This week, Matchmaker Maria is joined by her hilarious and heartfelt co-host for the month, comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson! They dive deep into what it really means to love someone, and how therapy, timelines, and choosing your own adventure can all be ways to say “I love you.”

Joyelle shares the origin story of her relationship, from getting set up by none other than Ilana Glazer (yes, that Ilana!) to navigating early pandemic dating, moving in together, and discussing major life decisions like marriage and kids. Along the way, she and Maria get candid about why therapy isn't just for crises, how evolving your mindset can shift your relationship expectations, and why the 12-date rule is more of a guide than gospel.

If you’ve ever wondered when to talk about kids, how to define a partner, or how much your wedding really matters this episode’s got the real talk and laughs you need.

✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕

🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃

💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmatchmakermaria
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermaria
💖Agape Match Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapematch/
💖Agame Match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapeMatch
💖Agape Match Twitter: https://www.x.com/AgapeMatch

🙋‍♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V
Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/
Twitter - https://X.com/venetiaageras
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/

🎥 by WTF Media Studios
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense 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 the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

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This week, Maria is joined by her sister, Matchmaker Chrisoula! before we get into it, Maria's new book, Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love, is out! Go buy it! Now tune in for a special Hotline Episode of the podcast! The two take calls from listeners looking for real-time dating advice, from situationships to second date confusion. Also we dive into a callers life sharing about how she is a caretaker and struggling with her parner and trust. Maria and Chrisoula don’t hold back as they offer tough love, tactical tips, and a few laughs along the way. Whether you're dating with intention or feeling stuck in a cycle, this episode is packed with the kind of honest insight only a matchmaker (or two!) can deliver!

✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕

Check out Maria at the 92Y live👉 https://www.92ny.org/event/maria-avgitidis

🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃

💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmatchmakermaria
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermaria
💖Agape Match Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapematch/
💖Agame Match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapeMatch
💖Agape Match Twitter: https://www.x.com/AgapeMatch

🙋‍♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V
Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/
Twitter - https://X.com/venetiaageras
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/

🎥 by WTF Media Studios
Website - https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense 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 the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast

In Matchmaker Maria’s No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love, celebrity matchmaker Maria Avgitidis blends heartfelt storytelling with decades of experience to offer a refreshingly honest guide to modern dating. Written as a “prescriptive memoir,” this isn’t just a dating manual it’s a candid, deeply personal conversation over coffee with a trusted friend. From her upbringing straddling Greek and American cultures to her revelations on how pop culture shaped our romantic expectations, Maria explores how our environments, past relationships, and cultural conditioning influence the way we love. She weaves in moments of vulnerability, like holding onto heartbreak for years or struggling to find connection abroad, offering readers perspective and healing. Whether you’re single, dating, in a relationship, or trying to understand your past, this book provides a compassionate, practical lens on compatibility and emotional growth. With humor, direct advice, and a dose of Greek wisdom, Maria gives you tools to date more intentionally and to stop being so hard on your younger self. Backed by years of coaching both men and women, the book resonates across all demographics, proving that the journey to better love starts with self-awareness. It’s not filled with fluff or formulas it’s a moving, relatable narrative wrapped in dating advice you’ll actually use. This is the dating book you’ll start and finish!

✨ Don’t forget to order Maria’s book, follow us on social, and leave a review if you’re feeling lovable and likable. 💕

Check out Maria at the 92Y live👉 https://www.92ny.org/event/maria-avgitidis

🤩 Check out My Websites and Socials! 🙃

💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/
💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/
💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmatchmakermaria
💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermaria
💖Agape Match Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapematch/
💖Agame Match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapeMatch
💖Agape Match Twitter: https://www.x.com/AgapeMatch

🙋‍♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V
Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/
Twitter - https://X.com/venetiaageras
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/

🎥 by WTF Media Studios
Website - https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home

ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense 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 the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

#matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast