Tag: online dating

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?

Why Muddy Matches is Right for You

There are thousands of online dating websites out there; in fact we’re starting to wonder if there will be one per person within the next few years, so how do you know whether Muddy Matches is the right website for you? If you agree with these statements, we think that you’re in the right place!… Continue reading Why Muddy Matches is Right for You

I have met my perfect match…

“I have just celebrated a second anniversary from the date I first met up with a wonderful man from Muddy Matches. Thanks to Muddy Matches, I have met my perfect match, we have so much in common and have shared many happy times together and will continue to do so. Thank you”  Amanda

5 Messages You Shouldn’t Send

Having an online dating profile with no intention of sending any messages is a bit like going to the supermarket just to have a look around. So, sending messages is how you make the move from online dating to meeting up in real life! Ideally, your messages should be short, friendly and personalised. Your message… Continue reading 5 Messages You Shouldn’t Send

What Not to Include in Your Dating Profile

Here at Muddy Matches, we have a number of measures in place to help to protect our members and to encourage safe online dating, but it is still important to think about what you can do to protect yourself online. One of the most important things you can do is to keep your personal details… Continue reading What Not to Include in Your Dating Profile

Making the Most of the Valentine’s Weekend

The Valentine’s weekend is always busy for Muddy Matches, with thousands of people keen to get talking to potential matches. We also have our Free Messaging Weekend running, which means that anyone who had an approved profile before midday on 13th February 2015 will be able to send and receive messages. Here’s how you can… Continue reading Making the Most of the Valentine’s Weekend

Guest Post: Scientifically Proven Dating Profile

This guest post was contributed by Duana C. Welch, Ph.D., the author of Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do, now available. This is a partial excerpt, copyrighted by the author.  You can read a free chapter and find out more at http://www.lovefactually.co Does dating online feel like pure chance—kind of like fishing? … Continue reading Guest Post: Scientifically Proven Dating Profile

Top 10 Unromantic Gifts

With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, you may be wondering what to buy for your new date. Instead of providing a list of presents that you could buy, we’ve asked people what their worst gift was, in the hope that nobody else makes the same mistake. From the responses that we got, we’d highly recommend… Continue reading Top 10 Unromantic Gifts

5 Tips for First Date Preparation

Here are 5 things to think about before you set off for your first date, from knowing who to look out for, to knowing what to say. 1. Know who they are – Calling your date by the wrong name is embarrassing and rude. Make sure you re-read their dating profile and that you look… Continue reading 5 Tips for First Date Preparation