The Agape Edit

If you're single in NYC and ready to actually enjoy dating, the venue sets the tone.

The right spot can turn a mediocre first date into a story you'll tell for years. And in Brooklyn, you have option...

A conversation with Dr. Rosette Elghossian on love, loyalty, and learning to disappoint your parents.

There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes with being first-generation. It’s not the lone...

The internet is full of dating horror stories right now. From "alpine divorces" (partners abandoning each other on hikes) to viral TikToks of people crying alone in national parks, the bar for basic h...

Dating in New York City can feel overwhelming especially for busy, career-focused singles between 25 and 45 navigating a fast-paced scene. Whether you've just been introduced through a matchmaking ser...

As a professional matchmaker, I use these dating strategies every day to help singles navigate matchmaker dating and choose the right date spots in New York City. 

Planning a date in New York City sh...

You're at a bar. You see someone cute across the room. Your heart starts pounding. You look at them... and immediately look away like a scared dog who just ate chocolate.

Sound familiar?

If you're G...

If you’re searching for unique ways to meet new people in NYC, you’re not alone.

In 2026, New Yorkers are quietly shifting away from swipe culture and rediscovering something far more powerful: face-...

One of the most common things I hear from ambitious, capable people, especially women - is this:

"I just need someone who's as ambitious as I am."

I understand why that feels true. If you're a build...

Everything old is new again - and when it comes to dating in 2026, that statement has never been more true.

Nearly half of Gen Z are currently single, and they are turning away from the phone and tur...

If you’re searching for dating strategies that actually work in 2026 - strategies grounded in real human connection, not algorithms - you’re in the right place.

Dating today is a paradox. We have mor...

If you live in New York City, New Jersey might not be the first place you think of for date night - but that’s exactly why it works. Just across the river (or a short drive away), the Garden State del...

Looking for unforgettable date ideas in NYC that are stylish, memorable, and far from ordinary? Whether you’re planning a first date, deepening a connection, or surprising your partner with something ...

When may you need a list of some cool date ideas in Brooklyn? In New York City, couples can celebrate their love amid the city’s iconic landmarks and lively atmosphere. In fact, it should not necessar...

When Hollywood puts matchmaking on screen, real matchmakers tend to brace themselves.

Eariler this summer, I was interviewed by People about the film Materialists, written and directed by Celine Song...

Color isn’t just fashion. It’s communication.

Before you say a word, before you smile, before someone even reads your dating profile, your clothes are already talking. And when it comes to dating—esp...

HBO’s The White Lotus has always excelled at exposing what happens beneath polished surfaces—money, power, and especially relationships. Beyond the social satire and luxury settings, the series offers...

Agape Match founder and longtime professional matchmaker Maria Avgitidis was recently featured on ABC News with Linsey Davis expert insight into how dating is evolving and what singles need to underst...

When Matchmaker Maria joined Gayle King at CBS Mornings, the conversation wasn’t about celebrity dating or viral sound bites. It was about how people can date better, with less anxiety and more intent...