The Agape Edit

You can't build a meaningful romantic relationship on a shaky foundation of loneliness.
Here's how connection - real, intentional connection - changes everything.

At Agape Match, we talk a lot about ...

Dating today feels lonelier, harder, and more confusing than ever. But you’re not broken, what’s broken is the landscape. Here’s how to find your way through.

Not too long ago, your social life was w...

Long-lasting relationships aren’t built on chemistry alone. They’re built on communication, shared reality, and the willingness to keep growing - together.

What does it actually take to make a relati...

You just graduated college. You landed a dream job. You signed a lease on your first apartment. And before the champagne is even open, someone in your family asks: "So… when's the wedding?" 

If you g...

Some of the most emotionally loaded moments in dating don't happen on first dates - they happen weeks in, when things are going well and you're suddenly faced with three big questions: how do I walk a...

When life gets hard, and it will, who's standing next to you?

Dating is fun. That's actually the problem. 

We fill early relationships with dinners, vacations, and easy Sunday mornings. We evaluate ...

You've been on four dates. Maybe five. You barely know this person. But somehow, they're living rent-free in your head. 

You're checking your phone every ten minutes to see if they texted. You're rer...

It's the week before Valentine's Day.
You're thinking: I really want flowers this year.
But you don't say it.
Instead, you drop hints. You "like" a florist's Instagram post. You mention how beautiful you...

Here's the question that stops everyone in their tracks: 

"My last relationship ended in 2019. I've only been on first dates since. I've had very little luck on the apps, and I feel like my confidenc...

I'm a matchmaker. I've been doing this for 20 years. 

And I see this pattern over and over again:

A client will look at someone who shares their values, lifestyle, and vision for the future, and say...

There are two kinds of relationships.

The first kind feels like Space Mountain. You're in the dark. Your heart is racing. You don't know what's coming next. Every turn is a surprise. Every drop makes...

There's a moment in Grey's Anatomy that changed everything.
Cristina Yang looks at Meredith Grey and says: "He's not the sun. You are."
For an entire generation of women raised on rom-coms where the gir...

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...

Finding lasting love in New York City isn't a numbers game: it's a compatibility game. Here's what working with a professional matchmaker actually looks like.

If you've ever Googled "professional mat...

In a dating culture driven by dopamine hits, algorithms, and infinite scroll, it’s easy to mistake activity for progress. Swiping feels productive. Matching feels validating. Messaging feels like mome...

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...

Valentine's Day is approaching, and while retailers stock up on roses and chocolates, many singles are battling something far darker: isolation, dread, and complete burnout. Science suggests the digit...

Breaking up is never easy. The end of a relationship can leave you feeling disoriented, emotionally raw, and questioning your worth. Heartbreak doesn’t just end a partnership, it can disrupt your iden...

As professional matchmakers, we don’t just talk about first dates—we plan hundreds of them every year. That means we’re constantly scouting New York City for spots that strike the right balance: intim...

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...