Tips from Our Happy Couples

Over the past 10 years we have heard from thousands of happy couples who met on Muddy Matches — we’ve had emails, hand written letters, photos and people who have approached us at events to tell us about how they found love through online dating. We love reading through all of the success stories that we… Continue reading Tips from Our Happy Couples

Real Relationship Goals

There’s been a trend on social media for people posting images that are tagged with #RelationshipGoals—these include photos of couples playing games together, enjoying oversized portions of food and dancing on the beach. However, relationship goals are more than just being picture perfect, they show what is important to you in a relationship. Here are… Continue reading Real Relationship Goals

Dating as a Single Parent

According to research by Gingerbread a quarter of all families in the UK are single parent families and many single parents are looking to find a new relationship. How can you find a new relationship and still balance the needs of your family and work commitments?

First Date Conversation Tips

Congratulations, you’ve got yourself a first date. Now there’s the excitement of choosing where to go, what to wear and how to keep the conversation flowing naturally. Here are some tips for ensuring that you both get to know each other well on your first date.

How Important is Chemistry when Dating?

‘There was no chemistry’ is one of the most common reasons for dismissing someone who looked perfect on paper. So, what is ‘chemistry’ when it comes to dating and what role does it play in a successful relationship? The dictionary definition According to the Oxford English Dictionary, chemistry is ‘the complex emotional or psychological interaction… Continue reading How Important is Chemistry when Dating?

First Date Flowers

When my parents started dating more than 40 years ago, my father used to bring my mother flowers every week when they went out together. Nowadays, bringing a bunch of flowers to every date would be seen as rather antiquated, so what it the modern way to introduce a little romance into dating?

August Bank Holiday Date Ideas

It’s less than a week to go until the August Bank Holiday weekend, so now’s the perfect time to start planning a date with your muddy match. Here are some ideas for what to do over the long weekend (if you are lucky enough to have the time off work). All of them take place… Continue reading August Bank Holiday Date Ideas

Love Your Looks

Your Main Photo is an important part of your dating profile, but many people choose to omit it from their profile as they are unhappy with their looks. We can’t entirely change the way you feel about yourself, but here are some tips for feeling more content with the way that you look.

Reasons to Join a Niche Dating Website

There are two main types of online dating websites; generic sites and niche dating websites. Generic websites are designed for everybody and usually attract a wide range of people. Niche dating websites are aimed at a specific group of people, for example in the case of Muddy Matches, the website attracts country-minded people. So why… Continue reading Reasons to Join a Niche Dating Website