We’re venturing into an avenue that we haven’t really explored on Her Life By Design in the past. In this episode, we’re talking all about dating, love, and relationships. And Maria Avgitidis from Matchmaker Maria, the Ask a Matchmaker podcast, and Agape Match, is here to help us answer all our burning relationship questions.

Maria shares how her matchmaking process work, including how she determines potential matches. She shares her advice on the best questions to ask potential matches if you’re on online dating apps, and the intangible green flags you should be on the lookout for on your first date. Maria also explains the different phases of love to us along with tips for cultivating a deeper love, leading to a successful relationship. From attachment styles to dating app fatigue, Maria’s here to drop her wisdom of all things dating, love, matchmaking, and relationships.

Timestamps:

• How Maria became a matchmaker [4:16]
• Is matchmaking right for you and how Maria’s matchmaking works [13:49]
• How Maria determines a potential match [22:40]
• Great questions to ask your matches if you’re on online dating apps [27:54]
• Intangible green flags to look for on your first date [37:41]
• The different phases of love [42:01]
• Tips for cultivating a deeper love and a successful relationship [44:11]
• How to sus out your own attachment style [47:08]
• Are people getting dating app fatigue and tips for meeting people in person [51:28]

Resources:

• https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermaria/ 
• https://agapematch.com/join-database/