The Agape Edit

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what actually creates intimacy—and why so many people feel disconnected even when they’re “doing everything right.” We talk endlessly about attraction, chemistry...

First dates can feel like a high-stakes audition—but they don’t have to. At their best, first dates are simply a chance to see if there’s ease, curiosity, and potential. Whether you’re meeting through...

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 ...

We’ve all been there.

A friend who has dated endlessly, been disappointed repeatedly, and struggled to find a meaningful relationship finally announces, “I met the perfect guy.” She lists his great q...

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...

If online dating feels like endless swiping with little payoff, your profile may be doing more harm than good. Your online dating profile is your first impression, your conversation starter, and your ...

Imagine your relationship as a dance: each partner brings a unique rhythm, pace, and style. When both dancers sync, the result is effortless harmony. But if one leads too strongly or the other hesitat...

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...

Love doesn’t always arrive through a dating app notification or a meet-cute at the gym. In fact, many men today are asking the same question: how to meet women in a world full of digital noise, social...

Are you tired of great first dates that mysteriously go nowhere? Wondering what actually makes someone want to see you again?

You’re not alone. For many singles, the first date isn’t the problem—it’s...

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...

Dating after loss can feel like trying to speak a language you once knew fluently but suddenly can’t access.

In one of the most meaningful episodes of Ask a Matchmaker, I sat down with grief and trau...

Are you questioning your relationship and wondering whether your concerns are valid? Sometimes what we dismiss as “a phase” or “something we’ll work through” is actually a deal breaker quietly signali...

Affirmations are an incredibly powerful tool in life, and they’ve been scientifically proven, time and time again, to have a real, measurable impact on our ability to live a more content, happy life.

Long-distance relationships don’t usually fail because of distance.
They fail because of misaligned expectations, poor planning, and emotional drift.

I know this because I lived it.

For over three y...

As a professional matchmaker and dating coach, I can honestly say I have heard everything. My clients tell me what they are looking for, all of their dating obstacles and patterns, and sometimes truly...

For decades, conversations about gender inequality have focused on patriarchy, the systems and structures that advantage men over women. But there is a deeper layer that often goes unnamed: the rigid ...

Looking good and feeling great go hand in hand on a first date. When you feel confident in your body, your clothes, and your presence, it shows—and that ease is far more attractive than perfection.

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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...

An edited interview originally conducted by Chrissy Rutherford for FWD Joy.

Modern dating has a way of making even the most confident people question themselves. One promising connection can dissolve...