We’ll be upfront with you here – we’re not fans of dating profile selfies, but we realise that it’s not just a short-term fad and that they can be a good way to get a photo for your profile that is up-to-date and doesn’t involve roping in a mate. If you are going to use… Continue reading Online Dating Photos: Selfie Advice
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Guest Post: The Dos and Don’ts of Profile Writing
There is such a lot of conflicting advice out there on how to write your dating profile and let’s be honest it is important to get it right. I’ve found it helpful to think about your profile rather like a cross between a CV and a great piece of PR. Does that sound tough? Well,… Continue reading Guest Post: The Dos and Don’ts of Profile Writing
Easy Conversation Starters
There are hundreds of dating blogs telling you what not to say on a first date from the intrusive “why did you split with your ex?’ to the controversial “who do you vote for?”. Instead of worrying about what you shouldn’t say, here are some non-offensive suggestions for conversation fillers for when you reach an… Continue reading Easy Conversation Starters
5 Reasons Why Farmers are Sexy
We might be a little biased, but there’s no denying it – farmers are sexy. Here are just five reasons why farmers are sexy, which might just tempt you to look for single farmers on Muddy Matches.
Dinner Date Etiquette
Dating etiquette is a matter of being respectful and appropriate. Here are a few things to think about before you go on a dinner date with your online date. Choose somewhere nice It might sound obvious, but don’t choose a fast food restaurant for your first date. On the other hand, an expensive restaurant can… Continue reading Dinner Date Etiquette
10 Minute Profile Updates
In an ideal world, you’d write a dating profile, make it live and go on to receive a message from the man or woman of your dream within a few hours. In the real world, it can take time to find your perfect match online, so it’s important to make sure that your profile is… Continue reading 10 Minute Profile Updates
What Your Profile Says About You
A dating profile can tell you a lot about someone, and it’s not just the words themselves that influence what people think of your dating profile; the length of the text can also make a difference. Here are some classic examples of profiles (not taken from real profiles) to show you what each style of… Continue reading What Your Profile Says About You
How Many Members Have Googled a Date?
In a time where 50% of people in the UK and Ireland have a Facebook account, it is easier than ever to find out about your date via social media and a via a simple Google search. Whether you should investigate your date online is a matter of personal preference – some people find it… Continue reading How Many Members Have Googled a Date?
First Date Safety Advice
You’ve probably heard horror stories about online dating being a dangerous place to meet someone, from people who have never used a dating website, but online dating is no more dangerous than meeting someone in the supermarket queue. Whether you’ve met someone at a party, at the races, or online, it’s important to think about… Continue reading First Date Safety Advice
Silence isn’t Golden
There’s a time and a place for silence – libraries, exams, moments of calm contemplation – but internet dating is not the best place to be the strong, silent type. The single best way to find a date on an online dating site is to send messages to everyone you are interested in meeting. Yes,… Continue reading Silence isn’t Golden