You’ve signed up for internet dating, uploaded a fantastic profile and a collection of photos that show you at you best…now what do you do?: a. Sit back and wait for messages to come flooding in from other members and only check your account once a week. b. Have a look through for people that… Continue reading How to Get Noticed Online
Category: Dating Advice
First Date Checklist
If like me, you lose the power of thought when you’re incredibly nervous you may just find it helpful to consult our handy checklist before setting off on a first date:
Do You Need a Quiz to Find a Partner?
Nowadays you can take a quiz to tell you about every aspect of your life (which are usually based on a psychological profiling questionnaires called the MBTI System), but would you trust a questionnaire to help you to find the love of your life? We look into the pros cons of using a personality quiz… Continue reading Do You Need a Quiz to Find a Partner?
Should Men Pay on the First Date?
If you’re a man opening this blog post, we apologise if you’re completely outraged at the suggestion that in the 21st century some women still expect men to pay the bill on a first date. Please keep reading though ladies and gentlemen as we discuss the murky subject of who should pay on a first… Continue reading Should Men Pay on the First Date?
Olympic Themed Dates
Getting hold of last-minute tickets to the Olympics has become a sport in its own right, but there are plenty more ways to enjoy the action with your date, from free sporting events to sampling a bit of culture:
Lucky Pants and Pre-date Rituals
Preparing for your first date with someone you’ve never met can be pretty nerve-wracking, so we asked around to find out what pre-date rituals friends and family perform to make them feel at their best. Luckily nobody mentioned any Something About Mary style preparations, so what were the most common answers?
When Should You Suggest Going on a Second Date?
So… you’ve arranged a first date with someone you’ve met online and it’s all going rather well, so well in fact that you would like to meet up again. How long should you wait before asking about arranging a second date? We discuss the pros and cons of each situation to help you to make… Continue reading When Should You Suggest Going on a Second Date?
Keeping Your Profile Fresh – Profile Text
In the same way that changing your photos can attract new people to your profile, updating your profile text can also attract new people. Here the most important things to consider when updating your profile text: Make sure your dating status is correct Muddy Matches isn’t just about finding a romantic partner, however if you… Continue reading Keeping Your Profile Fresh – Profile Text
Keeping your profile fresh and relevant – Photos
If you’ve been on a dating site for a while, or have recently re-activated your account at Muddy Matches, it might be the right time for you to think about re-vamping your profile. In this blog post we’ll look into ways to update your photos and suggest good reasons why you might wish to do… Continue reading Keeping your profile fresh and relevant – Photos
Long Distance Dating – Meeting Up
In our last post we discussed why you should broaden your search to include members from further afield, but how do you go about meeting them for the first time? Meet in the middle If you’ve agreed to meet with someone who doesn’t live nearby, try to find a central point, so that you both… Continue reading Long Distance Dating – Meeting Up