Official bio

Maria Avgitidis, widely known as "Matchmaker Maria," is a fourth-generation matchmaker and a prominent figure in the modern dating landscape. She is the CEO of Agape Match, an award-winning matchmaking service based in New York City, and the host of the popular dating and relationship podcast "Ask a Matchmaker."

Maria draws on a unique blend of traditional family matchmaking expertise passed down through generations and modern relationship psychology, behavioral science, and search techniques. Her approach focuses on helping individuals understand their dating options, identify what they truly want in a partner, and attract the right person.

She has developed several notable theories and methods, including her "Five Pillars of Compatibility" (physical, spiritual, intellectual, financial, and emotional), her "12-Date Rule," and concepts like her "green theory" and "Stanley Tucci theory."

Maria Avgitidis is also the author of the debut dating guide, "Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love," which offers practical advice for navigating contemporary dating challenges. Her insights and advice have been featured across various media outlets, including CBS Mornings, The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Washington Post, Esquire, and Elle.

She holds an M.S. in Global Affairs from New York University and a B.S. in Business Administration from the American College of Greece - Deree College. Maria is also a co-founder of the Matchmakers Alliance, a network of international dating professionals.

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