“Everything worth doing starts with being scared”. OK, so Art Garfunkel wasn’t known as a great philosopher, but there’s a lot of truth in his statement and internet dating is no exception to rule. It can be daunting writing a profile for all to see and sending messages to people, but as Art says it’s… Continue reading Building Your Dating Confidence
Category: Dating Advice
Have You Ever Lied to Impress a Date?
According to statistics, the most common lies that people tell on a dating site are about their height, weight and age. However, when you meet in person it’s pretty easy to tell whether someone is more cuddly than athletic and that bit less than 6ft tall. So we asked people what lies they’ve told to… Continue reading Have You Ever Lied to Impress a Date?
Outdoor Dating – First Dates
On a first date, it is important to consider your safety and to make sure that you meet in a public place. Therefore we wouldn’t encourage people to go on a walk or cycle ride in the countryside on a first date, but there are plenty of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in public… Continue reading Outdoor Dating – First Dates
Reasons not to include children in your photos
We understand that if you have children, they are an important part of your life and, as such many parents are keen to include pictures of their children in their profiles. However, before adding a photo of your child or a friend’s child to your profile, it is important to consider the following:
Should You Open With a Joke?
When you’re looking to send a message to someone on a dating site, you might be thinking of creative ways to break the ice and might even be tempted to add a joke, but is it a good idea?
Why You Really Need a Profile Photo!
If you’re looking to receive lots of messages on a dating site, the most important thing that you can do is to add a Main Photo to your dating profile. In a recent poll on Muddy Matches we asked members whether they would get in touch with someone who didn’t have a profile photo and… Continue reading Why You Really Need a Profile Photo!
Tips for Meeting People at Country Shows
As you may have guessed by now, we love a good country show; in fact we love them so much that we provide a list of them for our members. As well as being a great day out, they can also be a great way to meet new people. So here are some tips for… Continue reading Tips for Meeting People at Country Shows
The Best BBQ Recipes to Impress Your Date
Fancy a relaxed outdoor date in the sunshine? A BBQ is the perfect way to enjoy a great lunch together and there are lots of country parks with BBQ areas, so that you can cook your food without risking damage to the environment. Below are some wonderful BBQ dishes, courtesy of Muddy Boots burgers and… Continue reading The Best BBQ Recipes to Impress Your Date
7 Things Not To Do After a Breakup
Do you know someone who did something drastic after a breakup? Something like spending all their savings, moving to another country, or worse still getting married to a rebound? Your mind is in no shape to make rational decisions after a breakup. Even though above examples are extreme, there are a few very common mistakes… Continue reading 7 Things Not To Do After a Breakup
10 First Message Dos and Don’ts
Sending a message to someone is the bread and butter of internet dating, so we have created a 10 point guide to what you should and shouldn’t do when sending your first message to someone.