The world of dating has changed. From meeting in a pub or at a country event, more and more people are turning to online dating sites to find people who share their loves and passions. In fact, we have over 240,000 rural singles waiting to meet other country lovers, and for more than just a… Continue reading Put Your Phone Down! Country Dating + Phone Etiquette
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Prime Time!
According to reports, over 1.5 million UK households tuned in to see rural singletons Grace and dairy farmer Martin start their pursuit of happiness in the first episode of Love in the Countryside when Series 2 aired for the first time on BBC2 last Tuesday. It may not attract the same viewing figures as enjoyed by… Continue reading Prime Time!
A long distance love story!
Andrea’s long distance love story! Ah, long distance relationships! Don’t you just love them. General wisdom will have it that location, location, location is king when it comes to online dating. But then ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’ we are told! Well here at Muddy Matches, distance is never a decision maker. Just ask… Continue reading A long distance love story!
Setting Up Your Muddy Matches Profile – The Foolproof Guide
As the nights draw in, you may find that you have more time to think about love and dating. Meeting people who share your country lifestyle and love for the outdoors can be tricky, particularly if hitting bars and restaurants isn’t your thing. So you are in the right place, as Muddy Matches was designed… Continue reading Setting Up Your Muddy Matches Profile – The Foolproof Guide
Why Muddy Matches Is A Great Place To Meet Country Singles – The Stats
Here at Muddy Matches we love the country life… plenty of time outside, weekends spent hiking through the open countryside, spending our free time visiting country fairs, looking after our gardens (and chickens) and so on. So, along with over ten years of experience in the online dating world, we really are the ideal people… Continue reading Why Muddy Matches Is A Great Place To Meet Country Singles – The Stats
How To Navigate A Wedding When You’re Single
The arrival of summer signifies the start of wedding season. As well as sharing in your friends’ and family’s joy and happiness for some, going to a wedding can be kind of lonely. Yes, single people, we’re looking at you. Well, today we’re here to help you realise why being single at a wedding can… Continue reading How To Navigate A Wedding When You’re Single
How Long does Online Dating Take?
Here at Muddy Matches we are often asked how long it takes to meet someone special by using an online dating website. The truth is, there is no set amount of time that it will take you to meet someone as it is different for everyone. There are factors that can help to make the… Continue reading How Long does Online Dating Take?
What Your Hobbies Say about You
One of the great things about joining a niche dating website is that you know that you’ll meet people who have similar interests to you. Outdoorsy hobbies Outdoorsy hobbies like walking, shooting and fishing show that you enjoy connecting with nature. They also indicate that you aren’t a fair-weather type who won’t venture outside if… Continue reading What Your Hobbies Say about You
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?
Our 2014 Highlights
Last year (2014) was quite a year for Muddy Matches. We reached 100,000 members in July, appeared at the Country Life Fair in September, won the UK Dating Award for ‘Best Specialist Dating Website’ in November and ran a successful charity campaign in December. That’s just a few of the highlights!