Don’t Rush

When you are single it can seem like everyone around you is in a relationship and you can get to thinking ‘why me?’ when all of your friends find a partner. So it’s inevitable that you will want what they have – a date for events, someone to share a romantic picnic with, and someone… Continue reading Don’t Rush

What to Wear in the Heat

In the UK and Ireland we are not likely to get scorching temperatures, but when it starts to heat up we can still suffer from sweaty armpits and dressing dilemmas. Here are a few tips for keeping cool on your first date. Wear a t-shirt under your shirt If you are wearing a shirt and… Continue reading What to Wear in the Heat

Are You in a Toxic Relationship?

When you begin a new relationship you can find yourself caught up in all the excitement and unable to see the negative side of the person who has become the object of your affection. However, not all relationships are healthy and it is important to be vigilant when it comes to spotting the signs of… Continue reading Are You in a Toxic Relationship?

How to Love Yourself

Happy and confident people are attractive because they make other people feel happy and secure too. However, it’s not always easy to feel love yourself, when there’s a voice in your head saying that you are not attractive enough, not smart enough, or not talented enough. Small changes can help you to feel more confident… Continue reading How to Love Yourself

Making a Clean Break

If you have been dating someone for a while, but just aren’t sure that you are right for each other, it is time to make a clean break. Here is our guide to help you to make the process as painless and easy as possible for both of you so that you can both move… Continue reading Making a Clean Break

Relationship Counselling for Single People?

Relationship counselling is for people who are in unhappy marriages, or long term relationships, right? Well, according to relationship counselling charity Relate, single people can benefit from relationship counselling too. So what are the signs that you would benefit from counselling for single people? You have had your heart broken Experiencing a breakup is one of… Continue reading Relationship Counselling for Single People?

Online Dating after Divorce

Divorce has been discussed a lot in the news this week, following the announcement that Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. Going through a divorce is a traumatic experience that you wish upon your worst enemy, but unfortunately, more than 40 percent of marriages do end in divorce. If you are divorced, or seperated, you… Continue reading Online Dating after Divorce

Keep the Spark

You may think that we are pretty keen to have repeat custom and thus short relationships, but we’re suckers for a success story and we love nothing more than a good ‘muddy’ wedding. So how do you keep the spark going when infatuation has died down? Take the time to ‘date’ one another When you become comfortable… Continue reading Keep the Spark

Guest Post: Self Sabotage – why do we do it?

Everything seems to be going well, we’ve had a few conversations with a couple of people online, we’re planning a date, or even on a second or third one. And just as things seem to be on an even keel and we’re finally allowing ourselves to feel happy, doubt jumps into our mind. Doubt quickly leads to… Continue reading Guest Post: Self Sabotage – why do we do it?

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