Ask a Matchmaker

At 32, writer and self-proclaimed late bloomer Allora Dannon had never been kissed, never been asked out, and had never been on a date. Then one cuffing season changed everything 💛 This week on Ask a...

14 Okt 202537min

In dating, rejection is part of the process, but when 'no' isn't acknowledged, it can lead to heartbreak, harm, and even tragedy. In this solo episode, Matchmaker Maria addresses two recent cases in N...

7 Okt 202513min

Matchmaker Maria is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Melissa Robinson Brown to tackle the myth that women are "too successful" to find love. Together, they unpack how flawed studies and outdated me...

30 Sep 202540min

This week Matchmaker Maria is joined by Rachel Janfaza, founder of The Up and Up, to explore the growing divide between Gen Z men and women. They discuss how social media, algorithms, and traditional ...

23 Sep 202551min

This week on Ask a Matchmaker, Maria sits down with fellow Matchmaker Radha Patel to explore the world of South Asian matchmaking. They dive into how cultural traditions, family expectations, and mode...

16 Sep 202543min

On this episode of Ask a Matchmaker, Maria reflects on wrapping up her summer solo series and challenges listeners to reconnect with three people they haven't spoken to in a while. She dives into the ...

2 Sep 202526min

This week on Ask A Matchmaker, Matchmaker Maria is joined by her sister and fellow matchmaker Chrisoula for a special anniversary episode recorded in Crete. Chrisoula shares the story of her 12-year m...

26 Aug 202552min

This week's Ask a Matchmaker Hotline has everything from dating app burnout to inspiring relationship updates. One caller, 40, tried a bold Hinge strategy but got no results, so Maria advises her to t...

19 Aug 202523min