“I went looking for a 100% muddy man.” Joanna (55)

With one of the muddiest profiles that championed the farming lifestyle we’ve seen in a while, Joanna joined Muddy Matches in June 2023. She was openly looking for a man with a 100% muddy score; ‘a Farmer preferably, you can talk farming til the cows come home.’ She was clear, “No games, no weirdos.” She… Continue reading “I went looking for a 100% muddy man.” Joanna (55)

Staffordshire farmer finds his Muddy Match – Andrew (56)

Staffordshire farmer, and vintage show enthusiast Andrew, first started dating with Muddy Matches in August 2022. He hoped o connect with a ‘country girl who can put up with country life.’ A similar interest in country pubs, and farming shows was also on his tick list. Now, having updated us he is flying the rural… Continue reading Staffordshire farmer finds his Muddy Match – Andrew (56)

“Thank you very much, Muddy Matches” Alison (50)

When Gloucestershire single Alison joined Muddy Matches in April 2023 she admitted to having plenty of nerves. She found it all a ‘scary first’; ‘where to start, what to say’. Now 6 months on, she flies the comforts of the rural dating nest with a new man who provides the good company she went looking… Continue reading “Thank you very much, Muddy Matches” Alison (50)

“I’ve met someone through this site, so adios!” Tom (34)

It was good to hear from builder, and self confessed ‘old school gent’, Tom today as he took the bold decision to fly the online dating nest, with a new match in tow. “I’ve met someone through this site, so adios!! “So to the good bit, I have met a lovely, young, like minded lady… Continue reading “I’ve met someone through this site, so adios!” Tom (34)

A really rural refresh of dating profile interests and hobbies

We’ve refreshed the list of over 160 really rural hobbies and interests that mud lovers can add to their dating profile. The Muddy Matches team have been inspiring rural romance and love in the countryside now for well over 16 years. The reason we are so well trusted, and what stands us apart from other… Continue reading A really rural refresh of dating profile interests and hobbies

“We thought we’d never marry again. Then we met our muddy soulmate.”

“He accepts me in my wellies and jodhpurs, and I slot well into his farming world.” When equestrian single Lisa matched with arable farmer Kevin whilst countryside dating on Muddy Matches In 2016, it was the start of a rural romance that would lead to marriage. But it very nearly didn’t even get off the… Continue reading “We thought we’d never marry again. Then we met our muddy soulmate.”

From soulmate to squeeze: terms of affection RANKED

Who are you hoping to unearth whilst countryside dating on Muddy Matches? This dating blog explores the little pet names given to the actual person mud lovers are seeking. You know the kind of thing; your soulmate, or squeeze through to those that are slightly more left of centre. This week, we noticed one single… Continue reading From soulmate to squeeze: terms of affection RANKED

10 well trodden rural dating profile lines that get overused

Many dating apps and online dating websites will try tell you that the words you choose to write on your dating profile don’t matter; keep it generic to encourage other singles to message you to find out more. They say photos do the hard graft and all the heavy lifting. However, that’s not quite how… Continue reading 10 well trodden rural dating profile lines that get overused

Muddy Matches is ‘a win in the murky world of online dating’

Today, the Muddy Matches team have been reflecting back on when we welcomed Oxfordshire singleton, and Daily Mail Online lifestyle journo, Lucy onto Muddy Matches in pursuit of her muddy match. “A man who knows his cobnuts from his chestnuts (and which trees they grow on)” – that was her request. Lucy approached us as… Continue reading Muddy Matches is ‘a win in the murky world of online dating’

‘Love at first sight does exist’ on Muddy Matches

“Love at first sight DOES exist!” Do you believe in love at first sight? Norfolk nature lover Kate does.And one ‘little wink’ from her, earlier this year, was all it took to have her mutual match James hooked as well. Now the pair of outdoorsy singles have flown the online dating nest of Muddy Matches… Continue reading ‘Love at first sight does exist’ on Muddy Matches