Writers developed a couple of romance storylines for the character. In March 1990, Paske stated the character best suited to Matt romantically would have been Bronwyn Davies (Rachel Friend). But writers portrayed him having an unrequited love for Brownyn's sister, Sharon Davies (Jessica Muschamp). His next story was a short-lived relationship with Lee Maloney (Maree Ackehurst). In November 1989, Paske was "anxiously awaiting" Matt's first relationship story with Lee. He told Devlyn "TV Week" that viewers would have to wait until the episodes aired, but was "excited" about the story. The couple soon became serious about their relationship following Lee leaving home due to her difficult relationship with her parents. Writers soon had them living in a flat together, but Lee ultimately decided that she was too young to settle down and they broke up.