Ask a Matchmaker
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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Why Feeling "Too Much" Is Actually a Strength ft Alison Leiby
07/14/2026
Why Feeling "Too Much" Is Actually a Strength ft Alison Leiby
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 + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Should One Bad Joke End a Date? ft Jourdian Fisher
07/07/2026
Should One Bad Joke End a Date? ft Jourdian Fisher
Comedian joins for a hilarious hotline episode about dating, love, and learning when not to "fix" your partner's problems. Go check out his comedy special, , today!! They break down whether weed is a real deal breaker, if one bad joke should end a relationship, and what it really means when someone says they're "going through something." Plus, Jordan shares how Bumble led him to love, why he used to fear commitment, and the relationship lesson every boyfriend needs to hear: sometimes "Wow, that sucks" is enough. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Practical Optimism Can Save Your Dating Life ft Dr. Sue Varma
06/30/2026
Practical Optimism Can Save Your Dating Life ft Dr. Sue Varma
Psychiatrist and couples therapist joins to explain why optimism isn't something you're born with, it's a skill you can build. They break down the difference between healthy realism and catastrophizing, why overthinking keeps people single, and how "maximizers" sabotage dating by chasing endless options. Plus, they answer a listener question about a boyfriend who's afraid to take the next step toward marriage and whether it's your job to fix your partner's fears. If dating has started to feel hopeless, this episode shares practical ways to change your mindset without falling into toxic positivity. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Jared Freid Explains the Different Types of SINGLE
06/23/2026
Jared Freid Explains the Different Types of SINGLE
is back on Ask a Matchmaker to talk about his new book, , and why most dating advice completely misses the average guy's perspective. Jared and Maria dive into the "types of singles," why family setups may be better than dating apps, the difference between "main street" and "alleyway" dating, and whether social media is making dating harder than it needs to be. They also debate TikTok dating rules, the taxi cab theory, Snapchat requests, Uber expectations, and why "if he wanted to, he would" might be terrible advice. Plus, Jared plays a rapid-fire round of "Walking Red Flag or Overthinking It?" and gives his take on some of the internet's favorite dating debates. Support the sponsors, support the show! Get 25% off Cowboy Colostrum with code MATCHMAKER at ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Should You Go On A Second Date Without Chemistry? ft Amy Chan
06/16/2026
Should You Go On A Second Date Without Chemistry? ft Amy Chan
, author of joins to break down why so many people feel burned out by dating and what they're getting wrong! They discuss Amy’s "dating funnel," why a lack of chemistry on a first date shouldn't always be a dealbreaker, and how doomscrolling, TikTok, and dopamine overload may be sabotaging your love life. Plus, a listener from Miami asks how to stay hopeful after disappointing dates, and Amy shares her favorite pre-date ritual to create better connections. If you're tired of dating apps, chasing sparks, or wondering why first dates never go anywhere, this episode is for you. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Is Dating Your Friend's Ex Ever Okay? A Summer House Debate with Chrissy Rutherford
06/09/2026
Is Dating Your Friend's Ex Ever Okay? A Summer House Debate with Chrissy Rutherford
sits down with writer and mental health advocate to discuss the Summer House drama behind her essay, From dating a friend's ex to the complicated realities of interracial dating, Chrissy explains why Ciara's experience struck such a nerve with so many black women. They dive into fetishization, friendship loyalty, codependent relationships, and the emotional impact of feeling desired but not chosen. support the show, support the sponsors! Go to and use promo code MATCHMAKER at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Heated Rivalry Reveals the Reality of Avoidant Dating
