5 muddy icebreakers that breathe life into profiles

Singles who choose to online date on Muddy Matches appreciate a thorough profile bio that celebrates country life and rural living. They value the time and effort placed into a well constructed bio, more often than not over the profile photos and physical appearance. They are looking to bond over common ground and shared lifestyles… Continue reading 5 muddy icebreakers that breathe life into profiles

7 turn offs women see when reading dating profiles

The Huffington Post may not be the most agricultural of titles that our singles can take advice from whilst rural dating. However, it did spell out some of the biggest telltale icks women pick up on when reading dating profiles. We think there’s some value in some of them. The turn offs include a list… Continue reading 7 turn offs women see when reading dating profiles

“My Muddy Match is way out of my league.”

It was lovely to hear from newly married Peter this week, who tied the knot to the countryside match he’d connected with whilst online dating with us in 2019. Here is the update he shared with our customer care team: “I met Holly 4 years ago on Muddy Matches, after thinking she was way out… Continue reading “My Muddy Match is way out of my league.”

Shooting fans set to marry – but no shotgun wedding!

How an invite to look at a match’s gun collection has inspired a country couple to marry – but it’s no shotgun wedding! “Shotguns, rifles… I’ve got the lot! I’ll take you and show you how it’s done.” As online dating chat up lines go, the prospect of checking out a match’s gun collection on… Continue reading Shooting fans set to marry – but no shotgun wedding!

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?

What can the summer solstice tell us about relationships?

Reconnecting with nature, renewed energy, and increased gratitude; the summer solstice can teach us plenty about personal growth and relationships As an astronomical event with significant spiritual, historical and cultural traditions, the summer solstice is a celebration of the beauty of the natural world. It’s a time when people rediscover an appreciation for nature, and… Continue reading What can the summer solstice tell us about relationships?

Why dating a tree surgeon can be a cut above the rest

Discover 8 reasons why matching with a tree surgeon can be rooted in healthy growth for a good connection. When it comes to the types of countryside single folk Muddy Matches attract, one area of rural life that has been branching out looking for love with extra vigour recently has been tree surgeons. The Muddy… Continue reading Why dating a tree surgeon can be a cut above the rest

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

Reasons cat lovers make purrrfect life partners

Why should dog owners have all the fun? We explore what cat ownership can tell us about a person’s character in a relationship. “I don’t want to end up as that single old spinster with only her cats for company”. Strangely, cats have long been associated with long term singledom. At Muddy Matches, where the… Continue reading Reasons cat lovers make purrrfect life partners

6 riverside date ideas that are ‘fisherman friendly’

From mud larking to riverbank foraging, explore these 6 river-based date ideas that can also appeal to the anglers in your life. With over 1.1 million Brits likely to soon ‘disappear’ into the solitude of the nation’s rivers, streams and canals as the coarse fishing season opens, luring the keen angler away from the riverbank… Continue reading 6 riverside date ideas that are ‘fisherman friendly’