The muddy love story of Tudor and Caron. On Muddy Matches, the words ‘dairy farmer’ and ‘dirty’ tend to often marry each other quite nicely we think. Throw in the reference to ‘Dancing’ and the waters muddy somewhat. But that did not deter Welsh dairy farmer Tudor when he married his long term muddy match… Continue reading “With a love of dancing, we got on like a house on fire”
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Sofi’s surprise Valentines message leads to marriage
A full farmhouse English breakfast, a collection of vintage tractors and a drift of Oxford Sandy black pigs became a mud lovers best Valentine’s Day gift ever. “My Muddy Matches experience is something I cannot explain” Sofi says, with an infectious smile. “The happiest, most memorable thing happened to me on Valentines Day – and… Continue reading Sofi’s surprise Valentines message leads to marriage
10 rural dating resolutions for countryside dating in 2024
Are you looking to change your dating stars, and give your love life a welcome January jumpstart in 2024, but you’re not sure whee to start? At Muddy Matches, our first dating advice blog of the New Year takes a look at 10 rural resolutions – with country credentials at heart – that you can… Continue reading 10 rural dating resolutions for countryside dating in 2024
‘Three years on and still going strong’ James (40)
At Muddy Matches, we do love a long-lasting meaningful connection; one that stands the tests of time. We were thrilled, then, to hear from 70% muddy mountain biker James, who met his muddy match whilst online dating with us in September 2000 from his corner of Staffordshire. With a quirky, fun online dating premium profile,… Continue reading ‘Three years on and still going strong’ James (40)
Linda unearths her ‘like minded country lover’
It was fantastic to hear from Linda this week, who has chosen to put all her eggs in one basket with her new muddy match, and flown the online dating nest. ‘More comfortable in wellies’ Linda had joined Muddy Matches in the last knockings of January 2023, having recently moved to Cumbria – ‘a longstanding… Continue reading Linda unearths her ‘like minded country lover’
What can lesser muddy singles tell us about love?
From spontaneous social butterflies to celebrating individuality: 9 things country singles can learn from daters living a life much less rural With the rural lifestyle associated to strong community bonds, a connection to nature and simpler, slower-paced living, it is no surprise that almost 20% of singles dating on Muddy Matches tag themselves as 40%… Continue reading What can lesser muddy singles tell us about love?
Exploring a little of what foragers fancy on a date
Hedgerow foraging is fast becoming one of our favourite countryside dates with plenty of outdoorsy singles pitching the idea to their muddy match. Sharing the adventure of culinary exploration in the nation’s 400,000 miles of hedgerow brings out the adventurous side in people. Fans say it is liberating, and taps into the sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle… Continue reading Exploring a little of what foragers fancy on a date
“My muddy match changed my life for the better”
A retired sheep farmer, and equestrian, from Suffolk has told how ‘so lucky’ she is that her Shropshire based muddy match remains the love of her life 11 years after connecting online. Jeanette, who now breeds miniature shetlands as a hobby, met Rob whilst farmer dating on Muddy Matches in July 2012. She insists their… Continue reading “My muddy match changed my life for the better”
Couple set to marry, 15 years after muddy matching online
Muddy Matches has been trusted as the original online home of rural dating and farmer dating for well over 15 years now. In that time, we have attracted more than ¾ million rural singles to come looking for love in the countryside with us. The rewarding thing is we regularly stay in contact with many… Continue reading Couple set to marry, 15 years after muddy matching online
‘Slow burn’ dating helped our relationship fully bloom!
A country couple believe the slower pace of dating during lockdowns has benefited their new relationship for the long run– and they spent it all 250 miles apart. Suffolk based Sean matched with Lancastrian Ruth whilst country-life dating on Muddy Matches in January 2021, right when the dating scene was anything but normal. Virtual dating… Continue reading ‘Slow burn’ dating helped our relationship fully bloom!