Tag: online dating

What to Share Online

How much information should you share online? You should share enough information to encourage people to get in contact with you, but not so much that you put your own safety at risk. Here are some tips for what to share and what to share on online dating websites… Do share your first name –… Continue reading What to Share Online

Help…My Ex is Online Dating

We get a lot of phone calls and emails from people who are concerned about their ex partner being a Muddy Matches member, or that they may potentially be a member. If you know that your ex is on Muddy Matches – don’t panic and don’t delete your account! Just because your ex is looking… Continue reading Help…My Ex is Online Dating

Online Dating Photos: Selfie Advice

We’ll be upfront with you here – we’re not fans of dating profile selfies, but we realise that it’s not just a short-term fad and that they can be a good way to get a photo for your profile that is up-to-date and doesn’t involve roping in a mate. If you are going to use… Continue reading Online Dating Photos: Selfie Advice

Easy Conversation Starters

There are hundreds of dating blogs telling you what not to say on a first date from the intrusive “why did you split with your ex?’ to the controversial “who do you vote for?”. Instead of worrying about what you shouldn’t say, here are some non-offensive suggestions for conversation fillers for when you reach an… Continue reading Easy Conversation Starters

Dinner Date Etiquette

Dating etiquette is a matter of being respectful and appropriate. Here are a few things to think about before you go on a dinner date with your online date. Choose somewhere nice It might sound obvious, but don’t choose a fast food restaurant for your first date. On the other hand, an expensive restaurant can… Continue reading Dinner Date Etiquette

10 Minute Profile Updates

In an ideal world, you’d write a dating profile, make it live and go on to receive a message from the man or woman of your dream within a few hours. In the real world, it can take time to find your perfect match online, so it’s important to make sure that your profile is… Continue reading 10 Minute Profile Updates

How Many Members Have Googled a Date?

In a time where 50% of people in the UK and Ireland have a Facebook account, it is easier than ever to find out about your date via social media and a via a simple Google search. Whether you should investigate your date online is a matter of personal preference – some people find it… Continue reading How Many Members Have Googled a Date?

First Date Safety Advice

You’ve probably heard horror stories about online dating being a dangerous place to meet someone, from people who have never used a dating website, but online dating is no more dangerous than meeting someone in the supermarket queue. Whether you’ve met someone at a party, at the races, or online, it’s important to think about… Continue reading First Date Safety Advice

Silence isn’t Golden

There’s a time and a place for silence – libraries, exams, moments of calm contemplation – but internet dating is not the best place to be the strong, silent type. The single best way to find a date on an online dating site is to send messages to everyone you are interested in meeting. Yes,… Continue reading Silence isn’t Golden