06/02/2026
Heated Rivalry Reveals the Reality of Avoidant Dating
What can a steamy hockey romance teach us about attachment styles, situationships, and emotional vulnerability? This week, Matchmaker Maria is joined by her sister and fellow matchmaker, , to break down the hit series Heated Rivalry through the lens of dating psychology. They unpack why Shane and Ilya's 7 year push-pull dynamic feels so familiar, explore fearful avoidant vs. dismissive avoidant attachment styles, and compare the show's emotional tension to Normal People, Bridgerton, and classic Jane Austen romances. Plus, they dive into the art of yearning, why women LOVE slow-burn love stories, and reveal which character they'd actually choose for a healthy relationship. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Doing Chores Literally Saved My Marriage ft. Jordan Carlos
05/26/2026
Doing Chores Literally Saved My Marriage ft. Jordan Carlos
Comedian and author joins to talk about the surprisingly sexy secret to saving a relationship: doing the chores without being asked! From “invisible labor” and executive function to a grabbing some milk, they get into why a clean kitchen can actually improve your sex life! This episode gets hilariously real about marriage, gender roles, and modern dating. Jordan opens up about hitting a rough patch 10 years into marriage, realizing he’d become a bit of a man child, and how learning to truly co-parent changed everything at home. Maria agrees saying women notice the missing top sheet immediately, and the small habits actually make someone more attractive. If you’ve ever wondered whether buying extra coffee creamer counts as romance… this episode says YES! Support the sponsors, support the show! Ask A Matchmaker fans get 20% off Bleume liquid plant food with code MATCHMAKER at
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Why Ambitious Women Get Rejected More ft Stefanie O'Connell
05/19/2026
Why Ambitious Women Get Rejected More ft Stefanie O'Connell
Can ambition ruin a relationship? Matchmaker Maria sits down with author and journalist to unpack why ambitious women are still being labeled “too much” in dating, work, and marriage. They discuss the research behind men pulling away when women out-earn them, why women still do more household labor even when they make more money, and how “provider mentality” can sometimes really mean control. Maria also shares what she’s seeing in modern dating, from men wanting “ambitious women” until they actually meet one, to the rise of trad wife content and 27-year-olds panicking over finding a husband. Plus, they answer a listener question from a NYC finance executive whose boyfriend admitted he was intimidated by her career success. Check out Stefanie's new book! 👉 Support the sponsors, support the show! Ask A Matchmaker fans get 20% off Bleume liquid plant food with code MATCHMAKER at Get 25% off Cowboy Colostrum with code MATCHMAKER at ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Wired to Connect: The Science of Love, Lust & Fidelity with Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Justin Garcia
05/12/2026
Wired to Connect: The Science of Love, Lust & Fidelity with Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Justin Garcia
sits down with of the Kinsey Institute to break down the science behind modern dating, ghosting, dating apps, attraction, AI in dating, hookup culture and relationships. Maria and Justin get into why over 70% of singles have fallen for someone they usually wouldn’t think they’d be attracted to and why Gen Z says they value authenticity yet nearly 50% of them are using AI in their dating lives. They discuss whether first-date chemistry is overrated, why ghosting may actually may come from fear of rejection and conflict, and the difference between social monogamy and sexual monogamy. Plus, Justin shares the Kinsey Institute’s research on emojis, sexting, hookup culture, pair bonding, and why “the grass is greener where you water it” may be the most important dating advice singles need right now! 📚Check out Justin's new book, , today! Support the sponsors, support the show! Ask A Matchmaker fans get 20% off Bleume liquid plant food with code MATCHMAKER at Go to and use promo code MATCHMAKER at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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How to AVOID Situationships Early in Dating
