Category: Dating Advice

‘Fancy getting scared out of your skin with me?’

7 reasons why inviting your match to watch a horror movie isn’t as scary an idea for a first date as it may seem. 1 in 3 Brits aged 18+ say they will cosy up with their ‘boo’ and watch a horror film, settle in for a scary movie marathon or box binge old thrillers,… Continue reading ‘Fancy getting scared out of your skin with me?’

Is Halloween becoming a ‘plus one’ party howler?

With Halloween parties set to be more popular than ever, the pressures of a plus-one invite are a tricky trade off with few treats for singles. We’ve all been there. The invite arrives for a New Years Eve party, a wedding or a family Christmas knees-up, and the dreaded mention of ‘plus one’ sends a… Continue reading Is Halloween becoming a ‘plus one’ party howler?

Testing the waters; letting the head sense check the heart.

Playing the field or letting the head sense check the heart? Single females are dating more since lockdown to gauge their true feelings. You know how country life dating with Muddy Matches works; Search, match, connect, meet IRL and hopefully commit. It’s all muddy ever afters and rural romance from that point. Right? Well, not… Continue reading Testing the waters; letting the head sense check the heart.

Vineyard volunteering offers a vintage date idea.

Vineyard Volunteering provides an outdoorsy Autumn date idea that is both different, but also a bit of time-honoured tradition. Many of the UK’s 770+ vineyards are, once again, looking for seasonal help to hand harvest their grapes, and from the larger producer to the 1-acre family run artisan sites, they welcome volunteers onto the 3,500… Continue reading Vineyard volunteering offers a vintage date idea.

Swapping details whilst online dating is a waiting game

“I hate this messaging system. Wanna WhatsApp me?” 8 tips to keeping the online dating ‘sprinter’ at arms length until you’re comfortable to swap details. “It would be easier if you just gave me your number?”Ah, the opening gambit of the online dating sprinter.We’ve all stumbled across a sprinter at one time or another whilst… Continue reading Swapping details whilst online dating is a waiting game

Locked down puppy love can lead to more online matches

With dog ownership going through the roof during the various stages of lockdown, it is no real surprise that doggy selfies are on the up when it comes to being uploaded to online dating profiles too. It’s a trend we’ve definitely seen at Muddy Matches, and rather than be an er, bone of contention, it… Continue reading Locked down puppy love can lead to more online matches

Popular dates that are a walk in the park!

Getting out and about in nature is a great way to spend a date. Not only do you get the endorphin rush from the exercise, but the experience of being out amongst the greenery and colour is also perfect for calming anxiety. If this sounds like just the date for you, then read on. We… Continue reading Popular dates that are a walk in the park!

Brits say animal lovers make the ‘paw’fect match when online dating

‘I love anything on four legs… but now I’m looking for someone on two to love just as much.’ It’s a common, dare we say overused (?), profile line at Muddy Matches country life dating but you know what, animal love holds such-minded singles in good stead when it comes to finding love. Statistics say… Continue reading Brits say animal lovers make the ‘paw’fect match when online dating