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?
Tag: rural friends
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
Muddy Matches puts its support behind popular rural podcast
As the original home of countryside dating, Muddy Matches always champion the rural way of life, that both our team, and the hoards of singles who choose to date with us, live and breathe. We celebrate our roots, and after more than 16 years of inspiring rural romance, we are always exploring new ways to… Continue reading Muddy Matches puts its support behind popular rural podcast
The wonders of a wink when country life dating
Never underestimate the power of a quick wink! That’s the message from country-life online dating experts Muddy Matches, where muddy singles can fire off a cheeky virtual wink – for free – to fellow mud lovers who catch their eye in their search results. It’s the countryside dating site’s equivalent of fleeting eye contact across… Continue reading The wonders of a wink when country life dating
A really rural refresh of dating profile interests and hobbies
We’ve refreshed the list of over 160 really rural hobbies and interests that mud lovers can add to their dating profile. The Muddy Matches team have been inspiring rural romance and love in the countryside now for well over 16 years. The reason we are so well trusted, and what stands us apart from other… Continue reading A really rural refresh of dating profile interests and hobbies
Friends thought our 580 mile trek for muddy love was “mad”
The long distance rural romance of Shelley and Jim. A country couple, from opposite ends of England, travelled more than 1,000 miles each month to see each other, all in the name of muddy love, after matching online. To the bemusement of both sets of friends, mud lovers Shelley and Jim embarked on the mammoth… Continue reading Friends thought our 580 mile trek for muddy love was “mad”
“We thought we’d never marry again. Then we met our muddy soulmate.”
“He accepts me in my wellies and jodhpurs, and I slot well into his farming world.” When equestrian single Lisa matched with arable farmer Kevin whilst countryside dating on Muddy Matches In 2016, it was the start of a rural romance that would lead to marriage. But it very nearly didn’t even get off the… Continue reading “We thought we’d never marry again. Then we met our muddy soulmate.”
‘Warts and all’ mud lover proves an ‘amazing’ match
‘If you’re a bit urghy at things, then I might not be for you.’ An agricultural, single mum, whose online dating profile graphically detailed all the harsh rural realities to expect if coupled up with her, has landed her farmer muddy match. And he says she’s simply ‘amazing’. With a 90% muddy score, Rebecca laid… Continue reading ‘Warts and all’ mud lover proves an ‘amazing’ match
Flocking to the Royal Highland Show?
There’s no pulling the wool over our eyes with this!A delightfully colourful collection of designer sheep sculptures will tour across Scotland this Spring – and people are flocking to see them. The trail of 35 arty decorated sheep is promoting the return of the Golden Shears World Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships to the… Continue reading Flocking to the Royal Highland Show?