The Agape Edit

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...

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...

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...

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 ...