05/05/2026
How to AVOID Situationships Early in Dating
is back with a hotline episode tackling the dating questions everyone is actually thinking about. She breaks down why shows like Heated Rivalry, Bridgerton, and Grey’s Anatomy have women hooked, and why vulnerability in men is the real turn-on. Then, a 37-year-old man asks how to follow the 12 Date Rule without killing the chemistry, and Maria explains how to show attraction without rushing into sex or creating a situationship. She also answers a listener wondering if their urge to flirt means they’re non-monogamous or just not choosing the right partner. From emotional connection to the reality of long-term love, this episode gets honest about what dating really takes. Connect with quality therapists & mental health experts who specialize in you at #rulapod #ad ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Why Gen Z Is Having Less Sex? ft Dr. Carli Blau
04/28/2026
Why Gen Z Is Having Less Sex? ft Dr. Carli Blau
Gen Z is having less sex! And THIS episode breaks down exactly why! Matchmaker Maria sits down with sex therapist to talk about the “sex recession,” including stats like 1 in 3 men under 30 not having sex and people waiting longer for their first experience. They get into how dating apps, fear of rejection, and growing up online are making real-life connection harder, plus why hyper-sexual messages like “do you like butt play?” are replacing normal conversation! Dr. Carli explains why many cases of painful sex are driven by anxiety and fear, not just physical issues. Plus, real advice on how to build your social muscle, meet people in real life, and stop over-filtering your dating pool. Ask A Matchmaker fans can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at Use our link to support the show! #WarbyParker #ad ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Your Frictionless Life Is Ruining Your Dating Life! ft Rachel Williams
04/21/2026
Your Frictionless Life Is Ruining Your Dating Life! ft Rachel Williams
Dating burnout, dating app fatigue, and lack of motivation to go out are becoming the MAIN problems in modern dating, and Matchmaker Maria breaks down exactly why! We're joined this week by comedian for a Hotline episode that tackles how a “frictionless” lifestyle filled with apps, delivery, and convenience is making dating feel harder than ever. A 32-year-old caller shares her struggle with feeling hopeless after quitting dating apps, and Maria explains why simply going out is a win and how weekly routines like classes or events can rebuild momentum. They also dig into family dynamics and red flags, including how to tell if your mom is right about your boyfriend or projecting her own issues. Plus, a real talk on exclusivity without labels and whether “right person, wrong time” actually exists. Sometimes they do! Connect with quality therapists & mental health experts who specialize in you at #rulapod #ad ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Can Better Friendships Improve Your Dating Life? ft Shari Leid
04/14/2026
Can Better Friendships Improve Your Dating Life? ft Shari Leid
What if friendship is the real key to finding love? This week, Maria sits down with author and connection coach , who shares the unbelievable story of being found as a baby in a cardboard box and how that shaped her mission to fight loneliness and seek connection. After a recent divorce and cross-country move, Shari reveals how traveling to all 50 states to share meals with strangers led to her “Flip the Box” philosophy: turning isolation into connection. They break down her 3 connection power tools , plus real-life icebreakers that actually work at events! Then, they tackle a listener question from a 33-year-old in Chicago feeling left behind by married friends and give practical advice on building a new social circle from scratch! Check out her book by today! support the show, support the sponsors! 👉 Go to and use promo code MATCHMAKER at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Can This Age Gap Survive Long Term? She’s 39, He’s 24!
04/07/2026
Can This Age Gap Survive Long Term? She’s 39, He’s 24!
