Ask a Matchmaker

The No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love

Tired of dating that leads nowhere? Ask a Matchmaker is your no-nonsense guide to breaking toxic patterns and finding the relationship you actually want.

“Maria is the sane and loving but realistic friend that you want at your side 
 If you follow her well-honed guidance from years in the matchmaking trenches, you can steer clear of some of the toxic potholes on the road to a healthy committed relationship.”

Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D.,
Psychologist and Bestselling Author of It’s Not You

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      Maria’s signature strategies that will change your dating game

      The 12 Date Rule

      Slow down. Seriously.

      The 12 Date Rule is Maria’s framework to help you stop rushing into relationships that go nowhere and gives you the space to explore connection, chemistry, and character—without the pressure to define things too fast. 

      Color Theory

      Your dating wardrobe isn’t just about style.

      Color Theory is Maria’s signature take on how your clothing communicates who you are and what you’re looking for—before you say a single word. Think of it as a cheat code for first impressions.

      
and the real talk you won’t find on TikTok.

      About Maria Avgitidis

      Maria Avgitidis is the CEO of Agape Match, an award-winning matchmaking service based out of NYC, and the host of the dating and relationship podcast, Ask a Matchmaker. For over a decade, she has successfully combined four generations of family matchmaking tradition with modern relationship psychology and search techniques to ensure her professional clientele are introduced to their ultimate match.

      As the Founder of Agape Match, Maria combines strong intuition with matchmaking methodology to leverage each client’s unique personality, style, and history. Better known as “Matchmaker Maria”, she has a lot of theories to help people navigate dating, such as her green theory featured on CBS Mornings or her Stanley Tucci theory featured in the New York Times. Her 12 Date Rule method has helped thousands of couples enter committed relationships.

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      Modern Matchmaking

      You don’t need another dating app—you need a strategy. Ask a Matchmaker is your step-by-step guide to breaking old patterns, understanding what really matters in a partner, and dating with confidence. With no-fluff advice and real-life insights from a seasoned matchmaker, this book will help you go from stuck and frustrated to clear, empowered, and ready for love.

      For the Love
      of Love

      For the Love
      of Love