Online dating, like many other aspects of life, has an unofficial code of conduct. Below I have outlined some of the aspects of good practice that will stand you in good stead for online dating; from how to present yourself in your profile to how to reply to messages.
Category: Dating Advice
What to Wear on a Countryside Date
If you search for ‘what to wear on a date’ you’ll come across hundreds of posts about picking the perfect shirt and tie combination or a dress that reveals enough to look attractive, but not so much as to look tarty. However, if you’re going on a shooting date or a walk in the countryside,… Continue reading What to Wear on a Countryside Date
Reasons Your Photo is Being Rejected
When you sign up for online dating on Muddy Matches you are encouraged to add a photograph to your profile. However, you may find that your photo is rejected when it is sent to us for approval. Here are some of the top reasons why a Main Photo will be rejected and how to avoid… Continue reading Reasons Your Photo is Being Rejected
Romantic Walks in the UK and Ireland
Here at Muddy Matches we love nothing more than getting out and about in the countryside. So here are some of our favourite walks that would be perfect for an outdoor date.
What Does ‘Muddy Dating’ Mean?
Here at Muddy Matches we’ve been called all kinds of things, from ‘muddy boots dating’ to ‘muddy matters’, ‘muddy dating’ and even ‘muddy mattresses’ (by Steve’s 5-year-old son). People also question what Muddy Matches is all about; so I thought it was time to address some of their questions about ‘muddy dating’ in a blog… Continue reading What Does ‘Muddy Dating’ Mean?
Dating Tips We’ve Learned from James Bond
This weekend sees the cinema release of the latest James Bond Film, Skyfall, and if there’s one thing I’m willing to put money on, it’s that James Bond will woo at least one woman in this new offering. So what can we learn from 007?
Autumn Date Ideas
The leaves have turned brown and there’s a chill in the air, which as any ‘muddy’ person will know marks the start of the autumn dating season. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor date or a cosy fireplace, take a look at our ideas for autumn dates:
When Should You Tell Your Date That You’ve Googled Them?
A few months back, we looked into whether you should or shouldn’t Google your date (other search engines are available). We received a surprising number of responses through Facebook and Twitter; from people who said that they felt “it is a little stalkerish”, to those who said that they would look someone up to “check… Continue reading When Should You Tell Your Date That You’ve Googled Them?
What to Write About Your Job on Your Profile
If you gather together a group of people who don’t know each, you can almost guarantee that it’ll be less than five minutes before the conversation turns to what people do for a living (assuming you’re not all at an industry event). So it’s only fair to assume that when someone is looking at your… Continue reading What to Write About Your Job on Your Profile
Top Dating Site Turn Offs
There’s something about working for an online dating site, which encourages people to tell you all their least favourite things about all dating sites. Here are some of the top turn-offs and our guide to how to avoid them…