It's a Hotline episode 👏 This week, Matchmaker Maria is joined by CEO of Agape Escapes, Amalia Kalogridakis, for a rapid-fire dating advice episode! They cover: money, friendship, and age gap relationships! They discuss whether $100,000 in credit card debt is a dating dealbreaker, how to rebuild your social life when your boyfriend is your only friend, and if a 39-year-old woman dating a 24-year-old man is headed for heartbreak or just harmless fun. Plus, they also invite listeners to their Greece retreat and cruise this August, make some new friends with Amalia, Maria, and Chrisoula! ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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I Miscarried Quadruplets and the Hospital Bill Was Insane! ft Elena Nicolaou
03/31/2026
I Miscarried Quadruplets and the Hospital Bill Was Insane! ft Elena Nicolaou
Matchmaker Maria is joined by TODAY.com senior editor for a powerful conversation on miscarriage, partner support, and the reality of navigating women’s healthcare. Elena shares the emotional story of finding out she was pregnant with quadruplets, miscarring, and then having to face a $41,000 medical bill after surgery! They also get into what grief looks like inside a marriage, how to know if your partner can handle real life stress, and why dating should be about more than just chemistry. Plus, they respond to a listener struggling after miscarriage when her husband seems ready to move on too fast. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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Are You in Love or Just Addicted to the Chase? ft Amanda McCracken
03/24/2026
Are You in Love or Just Addicted to the Chase? ft Amanda McCracken
Limerence, obsessive dating thoughts, and why you can’t stop checking your phone? Matchmaker Maria sits down with journalist and author , whose writing on relationships has been published in the New York Times, Guardian, and Vogue, to break down the psychology of intense romantic infatuation. Amanda shares how she dated over 100 men, struggled with “anchormen” from her past, and realized she was addicted to longing, not love. They unpack dopamine hits from texting, why intermittent responses keep you hooked, and how purity culture and hookup culture can wire you for obsession. Plus, what to do when your mood depends on a text back, why “butterflies” can be anxiety, and the exact mindset shift that helps you stop chasing unavailable people. If you’ve ever reread texts, stalked Instagram, or felt addicted to someone after 4 dates, this episode is your wake-up call. Be sure to pick up a copy of today! ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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How Do I Work With an Ex Who Cheated on Me? ft Chloe Radcliffe
03/17/2026
How Do I Work With an Ex Who Cheated on Me? ft Chloe Radcliffe
Comedian joins Matchmaker Maria for a dating advice hotline episode about modern dating, relationships, dating apps, and finding a serious partner. They help a listener figure out how to work with an ex-boyfriend who betrayed her but still wants the breakup kept secret at their workplace. Another caller asks how to balance casual dating and having fun at 29 while still wanting to find a husband before her aging parents pass away. Maria and Chloe also talk about how to improve a Hinge profile to attract men who want marriage and family, and why you may need to swipe on the “6s and 7s” instead of only the “10s.” Chloe also shares the unique “processing time” parenting method her mom used growing up to help her face emotions directly, and how having a visible birthmark shaped her experience with confidence and dating! Check out Chloe on the road 👉 ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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What JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’s Proposal Taught Us And MORE Dating News
03/10/2026
What JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’s Proposal Taught Us And MORE Dating News
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship, the viral “Alpine Divorce” dating trend, religious values in modern matchmaking, and the viral Hinge baker experiment are all part of today’s dating conversation. In this solo episode, Matchmaker Maria reacts to the TikTok trend where partners abandon each other on hikes and explains why selfish behavior in relationships is often a pattern. She also breaks down American Love Story and the relationship lesson behind Carolyn Bessette not immediately saying yes to John F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal. Plus, Maria shares surprising trends she’s seeing in her matchmaking office, including singles converting to Roman Catholicism and the rise of AI matchmaking. And finally, she weighs in on the viral woman giving men sourdough bread from Hinge as a low-pressure way to meet and vibe check potential dates! ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home
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How Jeffrey Epstein Impacted Modern Dating ft Ileana Justine
03/03/2026
How Jeffrey Epstein Impacted Modern Dating ft Ileana Justine
Did millennial women grow up inside a system designed by powerful men? In this episode, Maria is joined by journalist to unpack how mall culture, Victoria’s Secret, JUICY sweatpants, low-rise jeans, and dress code “fingertip rules” shaped millennial body image, and how the Jeffrey Epstein era exposed who held the power behind those brands. They break down the male gaze vs. the female gaze, trad wife influencers, the “provider” debate in modern dating, GLP-1 skinny culture, and how shows like Grey’s Anatomy changed women’s dating standards. Plus, a listener asks how to date confidently after major surgery, weight changes, and visible scars. This is a deep dive into cultural conditioning, patriarchy, body image, and how it all affects who we choose to love. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off. ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios
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How to Have Hard Conversations Early in Dating ft. Colette Fehr
02/24/2026
How to Have Hard Conversations Early in Dating ft. Colette Fehr
Hard conversations in relationships, attachment styles, anxious vs avoidant dynamics, and emotional disconnection are at the center of this week’s Ask A Matchmaker. Matchmaker Maria sits down with therapist and author to explain why couples fight about small things like Duolingo, texting back, or Valentine’s Day flowers when the real issue is feeling unheard or unimportant. They break down how to stop people pleasing, how to say “that hurt me” clearly, and why serious conversations should never happen over text. Colette shares tools from her book , including her emotional Mad Libs method for speaking up without pushing your partner away. They also tackle anxious and avoidant attachment patterns and whether separate bedrooms, like Keke Palmer suggested, can actually work in a healthy relationship. ♥️JOIN MARIA’S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention? 💌 Join Maria’s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: 👉 Use promo code ROUNDTABLE50 for $50 off. ✈️ TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. ☀️ Check out upcoming trips: Use code ESCAPES150 for $150 off early bird pricing. 📚 ORDER MARIA’S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG ✨ Order Maria’s book 👉 🎧 Subscribe to the podcast ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you’re feeling lovable and likable 🌐 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything: Instagram: TikTok: Agape Match IG: Facebook: Agape Match: 🎙️ CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras Studio: WTF Media Studios
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Immigrant Parents vs Your Relationship ft Dr. Rosette Elghossain
02/17/2026
Immigrant Parents vs Your Relationship ft Dr. Rosette Elghossain
Dating across cultures, first-generation identity, and family pressure in relationships take center stage on this episode with Matchmaker Maria and licensed clinical psychologist to unpack how immigrant upbringing, enmeshment, and early family dynamics shape adult dating choices. They dive into navigating parental expectations, setting emotional boundaries, dating outside your culture, and what to do when your family doesn’t approve of your partner. You’ll also hear practical advice on values-based dating, dealing with guilt, and how to advocate for your relationship without abandoning your roots. A must-listen for anyone balancing love, identity, and modern dating! Dr. Rosette Elghossain is a licensed clinical psychologist and first-generation Lebanese-American. In her private practice, she focuses on relational and trauma work to help people navigate cross-cultural dating challenges, family pressures, relationship patterns, and the journey to a fulfilling life on their own terms. Check her out👇 on Instagram for info about therapy Listeners can use discount code MARIA100 to download this for free! ☀️ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: 💖Agape Match Website: 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: 💖Agape Match Instagram: 💖Agame Match Facebook: 💖Agape Match Twitter: 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - Twitter - Instagram - 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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Can AI Replace Matchmakers?
02/10/2026
Can AI Replace Matchmakers?
Dating apps, AI matchmaking, modern love, Valentine’s Day dating, and real relationship tips collide in this solo episode as breaks down the rise of AI matchmakers and what they actually get wrong about human connection. From chatbot dating coaches to algorithm-driven matches, Maria explores why faster swiping doesn’t equal better relationships, and why real matchmaking has always been about community, accountability, and growth. She shares behind-the-scenes insight from the dating industry, explains how AI can help (and hurt) your love life, and calls out the difference between validation and true compatibility. Plus, practical dating tips for 2026, how to expand your social circle, and what to do if you’re single this Valentine’s Day (hint: it involves dive bars and courage). If you’re navigating dating apps, dating fatigue, or wondering whether tech can replace chemistry, this episode is your fun, honest, and deeply human reality check! Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria’s community or submit your own dating question! 👉 ☀️ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: 💖Agape Match Website: 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: 💖Agape Match Instagram: 💖Agame Match Facebook: 💖Agape Match Twitter: 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - Twitter - Instagram - 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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Can Long Distance Dating Work When You Don't Really Know him? ft Anna Roisman
02/03/2026
Can Long Distance Dating Work When You Don't Really Know him? ft Anna Roisman
It's a fun hotline episode with Sex and the City impressions, dating long distance advice, and knowing that marriage isn't for you! Matchmaker Maria is joined by hilarious stand up comedian for a hotline episode packed with dating advice, love, and real-life dilemmas. Maria even gets to hear Anna’s spot-on Steve from Sex and the City impersonation as they break down relationships, commitment, and modern dating expectations. Callers ask tough, emotional questions, including whether long-distance dating can work when you barely know someone, how to rebuild confidence and flirt again, and how to navigate a relationship after cancer treatment and infertility. Maria and Anna also play a voicemail from a listener dating after the death of a spouse at 50, and what starting over can really look like. With expert matchmaker insight and comedian honesty, this episode delivers practical advice, empathy, and laughs for anyone dating through uncertainty, loss, or big life changes. Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria’s community or submit your own dating question! 👉 ☀️ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: 💖Agape Match Website: 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: 💖Agape Match Instagram: 💖Agame Match Facebook: 💖Agape Match Twitter: 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - Twitter - Instagram - 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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Are You in Perimenopause and Don’t Know It Yet? ft Lauren Tetenbaum
01/27/2026
Are You in Perimenopause and Don’t Know It Yet? ft Lauren Tetenbaum
Women menopause and perimenopause take center stage as Matchmaker Maria sits down with therapist and women’s health advocate , author of Millennial Menopause, to talk about what’s really happening in the body and why most of us were never taught this. They break down the truth that menopause is technically one day, while perimenopause can last years and affect mood, sleep, libido, brain fog, and vaginal health. Lauren explains why medical education around menopause is still limited, what treatment options actually exist, and why pain, rage, or exhaustion should never be brushed off. The episode also gives clear advice for partners on how to support women going through perimenopause without minimizing or mocking their experience. A must-listen conversation about women’s health, intimacy, mental health, and preparing for a major life transition before it catches you off guard. To work with Lauren and learn more about her psychotherapy practice, visit thecounseLaur.com. Her book, Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period, is available at and wherever books are sold. Visit Lauren at a book tour event () or follow her on Instagram 👉 Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria’s community or submit your own dating question! 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/ ☀️ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: 💖Agape Match Website: 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: 💖Agape Match Instagram: 💖Agame Match Facebook: 💖Agape Match Twitter: 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - Twitter - Instagram - 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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Divorce Is Not a Failure, It's a Transition ft Oona Metz
01/20/2026
Divorce Is Not a Failure, It's a Transition ft Oona Metz
Divorce, emotional healing, lonliness in divorce, and dating after divorce are explored as therapist joins Matchmaker Maria for an honest conversation about why divorce is not a bad word. This episode covers the 5 top reasons for divorce, why the opposite of love is not hate, why you are not alone in your divorce, and how divorce can be a powerful life transition instead of a failure. Oona shares insights from her bestselling book and explains the emotional stages of divorce, including heartbreak, grief, letting go, and moving forward. Maria and Oona discuss finding the strength to transition into divorce, releasing shame, and rebuilding identity after marriage ends. They talk about divorce as a process of healing, growth, and self-trust, especially for women navigating co-parenting, dating again, or choosing peace over pressure. This episode reminds listeners that divorce can be the beginning of a healthier, more honest life and encourages anyone going through it to pick up Unhitched as a guide through the journey. is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Group Psychotherapist, and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women, bringing 30 years of experience supporting women through major life transitions. Her book focuses on the emotional side of divorce, offering practical tools, relatable stories, and guidance to help women move through separation, co-parenting, and life after marriage with clarity and strength. Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria’s community or submit your own dating question! 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/ ☀️ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: 💖Agape Match Website: 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: 💖Agape Match Instagram: 💖Agame Match Facebook: 💖Agape Match Twitter: 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - Twitter - Instagram - 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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The Truth About Ethical Non-Monogamy: Debunking Swinger Myths ft Victoria Joseph & Ryan Hicks
01/13/2026
The Truth About Ethical Non-Monogamy: Debunking Swinger Myths ft Victoria Joseph & Ryan Hicks
