Tag: who should pay on a first date

How a pre-date can qualify the chemistry

So, you have mutually matched with someone that appears to tick all the right boxes, whilst online dating on Muddy Matches. You have been messaging one another and discover there is plenty of common ground to connect over. So what next? Well, the next stage is meeting up, and seeing how things feel in real… Continue reading How a pre-date can qualify the chemistry

I’m too Poor to Date

Results from HARR-e (an AI service set up for men by grooming products manufacturer Harry) said one of the biggest concerns that men face is the worry about not having enough money. This can be enough to stop men from joining dating websites, as they worry that their date won’t be interested in someone who… Continue reading I’m too Poor to Date

Dine and Dash

Earlier this week, on 28 August, a man in the United States of America was accused of extorting money from women by eating in a restaurant with them and leaving before the bill came. The accused, Paul Gonzales, has become known as the ‘dine-and-dash dater’ by American newspapers after eight women said that he had… Continue reading Dine and Dash

First Date Couponing

A recent survey by consumer website MoneySavingExpert.com looked into the etiquette of using a 2-4-1 restaurant voucher on a first date. The survey asked the 7,550 participants (correct at time of going writing) to state their age, gender and whether a man using a coupon to pay for a first date is acceptable behaviour.

Should Men Pay?

This week, the dating programme First Dates (which is surprisingly good at creating matches), hit the headlines when one woman showed disgust at being asked to split the cost of the bill. Mary and Brian were paired up together and it appeared that they were having a good time together until the waitress asked if… Continue reading Should Men Pay?

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

What’s the Most Popular First Date Idea?

You may have noticed that we have been running a poll to find out what the most popular first date idea is with three classic options. The options included meeting for ‘coffee’, going out for an ‘evening meal’ or going for ‘a drink’ and nearly 6000 people responded to the question! The most popular answer… Continue reading What’s the Most Popular First Date Idea?

5 Reasons Why Bonfire Night is a Great first Date

“Remember, remember the 5th of November” (or any day around that point when your local fireworks display is on) if you’re planning a first date. Heading to a fireworks display is a great first date because: *It’s a safe place to meet up – A fireworks display is a busy public event, so you won’t… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Bonfire Night is a Great first Date