Six Tips For Online Dating With Muddy Matches After Time Off

Coming back to dating, and online dating, after time off the scene can be overwhelming. Whether you’ve been in a long-term relationship, divorced or widowed, it’s normal for single people to feel apprehensive when it comes to getting back on the love horse and searching for a new relationship. The good news is that our online dating website is designed for people just like you – country people who are looking for other rural singles to enjoy love in the country. We’re not just a dating site though; our dating advice blog is full of tips and tricks to help you get back out there. Today we’re posing some very important questions to ask yourself when you’re newly single.

1. Are you ready for online dating?

There is no set time frame for deciding when and if you’re ready to sign up to an online dating site like Muddy Matches and look for a new relationship – you just have to know yourself and listen to how you feel. If the thought of going for a date with your country match fills you with dread, rather than excitement, it’s clear you’re not ready. When you start thinking about a future with a new partner with interest, trust yourself to have a go.

12. Are you scared or worried?

Putting yourself out there is scary, especially if you’ve been deeply hurt in the past. Ask yourself what aspect of online dating you’re worrying about, chat to a friend about your concerns and take things one step at a time to reassure yourself that you can do this.

3. What words do you associate with dating?

Be honest, and scribble down all the words that come to mind when you think ‘dating’ and dating websites. Are they negative, or positive? If you have lots of negative words then try to reframe your approach and think about signing up to an online dating website like Muddy Matches and going on dates as an adventure or a social activity. Taking the pressure and focus off the dating aspect will help you relax. Think about dating as an opportunity to get to know new people, then be you and have fun on your countryside dates.

4. Do you think there’s something wrong with you?

Many people (single and in a relationship!) focus on their flaws rather than their assets. If you’ve been single for a while, or if previous relationships have broken down, you may be wondering ‘what’s wrong with me’. Stop right there, and believe us that you are interesting, exciting and deserving of love. Then sign up to our Muddy Matches online dating site to find your own country love.

5. What do you really want?

Are you looking for a partner to have fun with, someone to share your loves and passions with (and if that’s for the countryside and outdoors life then you’re in the right place), or are you looking for a long-term relationship? Starting online dating with a clear idea of what you want will help you in your search for a person who’s right for you.

6. Are you willing to meet in person?

Once you’ve signed up to online dating and are exchanging online dating messages, it can be daunting to take the next step. Although we always recommend you get to know someone online before meeting them in person, and recommend you follow our guide for first date safety, it’s easy to let those virtual messages carry on, and on, and on. Meeting your rural date in person will let you know if that virtual chemistry is real. If not, move on!

We hope that these tips for dating will help you get back on the countryside dating scene and having fun meeting people who share your passion for the outdoors and country life. If you have a #MuddyEverAfter success story too then please let us know!