date via social media and a via a simple Google search. Whether you should investigate your date online is a matter of personal preference – some people find it… Continue reading How Many Members Have Googled a Date?
First Date Safety Advice
You’ve probably heard horror stories about online dating being a dangerous place to meet someone, from people who have never used a dating website, but online dating is no more dangerous than meeting someone in the supermarket queue. Whether you’ve met someone at a party, at the races, or online, it’s important to think about… Continue reading First Date Safety Advice
Silence isn’t Golden
There’s a time and a place for silence – libraries, exams, moments of calm contemplation – but internet dating is not the best place to be the strong, silent type. The single best way to find a date on an online dating site is to send messages to everyone you are interested in meeting. Yes,… Continue reading Silence isn’t Golden
Looking for a Serious Relationship?
If you’re looking for a serious relationship, rather than a fling, you may be a little concerned about meeting someone via online dating websites. However, there are ways to tell whether someone is looking for a serious relationship rather than a bit of fun. Making their intentions clear Fortunately, some people do say that they… Continue reading Looking for a Serious Relationship?
Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget
Going out for dates can be an expensive business, especially if you fork out for fancy food and drink. Here are some alternatives to standard date ideas that could save you money, without making you look like a cheapskate. A romantic meal A romantic meal is a classic date idea, but going out to a… Continue reading Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget
10 Things Not to Wear on a First Date
For a first date, your outfit should be matched to the activity that you are taking part in, it should also be clean, comfortable and presentable. Here are 10 things that you should not wear on a first date, although there are always exceptions to a rule:
5 Essential Dating Profile Photos
“Which photos should I include on my profile?” is one of the most common questions that we get asked. Here are the five photos that you should include on your dating profile. To upload photos on Muddy Matches, just sign in to your account and click on ‘My photos‘. You will then be able to… Continue reading 5 Essential Dating Profile Photos
I’m Not Very Good With Technology
Online dating, by its very nature, involves using technology to find matches. It’s easy to say “I’m not very good with technology” and to dismiss the whole idea of finding love online, but a few simple tweaks will mean that even true technophobes won’t miss out on the opportunity of meeting new people online. Here’s… Continue reading I’m Not Very Good With Technology