Female daters reluctant to swap virtual back to reality

New research reveals a strong female dater desire to keep post-lockdown dates virtual, whilst men are eager to get back to old ways New, independent research exploring likely, future dating habits, and what a post-pandemic dating scene could look like, has revealed that women are 88% more likely than men to continue to favour virtual… Continue reading Female daters reluctant to swap virtual back to reality

First date ‘pub drinks’ may take time to quench the thirst

7 reasons why proposing drinks at a pub, as soon as the new old normal opens up, may not be best fit for a first date Outside in April or indoors in May, there is, understandably, already pent up excitement about the imminent prospect of a pint or prosecco in a pub. Boris’ roadmap to… Continue reading First date ‘pub drinks’ may take time to quench the thirst

Fun Dating Questions To Find Out More About Your Countryside Match

Who doesn’t love a first date? The opportunity to meet someone new, feel a spark and have some fun! But, after the initial flurry of questions if over and silence is taking a hold, it’s always handy to have some questions up your sleeve to kick-start the dating conversation and get to know your countryside… Continue reading Fun Dating Questions To Find Out More About Your Countryside Match

First Date Safety For Rural Singles

So, you’ve met a countryside single on Muddy Matches’ online dating site and messages have been pinging back and forth for weeks (or maybe even months). It’s time to take the next, natural step on your quest for love in the country and meet in person. On paper (ok, on screen) your date sounds perfect;… Continue reading First Date Safety For Rural Singles

Christmas Kisses

Perhaps you’ve been dating another countryside lover for a while and the sparks are flying. If a kiss has been elusive so far, then why not use the magic of Christmas to get a little closer? Here’s how… 1. Relax The sweaty, nervous look is not attractive, and won’t help you to feel your best… Continue reading Christmas Kisses

Simple Rural Dating Tips For December

Feeling the dating pressure this festive season? We hear you. Christmas when you’re single can be hard… all those romantic films on the tv, couples snuggling up around you and the inevitable ‘so why are you still single’ from well-meaning uncles and aunts. With all this extra pressure, finding love in the country can feel… Continue reading Simple Rural Dating Tips For December

How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta

“Ah Santa, baby, you’ve barely touched it, as always.” Mary Christmas cuts a bemused figure from the first minute we meet her to talk Muddy Matches, first dates and the wisest investment she has ‘ever’ made to message her Mr Claus. A decorated tray of warm mince pies, a glass of sherry and a stray… Continue reading How Santa took the reins on our Muddy Matches first date | #DatingSanta

Six Steps To Being Yourself On Your First Date

The time has come to meet your countryside match, the rural single you’ve been pinging messages back and forth with. And who knows? Will this be your #MuddyEverAfter? We know that first date nerves are very real, and can make the prospect of meeting someone new very daunting. So, as well as putting together our… Continue reading Six Steps To Being Yourself On Your First Date

How To Stop Comparing Your Countryside Date To Your Ex

Welcome to all of your rural singles! We’re delighted to have you here at Muddy Matches, the rural dating site that helps you find love in the country. Are you newly single? We feel you. Getting over someone is difficult, and sometimes moving on can be even harder. It’s natural to compare new country people… Continue reading How To Stop Comparing Your Countryside Date To Your Ex

Seven Secrets Of Happy Online Daters

Have you checked out who’s new and looking for their own Muddy Ever After? Here on Muddy Matches we have hundreds of hot to trot country-loving singles joining daily! But, if you’re just dipping your toe in to the world of online dating sites and are finding it somewhat bewildering, then this is the blog… Continue reading Seven Secrets Of Happy Online Daters