Ask a Matchmaker, Author Maria Avgitidis
Ask a Matchmaker, Author Maria Avgitidis
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Ask a Matchmaker
Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love

Author: Author Maria Avgitidis

Narrator: Author Maria Avgitidis

Unabridged: 9 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/20/2025

Synopsis

Written and read by renowned fourth-generation matchmaker Maria Avgitidis, comes a fresh, modern dating audiobook that helps anyone navigating the world of dating and relationships attract and grow the partnership of their dreams.

In today's world, dating can feel like a never-ending cycle of swipes and small talk, where real connections are hard to come by. But the dream of meeting “The One” isn’t out of reach. Blending personal stories and professional insights, Maria Avgitidis, or Matchmaker Maria, offers the kind of straight-talking, no-nonsense advice that only a true friend can give, guiding you to understand your dating options in a whole new way. By covering everything from personality typing systems to compatibility to Maria’s own developed rules and theories, Ask a Matchmaker equips you to diagnose your own relationship dilemmas and address them with confidence.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

About Author Maria Avgitidis

MARIA AVGITIDIS is the CEO of Agape Match, an award-winning matchmaking service based out of New York City, and the host of the dating and relationship podcast Ask a Matchmaker. Maria combines strong intuition with matchmaking methodology to leverage each client’s unique personality, style, and history. Their love stories are a testament to how Maria has transformed matchmaking utilizing behavioral science and the unique know-how gained through her matchmaking inheritance. Better known as Matchmaker Maria, she has many 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tessa on May 13, 2025

TL/DR: “After that relationship, I decided I would never date someone who didn’t think the sun shines out of my butt.” This is exactly what I wanted from Matchmaker Maria, who I’ve followed on insta for a while- I live for her AMA Wednesdays. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Essentials for the re......more

Goodreads review by FictionallyCandi.D.C on March 24, 2025

A Refreshingly Honest Guide to Finding Love Rating: 5/5 stars ( GOODREADS GIVEAWAY ) Thank you again, Maria!!! I just finished reading "Ask a Matchmaker" by Maria Avgitidis, and what an experience. As someone who's been around the dating block a few times, I was skeptical about reading another dating......more

Goodreads review by Erin on May 21, 2025

I could not put this book down! I got both the paperback as well as listened to the audiobook. Maria is a fantastic narrator and it felt like I was listening to a friend give amazing dating and relationship advice as well as share personal and touching stories about herself and her family. This book......more

Goodreads review by Talia on May 08, 2025

I laughed, I cried, I learned! I've read countless dating books, but Ask A Matchmaker just shot to the top of my list. This isn’t just another "how-to" guide; it’s a masterclass in understanding modern dating culture and, more importantly, understanding yourself. Maria’s pragmatic, no-BS approach to......more

Goodreads review by Connie on May 22, 2025

Absolutely loved this book! I have been following MMM and her advice for years on IG and have been doing online dating before apps existed. This book gave me a refreshed look at my approach to dating! There were so many tips to help me tweak not only my profile on the apps but also my mindset in dat......more

Quotes

"Blunt, funny, and actually helpful, Avgitidis could be the last dating expert you’ll ever need."
-Bustle

"Maria is the sane and loving but realistic friend or auntie that you want at your side as you sort out the practical landscape of dating. Her book forces readers to reckon with their fantasies about love and relationships and provides the practical and realistic guidance we need to make decisions about relationships that are about growth, companionship, collaboration, respect, and yes – fun. 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 New York Times Bestselling Author of It’s Not You: Understanding and Healing from Narcissistic Relationships

"Ask a Matchmaker is one of my favorite books to hit the market in years. This book combines science and academia with insights only a fourth generation matchmaker would have. The result is a book that makes you laugh, makes you feel empowered, and inspires you to find love."
-Melissa Hobley, CMO of Tinder

"Matchmaker Maria gets it. And it’s all about a perspective that self proclaimed dating experts don’t have. What most people don’t know is that a matchmaker gets reports back after every date from all of their matches that work and don’t work. Maria has a knowledge of what actually matters to people in dating and she’s the best at communicating that to her following. You’re going to love this book!"
-Jared Freid, comedian and host of the U Up? podcast

"Maria Avgitidis has created something truly special with Ask a Matchmaker. Her ability to weave personal stories with professional expertise is masterful. Every chapter feels like you're sitting across from her, having a heartfelt conversation about love, life, and finding the right person. What moved me most is how Maria turns the often overwhelming process of dating into actionable, relatable advice. Her anecdotes are not just stories—they’re lessons that empower you to make better decisions for yourself. This book is a gift to anyone ready to pick their person and build a lasting connection."
-Paul Brunson, author of It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be)

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