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Why Feeling "Too Much" Is Actually a Strength ft Alison Leiby

Release Date: 07/14/2026

What I Wish Every Single Person Knew About Romance Scams

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kicks off Season 7 with a wild update: after being featured in the New York Times and making headlines in Greece, her matchmaking company, Agape Match, was impersonated by a scam center targeting single men on Telegram. She shares how the scammers stole photos of her real employees, created fake dating profiles, charged victims everything from $50 activation fees to $25,000, and even used AI generated women to make the scam look real. It's a scary story that you need to listen to so you can be sure you're not next!! Support the podcast by supporting our sponsor! Connect with quality...

The Angry Dad Theory: Is Your Dad Affecting Who You Date? ft Nadine Ahmed

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Matchmaker Maria sits down with licensed therapist to unpack the “angry dad theory,” how growing up with emotionally unavailable or angry parents can affect our relationships, and why learning to apologize to your kids can break the cycle.!Then, Maria and Nadine answer Hotline Questions from YOU! From listeners waiting three years for a proposal, whether you should stay friends with an ex who is dating someone you once worried about, and if you should be engaged before moving in together. They also get into destination weddings, financial compatibility, renting out your NYC apartment, and...

How Many Dates Does It Take to Know If You Like Someone?

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Matchmaker Maria and Louie Felix tackle dating after divorce, including how a single mom with two young kids can find a serious relationship and why the six-date rule can help. They also get into the ultimate couple fight: dirty dishes, different cleaning habits, and what those little conflicts can reveal before marriage. Plus, they break down what to do when someone’s actions don’t match their words and how much lifestyle compatibility really matters.

Why Your “Type” Could Be Keeping You Single ft Nina Kharoufeh

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, matchmaker, comedian, and former Match Me Abroad host, joins to talk about what really happened when Americans went to Morocco looking for love. It didn't end in finding a “trophy wife” like one man thought! They then discuss why daters are rejecting second dates over tiny things, and why height, weight, and other physical preferences can keep you from meeting someone great. They get into hotline questions, answering a listener whose friend is hiding a former sugar baby arrangement from her fiancé, and give advice to a woman dating while working in a male dominated industry. ...

Can Your Values Make or Break a Relationship? ft Suzy Welch

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joins to break down VALUES and what your core values can reveal about dating, compatibility, marriage, and the life you actually want. They get into why values (not personality) can make or break a relationship, the “divorce values” to watch for, why place and “belovedness” can be major dealbreakers, and whether couples really need to share the same top values. Also, Suzie shares what happened when her daughter and her fiance took the Values Bridge and discovered their top six values were exactly the same! Check out the code MATCHMAKER today and comment your top 5 in...

How Long Should a First Date Actually Be? ft Lauren Davis

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Comedian, joins for a fun conversation about red flags, marathon first dates, dating app lies, and why a 2 hr date might be better than spending 10hrs together! They discuss the best first date activities, from walking and museums to bowling, and answer a listener question about dating in Spain at 62. It's a fun episode you don't want to miss! Check out Lauren's travel themed digital show 👉 ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Visit Maria’s website or submit your own dating question: 👉 ✈️ TRAVEL WITH...

Are Smartphones Contributing to the Birth Rate Crisis? ft Christine Emba

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Could your smartphone be affecting your dating life and even the birth rate? talks to writer and cultural critic about research linking smartphones to declining fertility and how scrolling may be replacing the time people once spent meeting, flirting, and connecting. They also get into porn, AI, dating apps, and algorithms that are changing how men and women see relationships. Follow Christine’s work in The New York Times and subscribe to her for more of her writing and ideas. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join...

Can Grief Show You You're With the Wrong Person? ft. Gus Constantellis

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Comedian joins to talk about turning his late mother's recipes into a cookbook that became a heartfelt memoir about grief, family, and finding joy again. They dive into how losing a parent changed the way Gus looked at love, why his mom's advice to "come up for air" ended a five year relationship, and what it was like watching his dad start dating again just weeks after her passing. Plus, they answer whether it's a red flag if your date can't cook, debate a fourth date that skips dinner, and reveal the Greek meal that might just make someone fall in love! Check out his book here 👉 ...

The 4 Dating Personality Types That Predict Compatibility

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breaks down what compatibility really means and why finding the right partner has nothing to do with shared hobbies or a Myers-Briggs label. She explains the four dating personalities, why your lifestyle is really about how you value your time and money, and the questions every good dater should be asking. Plus, hear the surprising story of the woman who thought she wanted an adventurous partner until one personality test changed everything and led her to her husband. If you've ever wondered why your relationships keep missing the mark, this episode is your roadmap. Check out this test today!...

Why Feeling "Too Much" Is Actually a Strength ft Alison Leiby

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Comedian and author joins to talk about her new essay collection and why every version of ourselves deserves a seat at the table. They discuss different identities, only-child life, surviving a near death experience, chronic back pain, stand up comedy, and how those experiences shape dating and relationships. Plus, the two answer a listener who feels like she's lost herself after ignoring red flags in a relationship and wants to learn how to trust herself again. If you've ever wondered who you are outside of dating, this episode is for you! ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY +...

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Comedian and author Alison Leiby joins Matchmaker Maria to talk about her new essay collection I'm a Lot and why every version of ourselves deserves a seat at the table. They discuss different identities, only-child life, surviving a near death experience, chronic back pain, stand up comedy, and how those experiences shape dating and relationships. Plus, the two answer a listener who feels like she's lost herself after ignoring red flags in a relationship and wants to learn how to trust herself again. If you've ever wondered who you are outside of dating, this episode is for you!

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