Simple Ways To Beat Your First Date Nerves

Sweaty palms? Restless legs? Heart racing? You’ve got a classic case of first date nerves. We don’t blame you; after a few weeks of intense online messaging on our rural dating site you’re ready to meet your country match for the first time. Even though you’ve got a for the outdoors and rural life in… Continue reading Simple Ways To Beat Your First Date Nerves

Top Six Ways Love + Companionship Can Help Your Mental Wellbeing

Today is World Mental Health Day, and to mark the occasion we’re looking at how love and companionship can be crucial for your mental health and wellbeing. Within the UK farming community this is especially important. Very sadly, according to research by the Farm Safety Foundation, one farmer a week in the UK takes their… Continue reading Top Six Ways Love + Companionship Can Help Your Mental Wellbeing

Alternative Autumn Date Inspiration For Countryside Singles

Had enough of the usual autumn date ideas? Want to be a bit more creative than meeting up for an autumnal walk, bonfire or, worst of all, a coffee date? We’ve got you covered in this blog post. We like to think that our Muddy Matches countryside singles like to do something a little bit… Continue reading Alternative Autumn Date Inspiration For Countryside Singles

Why September Is The Perfect Time To Date

What do you associate with September? Back to school? Back to work? A time for new beginnings? Well, why not channel that new beginnings vibe in to your love life, as we think September is a gorgeous time to date. The scorching days of July and August, and the light evenings that come with them,… Continue reading Why September Is The Perfect Time To Date

August Bank Holiday Dating Ideas

The long August Bank Holiday is nearly here and, fingers crossed, we’ll be bathed in sunshine and heat. Perfect for a date with your Muddy Match, no? Here are our personal favourite ideas for countryside dating to help you make the most of the extra day off and get to know your country-loving date a… Continue reading August Bank Holiday Dating Ideas

How To Move On After A Break Up

A broken heart hurts. Whatever the reason for your break-up with your ex, you may be left with a multitude of emotions; confusion, rejection, guilt, betrayal, abandoned, unvalued, worthless, unloved and lonely. Even one of those is enough to fell the strongest out person out there, so the end of a relationship is clearly a… Continue reading How To Move On After A Break Up

Dating On A Budget

If money is tight but you want to enjoy a memorable date with your Muddy Match then we are here to help. Today we’ve gathered our favourite easy, fun and inventive ideas for country dating that will impress any rural single. You’ll also get the chance to show off show off, just a little, too.… Continue reading Dating On A Budget

Simple + Romantic Ways To Show You Care

They say that actions speak louder than words. If you want to show your countryside match that you really care, you don’t need to make a grand, romantic gesture or spend a lot of money. There are so many quick and simple ways to show your love, and today on Muddy Matches we’ve rounded up… Continue reading Simple + Romantic Ways To Show You Care

How To Take A Better Online Dating Profile Photo

On Muddy Matches we know the importance of a great profile picture. Did you know that profiles with a picture get more click-throughs than those that don’t? It just shows that people set a lot of store by a picture and, like it or not, personal appearance is the first thing that people notice. It’s… Continue reading How To Take A Better Online Dating Profile Photo

Six Second Date Ideas

At Muddy Matches we understand the importance of a first date – the chance to put a real person to the messages and online dating profile and the opportunity to see if there is any chemistry there. So, once you have the first date and its associated first date nerves behind you, it’s time to… Continue reading Six Second Date Ideas