How To Write The Perfect Online Dating Message

Your search has finally paid off and you’ve found a Muddy Match you want to contact. So, you click on ‘Message’ but then your mind goes blank. What on earth should you write to make an impression and get conversation started? This is the Muddy Matches guide to crafting a wonderful online dating message. 1.… Continue reading How To Write The Perfect Online Dating Message

Six Tips For Writing A Great Online Dating Profile

On Muddy Matches we’re so proud to list thousands of countryside singles, all looking for their own Muddy Match. So, how do you stand out from the crowd and grab someone’s attention? First things first; a fantastic profile picture is essential to make them click through to find out more but what will make them… Continue reading Six Tips For Writing A Great Online Dating Profile

Would They Make A Good Partner?

Their online dating profile seems perfect: they share your love of the countryside and rural life, they’re ready for a new relationship and conversation is flowing easily back and forth as you exchange online messages. So, you set up a date. When it comes to meeting them and the spark is there for sure, you… Continue reading Would They Make A Good Partner?

How To Make A Great First Date Impression

We all know that a great first impression is important in all areas of your life – from work to play, food to dating. So, how can you prepare well to make an impact when you arrive on a first date with your countryside date? Read on! 1. It’s all in the profile It begins… Continue reading How To Make A Great First Date Impression

How To Make The First Move And Meet In Real Life

Online dating is a wonderful way to meet like-minded singles who share your love of fitness, adventure and keeping active. And, even better, you can do this all from the comfort of your own home. It can, however, be very easy to fall in to the ‘penpal’ trap – exchanging lots and lots of messages… Continue reading How To Make The First Move And Meet In Real Life

How To Enjoy Online Dating

Online dating needn’t be scary. Over the years it’s become a more and more popular and successful way to meet a partner. Just take a look at our Muddy Matches success stories to see how fantastic it can be! If you’re new to the online dating world and are a little bit overwhelmed then we… Continue reading How To Enjoy Online Dating

Nine Countryside Date Ideas In Cornwall

Cornwall! With its rocky coastline, sandy beaches, beautiful countryside and plenty of destinations for cream teas and fish and chips, it’s the perfect holiday destination for countryside lovers from across the UK. Cornwall is about more than just surfing though. In today’s blog post we’ve put together our favourite ideas for enjoying the fresh air… Continue reading Nine Countryside Date Ideas In Cornwall

Springtime Dating Updates

Spring is in the air! Longer days, warmer weather, buds bursting out on the trees. It’s a wonderful time of year and, if you’re lonely after a winter of hibernation, a great time to get back in to online dating. If your online dating profile is out of date, or if you’re creating one for… Continue reading Springtime Dating Updates

First Date Conversation Starters

First dates can be nerve-wracking and, even if you’re usually the chattiest of people, you might find yourself lost for words. Thankfully, if you’ve met over Muddy Matches, you’ll already have a love of country life and the outdoors in common. However, if you’re worried about conversation faltering, why not bring up one of these… Continue reading First Date Conversation Starters

Getting to Know You Questions

If you have made it to the stage of going on a first date, then is means that your dating profile and photos worked and now is the time to get to know each other face-to-face. Here are some questions that will help you to find out more about one another.