Linda meets her muddy match in double quick time

Sometimes finding a ‘needle in a haystack’ happens much quicker than you expect. Just ask Linda. 80% muddy and ‘happiest in jeans and wellies walking the dogs’, Linda started countryside dating with Muddy Matches in December 2023. She hoped to unearth a fellow mud lover ‘happy with their lot in life’, ideally for a coffee… Continue reading Linda meets her muddy match in double quick time

10 rural dating resolutions for countryside dating in 2024

Are you looking to change your dating stars, and give your love life a welcome January jumpstart in 2024, but you’re not sure whee to start? At Muddy Matches, our first dating advice blog of the New Year takes a look at 10 rural resolutions – with country credentials at heart – that you can… Continue reading 10 rural dating resolutions for countryside dating in 2024

‘I wanted to meet someone loves country life’ Harry (25)

Good to hear from gamekeeper and groundskeeper Harry, who chose to fly the country dating nest with a new beau in tow. Harry, from Wiltshire, joined Muddy Matches in August 2023 as a premium mud lover, and leaves just over 1 month on having unearthed what he came looking for. He was keen to connect… Continue reading ‘I wanted to meet someone loves country life’ Harry (25)

Widower unearths his ‘perfect partner’ – Martin (54)

A ‘glass half full’ widower from Warwickshire joined Muddy Matches in May 2022, believing in ‘good manner, honesty, integrity and good, old fashioned values’ when it came to finding love. And 80% muddy Martin (54), found those values he holds closest to his heart would hold in him stead when online dating with us. He… Continue reading Widower unearths his ‘perfect partner’ – Martin (54)

Showjumper takes the reins on her love life – Lauren (40)

A horsey girl, with a muddy score of 80%, from Lincolnshire first joined Muddy Matches in May 2021. She hoped to match with an animal lover who ‘appreciates’ her passion for horses, and with whom to ‘share life’s adventures with.’ Now showjumper Lauren, who has been on and off dating with us for the past… Continue reading Showjumper takes the reins on her love life – Lauren (40)

What can lesser muddy singles tell us about love?

From spontaneous social butterflies to celebrating individuality: 9 things country singles can learn from daters living a life much less rural With the rural lifestyle associated to strong community bonds, a connection to nature and simpler, slower-paced living, it is no surprise that almost 20% of singles dating on Muddy Matches tag themselves as 40%… Continue reading What can lesser muddy singles tell us about love?

A really rural refresh of dating profile interests and hobbies

We’ve refreshed the list of over 160 really rural hobbies and interests that mud lovers can add to their dating profile. The Muddy Matches team have been inspiring rural romance and love in the countryside now for well over 16 years. The reason we are so well trusted, and what stands us apart from other… Continue reading A really rural refresh of dating profile interests and hobbies

Muddy dating is ‘crème de la crème’ in the world of Glamour

The muddy month of March has seen plenty of interest in countryside dating coming to us from an unlikely source, in Glamour magazine. It’s certainly not the usual type of magazine Muddy Matches typically attracts singles, and website enquiries, from (think more Farmers Weekly and Countryside Magazine). Our idea of Glamour tends to include not… Continue reading Muddy dating is ‘crème de la crème’ in the world of Glamour

We couldn’t believe our luck with what we found on Muddy Matches.

“We still can’t believe our luck at having met a such a like-minded person. We are indebted to Muddy Matches.” 18 months single and 90% muddy, Oxfordshire mum of two gorgeous girls, Hannah took the bold decision to get back into the dating game. The dog grooming divorcee, with a heart in the country and… Continue reading We couldn’t believe our luck with what we found on Muddy Matches.

How To Overcome Dating Anxiety

Have you ever experienced dating-related anxiety? You know the feelings we mean – a racing heart, inability to settle to anything, sweaty palms, and a sense of dread that your date may go horribly wrong. You are not alone. We hear stories from many people who – whether they’ve been out of the dating game… Continue reading How To Overcome Dating Anxiety