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Ask a Matchmaker

Ask a Matchmaker

By: Maria Avgitidis
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 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!2021 Agape Match LLC Hygiene & Healthy Living Relationships Social Sciences
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  • How Can You Fall In Love With Your AI Companion? ft Vasant Dhar, Ph.D

    How Can You Fall In Love With Your AI Companion? ft Vasant Dhar, Ph.D
    Nov 18 2025
    Maria sits down with NYU professor and AI pioneer Vasant Dhar for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives! They break down the rise of AI companions, the risks of sharing personal information with chatbots, and why these systems can feel human while still lacking empathy. Maria and Professor Dhar explore how modern AI "knows a little about everything" and what that means for dating, decision-making, and emotional attachment in 2025. They also dive into how kids and adults alike should be learning to "think with machines," not rely on them as a crutch. It's a fascinating, practical guide to navigating love, relationships, and identity in the age of AI. Be sure to pick up Professor Vasant's book today! Thinking With Machines: The Brave New World of AI Vasant Dhar, Ph.D. — NYU Stern Professor, AI Researcher, TEDx Speaker, and Host of the "Brave New World" podcast. His forthcoming book, "Thinking With Machines: The Brave New World of AI" releases on Nov. 18th! ☀️ https://agapeescapes.com/ 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 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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    42 mins
  • Confusing Chemistry for Compatibility ft Rebecca Marcus

    Confusing Chemistry for Compatibility ft Rebecca Marcus
    Nov 11 2025

    Matchmaker Maria sits down with therapist Rebecca Marcus to explore how millennial women can break toxic dating patterns and build meaningful, healthy relationships. They discuss attachment styles, nervous system regulation, and how urgency and anxiety can shape who we choose and why. Rebecca shares how slowing down, building self-trust, and practicing emotional awareness can transform your dating life long before you meet someone. If you are ready to date with clarity, confidence, and intention, this episode will show you what secure love actually feels like!
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    38 mins
  • We Were Never Meant to Date Alone

    We Were Never Meant to Date Alone
    Nov 4 2025

    Matchmaker Maria dives deep into why modern dating feels harder than ever, and why it's not your fault! Maria explores how convenience culture has stripped away connection and offers practical, no-nonsense ways to rebuild your "dating muscles." From reclaiming third places to embracing real-world friction, Maria shares how to create opportunities for love instead of waiting for them. If you're ready to date with intention and confidence, this episode is your blueprint for finding genuine connection in a disconnected world!

    Here's a script you can literally copy and paste into a text📲

    "Hi friends! I'm hosting a potluck on [date]. Bring a dish you love and also bring one friend I don't know yet. Just let me know what you're bringing so we don't end up with ten pasta salads. Can't wait to see you!"

    ☀️ https://agapeescapes.com/ 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 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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    16 mins
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