In this special live episode recorded at the legendary 92nd Street Y in New York City, Matchmaker Maria is joined by her dear friend and style expert Chrissy Rutherford for a fun, honest, and wide-ranging conversation about modern love. The two dive into Maria’s new book, Ask A Matchmaker, and how it blends human behavior, communication theory, and decades of matchmaking experience to cut through the noise of online dating advice. Maria shares personal stories and surprising lessons from writing the book, including what truly makes relationships last. They also explore how social media, societal expectations, and emotional context shape the way we date today.

If you enjoy this episode, you’ll love Maria’s Roundtable, her signature coaching community where singles gather weekly for real talk, growth, and support (sign up now at matchmakermaria.com!). With humor and heart, Maria encourages listeners to stay curious, keep dating intentionally, and always prioritize likability alongside loveability. Thank you for listening, and enjoy this unforgettable live taping!

✨ 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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This week, Maria shares the highs, surprises, and deep conversations from her Ask a Matchmaker book tour. From readers finding clarity in their relationships to full-blown divorces sparked by missing pillars (yes, really), the impact has been powerful—and personal. Even her husband had thoughts after reading it! Plus, Maria gives her full (spoiler-filled!) recap of The Materialists movie. Buckle up for book revelations, real talk, and cinematic hot takes!

✨ 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!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

On this week’s episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria is joined by co-host Joyelle Nicole Johnson are on a hotline ep, answering your toughest dating dilemmas. First, a 42-year-old single woman from Jersey City is looking for love, but struggles to find men who match her lifestyle and ambition. Maria offers advice on expanding her dating pool beyond NYC, embracing men with kids, and not letting success limit her options. Next, a listener shares a CRINGE-worthy story about dating a man with shockingly poor hygiene, think no soap and dirty forks! Maria urges her to walk away fast and explains why basic cleanliness is non-negotiable in a partner. Finally, a woman is hung up on a situationship that ended years ago, still grieving the guy who moved on and started a family with someone else. Maria and Joyelle unpack why closure can be so hard, and how to move forward when love feels out of reach. Whether you're dating after 40 or trying to let go of the past, this episode is full of honest, no-nonsense advice you won’t want to miss!

✨ 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!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

How do you open the conversation about polyamory with your partner, without blowing things up? On this week’s episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria is joined by co-host Joyelle Nicole Johnson and NYC-based relationship therapist and professor Melissa Fulgieri to explore the nuances of ethical non-monogamy. From setting ground rules to navigating emotional triggers, Melissa shares expert insights on how to communicate openly, define boundaries, and check in regularly in polyamorous relationships. The trio also dives into how attachment styles can impact relationship dynamics and how to approach these conversations with empathy and honesty, especially early on. Whether you're curious about polyamory or just want to strengthen your communication, this episode is a must-listen. Be sure to check out Melissa’s book, Healing Relational Trauma, for more guidance on love, therapy, and personal growth. Subscribe now and join the conversation about modern love in all its forms!

✨ 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 at the 92Y live👉 https://www.92ny.org/event/maria-avgitidis

🤩 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!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

On this week’s Ask a Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria sits down with the fearless and unfiltered Weezy WTF co-host of the Decisions Decisions podcast and co-author of the brand-new book No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto of Sexual Exploration and Power. From sugar baby adventures to navigating the emotional rollercoaster of dating in NYC, Weezy shares jaw-dropping stories that are equal parts hilarious and eye-opening. The two dive deep into the realities of sex, money, power, and the lessons behind it all, including why building a stock portfolio beats collecting purses! They also unpack what it means to date post-pandemic, finding connection in chaos, and the magic of unexpected New York camaraderie. This episode isn’t for the faint of heart but it is for the curious, the bold, and anyone craving an honest conversation about modern love. Weezy brings the same no-filter energy that’s made her a fan favorite, with insights that are both outrageous and incredibly real. Grab your headphones, this episode is wild, wise, and one you won’t forget.

✨ 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!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

This week, Matchmaker Maria is joined by her hilarious and heartfelt co-host for the month, comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson! They dive deep into what it really means to love someone, and how therapy, timelines, and choosing your own adventure can all be ways to say “I love you.”

Joyelle shares the origin story of her relationship, from getting set up by none other than Ilana Glazer (yes, that Ilana!) to navigating early pandemic dating, moving in together, and discussing major life decisions like marriage and kids. Along the way, she and Maria get candid about why therapy isn't just for crises, how evolving your mindset can shift your relationship expectations, and why the 12-date rule is more of a guide than gospel.

If you’ve ever wondered when to talk about kids, how to define a partner, or how much your wedding really matters this episode’s got the real talk and laughs you need.

✨ 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!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

This week, Maria is joined by her sister, Matchmaker Chrisoula! before we get into it, Maria's new book, Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love, is out! Go buy it! Now tune in for a special Hotline Episode of the podcast! The two take calls from listeners looking for real-time dating advice, from situationships to second date confusion. Also we dive into a callers life sharing about how she is a caretaker and struggling with her parner and trust. Maria and Chrisoula don’t hold back as they offer tough love, tactical tips, and a few laughs along the way. Whether you're dating with intention or feeling stuck in a cycle, this episode is packed with the kind of honest insight only a matchmaker (or two!) can deliver!

✨ 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 at the 92Y live👉 https://www.92ny.org/event/maria-avgitidis

🤩 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!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

In Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love, celebrity matchmaker Maria Avgitidis blends heartfelt storytelling with decades of experience to offer a refreshingly honest guide to modern dating. Written as a “prescriptive memoir,” this isn’t just a dating manual it’s a candid, deeply personal conversation over coffee with a trusted friend. From her upbringing straddling Greek and American cultures to her revelations on how pop culture shaped our romantic expectations, Maria explores how our environments, past relationships, and cultural conditioning influence the way we love. She weaves in moments of vulnerability, like holding onto heartbreak for years or struggling to find connection abroad, offering readers perspective and healing. Whether you’re single, dating, in a relationship, or trying to understand your past, this book provides a compassionate, practical lens on compatibility and emotional growth. With humor, direct advice, and a dose of Greek wisdom, Maria gives you tools to date more intentionally and to stop being so hard on your younger self. Backed by years of coaching both men and women, the book resonates across all demographics, proving that the journey to better love starts with self-awareness. It’s not filled with fluff or formulas it’s a moving, relatable narrative wrapped in dating advice you’ll actually use. This is the dating book you’ll start and finish!

✨ 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 at the 92Y live👉 https://www.92ny.org/event/maria-avgitidis

🤩 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!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast