Do you spend a lot of time worrying that you have done the wrong thing and have upset other people? We all spend way too long feeling guilty, but online dating need not add to your feelings of guilt. Don’t feel guilty about saying ‘no’ If someone has taken the time to send you a… Continue reading Guilt Free Dating
Tag: Dating Etiquette
5 Things Not to Say on a First Date
First dates are full of excitement, nerves and anticipation as you wonder what your date will be like in person and what they will think of you. You’ll be thinking about what to wear, how to style your hair, where to go and of course what you should talk about so that you can get to… Continue reading 5 Things Not to Say on a First Date
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
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
“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”
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
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
Should Men Pay?
This week, the dating programme First Dates (which is surprisingly good at creating matches), hit the headlines when one woman showed disgust at being asked to split the cost of the bill. Mary and Brian were paired up together and it appeared that they were having a good time together until the waitress asked if… Continue reading Should Men Pay?
Dating During the School Holidays
If you are a parent of school age children it can be hard to find the time to work, look after the child(ren) and to date. So the school holidays give you even less time to work on finding love as your child(ren) will be around more than usual. So how do you fit in… Continue reading Dating During the School Holidays
What Your Shoes Say about You
Muddy Matches is a niche dating website for people who love all things ‘muddy’, so it’s no surprise that we’re associated with the good old Wellington boot. They’re great for moving through mud and muck, but they’re not as appropriate if you’re out to impress your date, even if you are meeting up with a… Continue reading What Your Shoes Say about You