Ask a Matchmaker

He's been answering dating and relationship questions for years on the JTrain podcast! Now he's our special guest this week to answer YOUR questions… it's Jared Freid! Jared Freid is a comedian based out of New York City. His comedy is current and reflects the ordinary daily thoughts of everyone you know, especially if everyone you know is a millennial, obsessed with dating apps, trying to be a re...

What do Jeopardy! and dating have in common? No, Alex Trebek isn't single, he's happily married, sorry to disappoint you. But you can learn so much about how to approach dating and relationships by how top competing contestants on the show prepare to play the game.  And this week's guest is just the person to help… Jeopardy! Champion and Author of the new book, "Get Ready: A Champion's Guide to Pr...

This week, it's all about communication. How do you become a better listener? What if you're dating someone that isn't listening to you? We're going to talk about how to be a better communicator AND how to be your most authentic self with #SlayTheMic queen, Jam Gamble! Jahmeelah "Jam" Gamble is an award winning media personality, sought out keynote speaker, and CEO behind "Slay The Mic", a program...

This week, Maria welcomes Jasmine Lobe! Writer and actress Jasmine Lobe pens the relationship column, "The J-Spot", for the Observer. She has also written for Cosmopolitan, New York Post, Thought Catalog, The OkCupid Blog, New York Natives, and The Know Cultural Almanac. She's co-starred on Law & Order, Dirt, Cane, Retired at 35, The Human Giant, Hope & Faith, and acted in multiple web series and...

This week, we have our heads up in the sky, looking at the stars...okay, it's more like the astrological stars, but still! We're digging into so many things, including how astrology plays into our lives with this week's guest, Chrissy Rutherford! Chrissy is a fashion and social media expert with over 12 years experience in the industry. She was the Special Projects Director of Harper's Bazaar digi...

This week on the pod, Maria welcomes her first male guest! Not only is he a good friend, you could consider him the male version of Maria-- in that no nonsense dating advice sort of way. And boy does the conversation get heated! Billed as a "personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women," dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been helping singles since 2003. He is the author of four books, most r...

This week, Maria is quite excited for her special guest!  Hannah Orenstein is the Senior Dating Editor at Elite Daily. She's the author of three novels, including her newest release, Head over Heels: A Novel . She also was the youngest matchmaker for the largest dating service in the United States.  Things discussed in this week's episode include… Pick up Hannah's new book, Head over Heels: A Nove...

Finding the right words in a stressed situation can be frustrating. You want to make your thoughts known and it can be tough to say it just right so your message gets across. Not only is this an obstacle in dating, but in all of our relationships in life! Hence why Fotini Iconomopoulos is here this week to help you navigate those tricky situations when you need to say the right thing at the right...

It's the first episode of Ask a Matchmaker!  We start off this new series with a deep dive into the world of online dating! With the coronavirus pandemic, online dating has been taken to a whole other level. Since the in-person meeting options aren't always available, how do you work through this new, uncharted world? That's why Maria has brought on Erika Ettin to answer your questions and help yo...

It feels like narcissism has taken a bigger role in society in the last few years. What might start off as charming and great can quickly turn negative and unhealthy.  How do we make sure we don't get caught up with someone who is a narcissist? What should we look out for? How can you know if your partner IS one? Dr. Ramani Durvasula (better known as Dr. Ramani)  is a licensed clinical psychologis...

Hosted by four generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonse 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 t...