Guest Post: Self Sabotage – why do we do it?

Everything seems to be going well, we’ve had a few conversations with a couple of people online, we’re planning a date, or even on a second or third one. And just as things seem to be on an even keel and we’re finally allowing ourselves to feel happy, doubt jumps into our mind. Doubt quickly leads to… Continue reading Guest Post: Self Sabotage – why do we do it?

How to find ‘The One’

There are a number of reasons why people join online dating dates – whether it’s to few fun dates with a like-minded person, or to meet the person who they wish to marry. If you’re looking for a serious relationship and dream of settling down with the person who is the salt to your pepper… Continue reading How to find ‘The One’

Photo Advice

We get a lot of questions about how to choose the right photos for an online dating profile, so we’ve put together some of the most common questions to help you out. You can also consult out FAQs to find out more answers to commonly asked questions. How many photos should I use? We would… Continue reading Photo Advice

5 Reasons to Join a Niche Dating Website

Niche dating websites are sites that cater for a specific group or interest.  They may be designed for people who follow a particular religion, for people who do a certain type of job, or in the case of Muddy Matches; for people who enjoy a ‘muddy boots’ lifestyle. There are lots of reasons to choose… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Join a Niche Dating Website

Help…My Ex is Online Dating

We get a lot of phone calls and emails from people who are concerned about their ex partner being a Muddy Matches member, or that they may potentially be a member. If you know that your ex is on Muddy Matches – don’t panic and don’t delete your account! Just because your ex is looking… Continue reading Help…My Ex is Online Dating

Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget

Going out for dates can be an expensive business, especially if you fork out for fancy food and drink. Here are some alternatives to standard date ideas that could save you money, without making you look like a cheapskate. A romantic meal A romantic meal is a classic date idea, but going out to a… Continue reading Champagne Dates on a Lemonade Budget

Guest Post: Scientifically Proven Dating Profile

This guest post was contributed by Duana C. Welch, Ph.D., the author of Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do, now available. This is a partial excerpt, copyrighted by the author.  You can read a free chapter and find out more at http://www.lovefactually.co Does dating online feel like pure chance—kind of like fishing? … Continue reading Guest Post: Scientifically Proven Dating Profile

Top 10 Unromantic Gifts

With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, you may be wondering what to buy for your new date. Instead of providing a list of presents that you could buy, we’ve asked people what their worst gift was, in the hope that nobody else makes the same mistake. From the responses that we got, we’d highly recommend… Continue reading Top 10 Unromantic Gifts