Top 5 Date Ideas

If you watch dating programmes like Take Me Out, or Blind Date you might think that it’s necessary to go on a daredevil date like parasailing, or speed-boating, but in real life you don’t need to zoom around at top speed to bond with your date. Here are some more conventional dates that will allow you… Continue reading Top 5 Date Ideas

Winter Date Clothing

In the (much quoted) words of George R.R. Martin “winter is coming” and it’s time to start thinking about how to look your best for your new date, while being dressed appropriately for the weather. Check the forecast We understand that asking outdoorsy people (especially farmers) to check the weather forecast is like telling a dog… Continue reading Winter Date Clothing

Age Gap Relationships

According to a survey by Confused.com, conducted in 2013, the perfect age gap in a relationship is just over four years and almost a third of people said that seven years is an ideal age gap. However, for many people, age is just a number and they are willing to overlook a difference of more than… Continue reading Age Gap Relationships

Clock Change Challenge

The autumn clocks change was introduced to encourage us to make the most of daylight hours during the winter months. It is particularly helpful for farmers and other workers who get up early in the morning. Hopefully we can make sure that the clocks change is also useful for your love life as we set you… Continue reading Clock Change Challenge

Dating with a Disability

Nearly 7 million people in the UK are classed as disabled, yet according to a survey by Scope ‘only 7% of people have been on a date with, or asked out, a disabled person’. Having a disability can make online dating more difficult, but it should not stop you from joining an online dating website and… Continue reading Dating with a Disability

One Date Wonder

You’re had lots of first dates, but nothing has really come of it. What is going wrong and why are you not getting off the starting blocks? You’re obsessed with someone else If you’re not over your ex, or if you not so secretly harbour a crush on a friend, then you will give off… Continue reading One Date Wonder

5 Reasons to Pay for Online Dating

With free dating apps and websites in abundance, we are often asked why you should pay to join a dating website. At Muddy Matches we allow members to join for free, to upload their profile and photos for free and to view other people’s profiles for free. You will need to pay for a subscription if… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Pay for Online Dating

Photo dos and don’ts

Your online dating profile photos are your opportunity to show potential dates what you really look like and what you enjoy doing, so don’t be afraid to upload a photo just because you are a little camera shy. Here are some dos and don’ts for choosing your best online dating profile photos…

Safe First Date Topics

First dates are the time to get to know one another in a fun and relaxed way (if you don’t get too nervous). So first date conversation topics should be light and free-flowing, instead of heavy and probing. Here are some safe conversation topics to try and some unsafe topics to avoid: Do talk about… Continue reading Safe First Date Topics