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
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First Date Drinking
Meeting for a coffee is the most popular first date idea as it allows you to meet in a busy place during the daytime (which is perfect if you rely on a rural bus service that doesn’t run past 5pm). For those who prefer to meet up in the evening after work, going to the… Continue reading First Date Drinking
Online Dating after Divorce
Divorce has been discussed a lot in the news this week, following the announcement that Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. Going through a divorce is a traumatic experience that you wish upon your worst enemy, but unfortunately, more than 40 percent of marriages do end in divorce. If you are divorced, or seperated, you… Continue reading Online Dating after Divorce
Things People say to Single People
When you are single, you will find out that you are a great source of entertainment for your friends and family and you will also find that they will be keen to give you advice (some welcome and some not so welcome). Here are some of the things that you will hear a lot, but… Continue reading Things People say to Single People
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
Photo Faux Pas
Your Main photo is one of the most important parts of your dating profile, so we are keen to help you to avoid some of the most common photo faux pas. Here are some of the most common photo mistakes and how to avoid making them yourself. Hiding your face We don’t allow people to… Continue reading Photo Faux Pas
What you need to know about Dating a Dog Lover
Muddy Matches isn’t specifically designed for dog-lovers, but we have more than our fair-share of dog devotees on the website and more than a few four-legged visitors have crossed the threshold of Muddy Matches HQ over the years (including MM’s mascot Morven). Love me, love my dog A survey by dog sitting website DogBuddy.com found that… Continue reading What you need to know about Dating a Dog Lover
Online Dating Checklist
You have signed up to an online dating website and are keen to get going. Now what? Fill in your basic details honestly! It may be tempting to adjust certain personal details such as your age (because you’ve been told that you don’t look your age), but it lying will be a waste of time… Continue reading Online Dating Checklist
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?
Keep the Spark
You may think that we are pretty keen to have repeat custom and thus short relationships, but we’re suckers for a success story and we love nothing more than a good ‘muddy’ wedding. So how do you keep the spark going when infatuation has died down? Take the time to ‘date’ one another When you become comfortable… Continue reading Keep the Spark