Tag: dating advice

“Size 12+ is not for me”

This week, Labour Councillor Dan Fleming’s online dating profile caused a lot of discussion online when it was revealed that he had included a long list of demands for what he wants his future partner to be like. He was ridiculed for saying that he wants a woman who is smaller than a size 12, who is… Continue reading “Size 12+ is not for me”

Dating Profile Revamp

If you wrote your dating profile months ago and haven’t made any changes to it since then, now is the time! Making changes to your profile will make your profile appear more prominent in peoples’ searches, as dating websites favour more active members. Also, any new information you add may help to attract new people.… Continue reading Dating Profile Revamp

Cinema Dates

We would never recommend a date to the cinema for a first date as you don’t get the chance to chat to one another. However, when you have already got to know one another well, it can be a good way to enjoy each other’s company in comfortable silence. When to go Going on a Friday,… Continue reading Cinema Dates

First Date Drinking

Meeting for a coffee is the most popular first date idea as it allows you to meet in a busy place during the daytime (which is perfect if you rely on a rural bus service that doesn’t run past 5pm). For those who prefer to meet up in the evening after work, going to the… Continue reading First Date Drinking

Online Dating after Divorce

Divorce has been discussed a lot in the news this week, following the announcement that Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. Going through a divorce is a traumatic experience that you wish upon your worst enemy, but unfortunately, more than 40 percent of marriages do end in divorce. If you are divorced, or seperated, you… Continue reading Online Dating after Divorce

Things People say to Single People

When you are single, you will find out that you are a great source of entertainment for your friends and family and you will also find that they will be keen to give you advice (some welcome and some not so welcome). Here are some of the things that you will hear a lot, but… Continue reading Things People say to Single People

How to let them down gently

Being in a situation where you have to turn people down may sound like a dream at first, but it can be a tricky to find the best way to do it. Here is how to politely let someone down gently at every stage of the dating process… What to do if you receive unwanted messages… Continue reading How to let them down gently

Photo Faux Pas

Your Main photo is one of the most important parts of your dating profile, so we are keen to help you to avoid some of the most common photo faux pas. Here are some of the most common photo mistakes and how to avoid making them yourself. Hiding your face We don’t allow people to… Continue reading Photo Faux Pas

What you need to know about Dating a Dog Lover

Muddy Matches isn’t specifically designed for dog-lovers, but we have more than our fair-share of dog devotees on the website and more than a few four-legged visitors have crossed the threshold of Muddy Matches HQ over the years (including MM’s mascot Morven). Love me, love my dog A survey by dog sitting website DogBuddy.com found that… Continue reading What you need to know about Dating a Dog Lover