Message Tips

If you’re looking to meet up with someone, the best place to start is by sending a message. However, it’s probably the area that most people are unsure about – after all it’s tricky to strike up conversation with someone new. Here are some commonly asked questions about dating messages and some hints to make… Continue reading Message Tips

Tips from Successful Daters

Over the years we’ve had the pleasure of hearing from thousands of happy couples who met via Muddy Matches – some sent success stories for us to publish, others stopped us at country shows to say ‘thank you’ and we’ve received hundreds of phone calls. Here are some things that we’ve learnt about dating from… Continue reading Tips from Successful Daters

What Cilla Taught Us About Dating

The late great Cilla Black was celebrated as a real life cupid and was also known for her devotion to her husband Bobby. Here are some of the things that we’ve learnt from Cilla and her work. Your opening line is crucial If Blind Date taught us anything, it’s that your opening line can make… Continue reading What Cilla Taught Us About Dating

Summer Date Ideas

With the sun shining, it’s the perfect time of year to head outside for an outdoor date. Here are some ideas for a first date and for when you get to know each other a bit better. Beer garden – A pub is a good place for a first date because it’s a busy public… Continue reading Summer Date Ideas

Cheat’s Guide to Writing a Dating Profile

Stuck for what to write? Here are a few questions that will help you decide what to write about yourself. Why did you join the website? If you’ve joined a niche website, let people know what attracted you to the site. For example, “Muddy Matches seemed like a great place to meet people who love… Continue reading Cheat’s Guide to Writing a Dating Profile

How to Protect Your Contact Details

By using an online dating website to contact people, you can keep your details private until you wish to reveal them. You can even use a pseudonym if you wish so that people don’t know what your real name is until you choose to tell them. Here are some things that you can do for… Continue reading How to Protect Your Contact Details