Fitting a Niche

Muddy Matches members generally come to the site through a recommendation from a mud-loving friend, or through a Google search for ‘farmer dating’ or ‘countryside dating’; so it’s a surprise when we receive profiles that don’t mention the countryside at all. You don’t need to write “I think that I am muddy because…”, but it’s… Continue reading Fitting a Niche

Giving the Wrong Impression

Since the dawn of the miniskirt, parents up and down the country have been heard to utter the phrase ‘is that a skirt or a belt?’ to their daughters, and perhaps in the 70s ‘son are those pants or shorts?’ came into play too. The disgruntled comment is all about giving out the wrong impression,… Continue reading Giving the Wrong Impression

Nervous About Online Dating?

If you’re new to online dating or have come back to it after a long time, it’s completely normal to be nervous. However, internet dating isn’t as scary as you may think and there are lots of measures in place on Muddy Matches to keep you safe online and to keep your details secure. Your… Continue reading Nervous About Online Dating?

Dating Message Templates

Messages on dating sites should be three things; personal, short and not weird.  By personal, we mean that you shouldn’t send exactly the same message to lots of people; it should be tailored to show that you have looked at each person’s profile and photos before getting in touch with them. It should be short… Continue reading Dating Message Templates

What To Do When You Start Dating Someone

Can I go on first dates with two different people in one week? We’ve met a couple of times, are we an item now? Should I remove my profile from the site? The early days of dating can be a bit of an etiquette nightmare – trying to decide if you can meet up with… Continue reading What To Do When You Start Dating Someone

How to Write a Dating Profile

Let’s face it, writing your dating profile can lead to writer’s block, so sometimes it’s a good idea to come at it from another angle – to think outside of the box by drawing a lot of boxes. Brainstorms aren’t just for quirky teacher in films or team building activities, they can also be helpful… Continue reading How to Write a Dating Profile

Pancake Day Date

Pancakes are a leveler of men; so much so that we’re pretty sure that even top chefs have to disguise the first one of a batch with a lot of sauce, or end up scrapping them off the floor after a failed attempt to flip them without using a spatula. If you don’t mind looking… Continue reading Pancake Day Date