‘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)

“Met someone on here, very good site.” Dan (37)

Surrey mud lover Dan recently contacted us to let us know he’d met his muddy match whilst dating with us, and was now off to pursue things offline. “Met someone on here, very good site.” With a muddy score of 70%, Dan joined Muddy Matches in March 2023, taking time out from ‘converting a large… Continue reading “Met someone on here, very good site.” Dan (37)

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)

5 muddy icebreakers that breathe life into profiles

Singles who choose to online date on Muddy Matches appreciate a thorough profile bio that celebrates country life and rural living. They value the time and effort placed into a well constructed bio, more often than not over the profile photos and physical appearance. They are looking to bond over common ground and shared lifestyles… Continue reading 5 muddy icebreakers that breathe life into profiles

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?

Romance, respectfulnessand a rather useless racehorse

It was good to hear from single country gent John today, not least because it was he that bought us one of the funniest lines we’d read in an online dating profile for quite a while. whilst talking about enjoying ‘evenings at the theatre’. “Yoghurt isn’t the only culture in my life.” He declared, whilst… Continue reading Romance, respectfulnessand a rather useless racehorse

Date ideas with rural roots, fit for a king!

Treat your match like royalty with five date ideas, inspired by the Royals’ love of rural life. The Coronation of King Charles III has caught the imagination of the nation, and to mark the pomp and pageantry of a Royal who is thoroughly immersed in rural way of life , here are some date ideas inspired… Continue reading Date ideas with rural roots, fit for a king!

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

“We thought we’d never marry again. Then we met our muddy soulmate.”

“He accepts me in my wellies and jodhpurs, and I slot well into his farming world.” When equestrian single Lisa matched with arable farmer Kevin whilst countryside dating on Muddy Matches In 2016, it was the start of a rural romance that would lead to marriage. But it very nearly didn’t even get off the… Continue reading “We thought we’d never marry again. Then we met our muddy soulmate.”

‘Warts and all’ mud lover proves an ‘amazing’ match

‘If you’re a bit urghy at things, then I might not be for you.’ An agricultural, single mum, whose online dating profile graphically detailed all the harsh rural realities to expect if coupled up with her, has landed her farmer muddy match. And he says she’s simply ‘amazing’. With a 90% muddy score, Rebecca laid… Continue reading ‘Warts and all’ mud lover proves an ‘amazing’ match