Ideally first date conversation should flow freely (with a few comfortable silences) from saying “hello” right through to the goodnight kiss. However, most people experience some awkward pauses that can be broken up with some simple and safe discussion topics. Have you had a good week/end? After asking “How are you?”, the next sensible thing is… Continue reading What to Talk About on a Date
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Simple Date Ideas
If you’re about to go on a first date with someone, you’ve probably spent a fair bit of time Googling elaborate and different date ideas that will make you appear interesting and imaginative. Although imaginative date ideas will make you stand out from the crowd, nothing beats the simplicity of good old-fashioned date ideas.
How do I know if someone Likes Me?
It feels all a bit like a school playground to ask if someone likes you, but there are ways to tell without resorting to playground tactics. Online Visits If someone has looked at your profile on Muddy Matches, you will be able to see who it was in by checking ‘My visits’ in your Muddy… Continue reading How do I know if someone Likes Me?
How to Look Good
Whether you want to look good in your dating profile photos, or on your first date, here are some tips to make sure that you are making the most of your looks.
Easy Conversation Starters
There are hundreds of dating blogs telling you what not to say on a first date from the intrusive “why did you split with your ex?’ to the controversial “who do you vote for?”. Instead of worrying about what you shouldn’t say, here are some non-offensive suggestions for conversation fillers for when you reach an… Continue reading Easy Conversation Starters
Dinner Date Etiquette
Dating etiquette is a matter of being respectful and appropriate. Here are a few things to think about before you go on a dinner date with your online date. Choose somewhere nice It might sound obvious, but don’t choose a fast food restaurant for your first date. On the other hand, an expensive restaurant can… Continue reading Dinner Date Etiquette
First Date Safety Advice
You’ve probably heard horror stories about online dating being a dangerous place to meet someone, from people who have never used a dating website, but online dating is no more dangerous than meeting someone in the supermarket queue. Whether you’ve met someone at a party, at the races, or online, it’s important to think about… Continue reading First Date Safety Advice
10 Things Not to Wear on a First Date
For a first date, your outfit should be matched to the activity that you are taking part in, it should also be clean, comfortable and presentable. Here are 10 things that you should not wear on a first date, although there are always exceptions to a rule:
How Much Makeup is too Much on a First Date?
When you think of the countryside, you may have images of natural, ruddy-cheeked people with farmer’s tans. However, when it comes to going on a first date, statistics show that 91% of women would rather cancel a date than go bare faced. So we decided to put this theory to the test and asked our… Continue reading How Much Makeup is too Much on a First Date?
5 Tips for First Date Preparation
Here are 5 things to think about before you set off for your first date, from knowing who to look out for, to knowing what to say. 1. Know who they are – Calling your date by the wrong name is embarrassing and rude. Make sure you re-read their dating profile and that you look… Continue reading 5 Tips for First Date Preparation