Relationships

Girls, it is time to make the first move

Recently we asked on a twitter poll “who should make the first move after matching?” Unsurprisingly, the overwhelming answer was that the man should. Even the option to not talk at all received more votes

Are They Into Me, Or Are They Bored?

You’ve matched with someone. The conversation is flowing, and you've really hit it off...but there’s still this one lingering thought in the back of your mind that you just can't seem to shake off. “Do

6 Fun Virtual Date Ideas

Okay, so you've been chatting to someone on muzmatch for a few weeks now. You've finally built up the courage to ask them for a Video Call and they've said YES. But now what? What do you do on the video

How to Get Ready for Your First muzmatch Video Date!

Have you heard? muzmatch now has FREE video calling! It goes without saying that the world has changed a lot in the past few weeks, but one thing that’ll never change is our need to make real connections

On Sabr and Struggle: an open letter to muzmatch

Dear muzmatch, My story is not a success story, but one of struggle and perseverance. I am having a hard time telling myself to keep faith, whether I find the perfect match or not. My parents migrated

You Don’t Have to Ghost Your Match On A Muslim Dating App During Ramadan

5 ways to continue to connect during the holy month When Ramadan rolls around every year it fills us with hope for a new season of growth and learning from our mistakes. Ramadan is a time where many single

Lockdown Lovers: how to keep the spark alive whilst social distancing

Since the dawn of romance and human interaction, two facts have remained consistent: long distance relationships are difficult and they aren’t for everybody. Since the COVID-19 began to rock the ordinary

Why Premarital Counselling is The Key to Happy Ever After

If you’re getting to know someone for marriage and things have started getting serious, you may have heard about the benefits of pre-marital counselling. For some couples, the thought of sitting in front

The Best Coronavirus Pickup Lines To Use On muzmatch

We're all in lockdown at the moment (if you're not, stay at home!), so what else is there to do besides spend all your time on muzmatch... right?! 👀 So here are some pickup lines you can use next time

A Frank Letter to Male muzmatch Users

Dear Male muzmatch User, It has taken me a mammoth-sized amount of courage to download muzmatch, to tell my parents and siblings that I’m looking for a potential husband “online,” to quell my parents’

4 Ways to Connect With Your Partner Before Marriage

Now that Valentines Day is on the horizon and the idea of dating seems so prescribed in Hollywood ideals, it can be daunting for a single Muslim who is getting to know someone for marriage. The space between

On Refusing to Settle: 3 Steps To Take When You Realise It's Not Working

Maybe you’ve been talking to them for months or years. Maybe they’ve met your family. Maybe you’ve spent hours daydreaming about your future together and you’re afraid you may never feel like this about

20 muzmatch Tips to Find the One in 2020

"The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all." - Josiyah Martin It's almost a brand new year! If you struggled in 2019 to find your perfect Muslim spouse, then 2020 is a fresh start

Tawakkul and the art of dating yourself: 7 ways to make the most of being single

"My alone feels so good, I'll only have you if you're sweeter than my solitude." ― Warsan Shire Amid the hustle and bustle of modern life, in between demanding jobs and family duties, creating quiet time

Meeting The Parents? Here's What NOT To Do

So you've been speaking to someone on muzmatch for a few weeks, maybe met up for a halal date or two and you might be thinking it's time to get the parents involved. Meeting the parents can be a nerve

The Struggles of Halal Dating

If you’re twenty something, single, and not living under a rock then you’ve probably tried meeting someone online. Now this can be a struggle for everyone. But when you’re twenty something, single and

6 First Date Ideas to Build Real Connections

Let's grab dinner! Words that I personally hate to hear when I'm planning a first date with someone. Especially when I've never met them before. While getting dinner or coffee for a first date can be

How to Deal with Rejection on Muslim Dating and Marriage Apps

It's hard dating online these days. Rejection on dating apps is higher than ever. With swipe fatigue, paradox of choice and poorly designed profiles (more on this soon, watch this space) it’s harder than

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