What to Wear in the Heat

In the UK and Ireland we are not likely to get scorching temperatures, but when it starts to heat up we can still suffer from sweaty armpits and dressing dilemmas. Here are a few tips for keeping cool on your first date. Wear a t-shirt under your shirt If you are wearing a shirt and… Continue reading What to Wear in the Heat

How to Stay Safe on a First Date

Online dating is a safe way to meet new people, but it is still important to be mindful of your own safety, whether that’s online, or on your first date. When you meet up with someone for the first time, you should keep a healthy level of caution to ensure your personal safety. Choose a… Continue reading How to Stay Safe on a First Date

What the Success Stories have in common

Muddy Matches has helped to create thousands of couples since it started ten years ago and we’ve been fortunate enough to hear from lots of happy couples and we’ve even met some ‘muddy’ babies. Anyway, that’s enough bragging for now. We would like to tell you about what we have learnt from the happy couples over… Continue reading What the Success Stories have in common

Outdated Gender Stereotypes

When you think about gender stereotypes, you probably think about how people behave in the workplace, or maybe the clothing that they choose to wear. However, dating is also riddled with old-fashioned gender clichés. Here are some of the most common gender stereotypes and why adhering to them can seriously harm your chances of meeting your… Continue reading Outdated Gender Stereotypes

How long does it take to Meet Someone?

Everyone wants to know how long it will take to meet someone when they first join an online dating website. The truth is that you can fall in love with the first people whom you meet, or it can take years to find the right person. Typically it will take about three months, but it all depends on… Continue reading How long does it take to Meet Someone?

What to do in Weird Situations

Online dating, like life, is full of little surprises. Here are some weird situations that you might just encounter, and some advice about how to deal with them. Seeing your ex online Online dating is a very popular way to meet new people, so it is reasonably common for a former flame to turn up… Continue reading What to do in Weird Situations

Make Dating Fit Your Lifestyle

A lot of people are put off dating because they feel that finding a new partner would take too much effort, or they feel that they are just too used to their current lifestyle for someone new to come along and change things. However, online dating does not need to be a lot of effort… Continue reading Make Dating Fit Your Lifestyle

Dating Message Safety

Following on from our latest article about dating profile and photo safety, here is our guide to staying safe while sending and receiving dating messages. Don’t be afraid of sending messages Sending messages is the best way to get peoples’ attention when using online dating websites, so don’t be afraid to get in contact with… Continue reading Dating Message Safety

Profile and Photo Safety

Online dating is as safe as meeting someone in-real-life, but it is still important to remain vigilant to ensure that you have a safe experience. Profile Your online dating profile should reveal enough about you that it encourages people to get in touch with you, but not so detailed that they know everything about you… Continue reading Profile and Photo Safety

Tips for Meeting their Friends

Meeting your date’s friends and family is a sign that you are in a proper relationship, rather than just seeing each other. However, the first time that you meet your date’s nearest and dearest can be a stressful experience if you are keen to impress them. Here are some ways to make yourself feel more… Continue reading Tips for Meeting their Friends