All the names in the worst date stories that follow have been changed to save embarrassment, but all the tales of woe are 100% true.
Tag: dating advice
Dating Body Language Dos and Don’ts
Whether we like it or not, our body language can reveal a lot about what we’re thinking and feeling, so if you want to impress your date it’s important to keep an open mind and open body language. Psychological wellbeing practitioner Paul Ledger explains the dos and don’ts of dating body language:
Dad’s Guide to Dating
In honour of Father’s Day on 17th June, we asked friends and family what their own fathers taught them about love and the world of dating; which revealed some good, solid advice and some really rather sweet answers.
Googling Your Date
With Facebook, LinkedIn and hundreds of other social networking sites around it’s easier than ever before to do some ‘detective work’ on a potential date before meeting them, but how do you go about it and how moral is it to do so? At Muddy Matches we don’t take a strong view as to whether… Continue reading Googling Your Date
What History Has Taught us About Dating
When it comes to historic dating practices it seems that shouting about your love from a balcony or playing the loot while reciting jaunty lyrics weren’t the only ways to get yourself noticed by an attractive suitor. From personal ads to pleasure gardens there was something for everyone.
What Are the Advantages of Using a Niche Dating Site?
In the past decade there has been an explosion of niche dating sites appearing on the internet, so why are they so popular and how do you choose which one is best for you? Why choose a niche dating site? Common interests– The most obvious reason to choose a niche dating site is that you’re… Continue reading What Are the Advantages of Using a Niche Dating Site?
Dating: How to Meet New People
When you’re a child there are endless opportunities to meet new people, but as an adult you tend to stick with the same people that you have known for years. So how do you expand your social circle and hopefully meet potential suitors in the process? Well we might just be a little biased here,… Continue reading Dating: How to Meet New People
Picnic Ideas
Woo hoo, the sun is shining (for today at least). What better excuse is there to grab a picnic blanket and head outside for a romantic date? Here are a few of our ideas for pulling off the perfect picnic: The quickie picnic Suitable for: spontaneous types Get your heads out of the gutter- I’m… Continue reading Picnic Ideas
Dating Etiquette
I know it’s the 21st century, but there’s no excuse for bad manners on a first date. So what are the top 10 first date faux pas and how can you avoid them?
What to Say in Your First Message on a Dating Site
We’re not going to lie here, sending your first message is pretty daunting; so here are some tips to help you to make the first move. Keep it short and sweet – The most successful messages in our experience are less than five lines long. You can always send more messages if you want to… Continue reading What to Say in Your First Message on a Dating Site