In this episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria dives into the world of ethical non-monogamy with guests Victoria Joseph and her husband Ryan, professional ENM matchmakers who are married and also swing. Together, they break down what ENM actually means, including the differences between open relationships, swinging, and polyamory, and explain how ethical non-monogamy differs from consensual non-monogamy. Victoria and Ryan share how they entered the lifestyle, common misconceptions about the swinger community, and why communication, consent, and respect are essential. The conversation also explores jealousy, safety, dating norms, and how matchmaking works within non-monogamous communities. Victoria runs , an exclusive concierge-style service for individuals seeking ENM, polyamorous, and lifestyle-focused relationships, where authentic connection and transparency aren’t just welcomed, they’re celebrated check out more 👉 ☀️ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria’s community or submit your own dating question! 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/ ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: 💖Agape Match Website: 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: 💖Agape Match Instagram: 💖Agame Match Facebook: 💖Agape Match Twitter: 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - Twitter - Instagram - 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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How to Go No Contact After a Breakup ft Allora Dannon
01/06/2026
How to Go No Contact After a Breakup ft Allora Dannon
In this Hotline episode, Matchmaker Maria is joined by author and late-bloomer expert Allora Dannon to deliver no-nonsense dating advice rooted in clarity, confidence, and tough love! They tackle real listener dilemmas, starting with a woman struggling to finally break up and whether going no contact is the only way to heal. They revisit an update from the woman who discovered her boyfriend on a dating app. Does she break it off with him, or are they still together? A gay man calls in after successfully using the 12-date rule and asks how to move from dating to exclusivity without getting ghosted. Plus, Maria & Allora address a woman worried about meeting someone who checks every box on paper but sparks zero physical attraction, and whether “the whole package” is enough! Don't miss this juicy hotline episode! ☀️ use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria’s community or submit your own dating question! 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/ ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: 💖Agape Match Website: 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: 💖Agape Match Instagram: 💖Agame Match Facebook: 💖Agape Match Twitter: 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - Twitter - Instagram - 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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Dating Lessons We’re Taking Into 2026
12/30/2025
Dating Lessons We’re Taking Into 2026
In this special year-end episode of Ask A Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria looks back on the biggest dating lessons of 2025 and what they mean for intentional dating in 2026. Featuring standout guests like Vera Papisova, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Weezy W.T.F, Jared Freid, Kaneez Surka, Erika Ettin, Tara Cannistraci, and more, Matchmaker Maria breaks down conversations on politics, polyamory, attachment styles, money, AI, and modern love. You’ll hear honest insights on dating boundaries, emotional compatibility, first dates, and how to build real connection. Plus, Maria answers listener questions on financial dealbreakers and why some great dates don’t lead to second dates. If you’re single, dating, or rethinking your relationship approach, this episode gives you clarity, confidence, and practical dating advice you can actually use!
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Are Phones the Third Person in Your Relationship? ft Randy Ginsberg
12/23/2025
Are Phones the Third Person in Your Relationship? ft Randy Ginsberg
What happens to connection when we put our phones away? Matchmaker Maria sits down with Randy Ginsberg, founder of , to unpack phubbing (phone snubbing), modern dating burnout, and why being truly present has become one of the most underrated relationship skills. Together, they explore how intentional, phone-free spaces create deeper conversations, stronger chemistry, and real opportunities for both romantic and platonic connection. This is not a singles event and it’s not networking. It’s an evening designed to help you unplug, talk like a human again, and experience what dating and socializing feel like without doomscrolling, distractions, or performative small talk. Expect thoughtful prompts, honest dialogue, and a room full of curious, emotionally available people who are actually worth putting your phone down for. Come for the connection. Leave with clarity, community, and a reminder that presence is still the most attractive quality in the room. ☀️get yourself a last minute holiday gift and go to use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria’s community or submit your own dating question! 👉 ✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙌 💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/ 💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/ 💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmatchmakermaria 💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermaria 💖Agape Match Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapematch/ 💖Agame Match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapeMatch 💖Agape Match Twitter: https://www.x.com/AgapeMatch 🙋♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/ Twitter - https://X.com/venetiaageras Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/ 🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!
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