Things You Should Never do on a Date

When you’re on a first date with someone, it’s always best to play err on the side of caution when it to how you behave. Manners are very important and should be adhered to on a first date, so here are a few pointers to help… Don’t keep changing the date If you’ve agreed on… Continue reading Things You Should Never do on a Date

Online Dating Toolbox

There are lots of tools out there to help to make online dating a bit easier and more convenient. Here are some of our favourite ‘tools’… Dating app A dating app will allow you to use all of the website’s basic functions on the go, which means that you can check your messages on your… Continue reading Online Dating Toolbox

Guest Post: The Dos and Don’ts of Profile Writing

There is such a lot of conflicting advice out there on how to write your dating profile and let’s be honest it is important to get it right. I’ve found it helpful to think about your profile  rather like a cross between a CV and a great piece of PR. Does that sound tough? Well,… Continue reading Guest Post: The Dos and Don’ts of Profile Writing

Looking for a Serious Relationship?

If you’re looking for a serious relationship, rather than a fling, you may be a little concerned about meeting someone via online dating websites. However, there are ways to tell whether someone is looking for a serious relationship rather than a bit of fun. Making their intentions clear Fortunately, some people do say that they… Continue reading Looking for a Serious Relationship?

Stargazing Date Ideas

You may have noticed the solar eclipse on 20th March 2015, which caused excitement across the Nothern Hemisphere, but there are still lots of exciting astronical events to experience with your ‘muddy’ date. Stargazing in national parks When you think of our national parks, you probably think of taking a romantic stroll during the day… Continue reading Stargazing Date Ideas

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?

Metro: lessons to be learnt from Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’

Metro writer Katie Bailey wrote a tongue-in-cheek guide to the first episode of the new series of ‘First Dates’. She made reference to Muddy Matches, by saying: “There is a dating site for country folk called ‘Muddy Matches’ out there (Picture: Channel 4) Jenny knows, she’s on it.” Click to read the full article on… Continue reading Metro: lessons to be learnt from Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’

Radio Times: “First Dates Series 3”

The new series of First Date is due to start on Friday 6th March 2015. Radio Times has published a review of the show and a clip from the first episode. The clip shows one couple discussing online dating websites, including Muddy Matches. Click on the video below to see the clip and head to… Continue reading Radio Times: “First Dates Series 3”