Would You Let Your Parents Review Your Dates?

This week Britney Spears announced that her dad had pre-vetted her new man by running a background check on him. Is this the sign of a caring dad or an overprotective father? In some cultures it is normal for parents to have a hand in their children’s love life, but in others parents usually leave… Continue reading Would You Let Your Parents Review Your Dates?

How to Market Yourself

There are two ways to go about internet dating; you can sit back and hope for the best, or you can be proactive and make sure that you get the most out of it by ‘marketing’ yourself. So if you’re prepared to be proactive and to make sure that you get the most from your… Continue reading How to Market Yourself

Last Minute Rural Halloween Costumes

If you’ve been invited to a Halloween party and are looking for a fun rural take on a costume, look no further than these low cost, last minute ideas. Yes, I am clutching at straws to tie Halloween into the Muddy Matches dating blog, but parties are a fantastic way to meet new people in… Continue reading Last Minute Rural Halloween Costumes

I am recommending your site to all my friends…

“I wanted to say what a breath of fresh air it was to use! It was very simple and uncomplicated, and it was lovely not to be barraged with ads and information all the time like on other sites. It was also very straightforward to join and to leave. I am recommending your site to… Continue reading I am recommending your site to all my friends…

5 Dating Profile Tips

Writing your online dating profile can be daunting, but once you get started it’s well worth the effort (after all online dating is one of the most successful ways of meeting new people). Here are 5 tips for the perfect profile: You can always go back and change your profile at a later date and… Continue reading 5 Dating Profile Tips

Do Traditional Dating Values Apply Online?

The simple answer is ‘no’, but that would make a very short blog post, so I’ll elaborate… Anyone can make the first move – Traditionally it was thought that it should be the man who first approaches a woman to ask her to go on a date with him. However, when it comes to online… Continue reading Do Traditional Dating Values Apply Online?

Moneywise: “Beware the Online Dating Scams”

Financial magazine Moneywise provided a helpful guide to protecting yourself from online dating scams and Muddy Matches was mentioned in the piece as an example of a popular niche dating website. The article suggested that people should be suspicious of anyone who asks them for money and should also be wary about websites where you… Continue reading Moneywise: “Beware the Online Dating Scams”

What Do I Get For My Money?

A question we get asked a lot is ‘why should I have pay to message people?’ Fair enough, we understand that money doesn’t grow on trees (if it did we’d all become arborologists) and that for many it is difficult to find the money to pay for online dating sites. However, there are reasons why… Continue reading What Do I Get For My Money?

Online Dating Help: “A Dating Site That Expects You to Get a Little Muddy”

Independent dating review website Online Dating Help took a look how the ‘muddy’ side of niche dating website Muddy Matches attracts country-minded singles. Writer Aet Suvari said: “It doesn’t necessarily have to be about one farmer looking for another on this site. Like they say, it’s open for everyone who loves a bit of countryside… Continue reading Online Dating Help: “A Dating Site That Expects You to Get a Little Muddy”

Outdoor Ideas October

For full-hardy ‘muddy’ people, the changing of the seasons is no reason to hang up your boots and to go into hibernation. October is a fantastic month to get outside and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here are a few suggestions for enjoying the great outdoors with your date this month.