The Agape Edit

I'm a matchmaker. I've been doing this for 20 years. 

And I see this pattern over and over again:

A client will look at someone who shares their values, lifestyle, and vision for the future, and say...

There are two kinds of relationships.

The first kind feels like Space Mountain. You're in the dark. Your heart is racing. You don't know what's coming next. Every turn is a surprise. Every drop makes...

Whether you're newly matched or celebrating years together, the Upper East Side offers some of Manhattan's most romantic, cozy, and memorable date destinations. From intimate eateries to fun cocktail ...

You're ready for marriage and a family, but your dating app matches keep looking for something casual?

You're not alone. It's one of the most frustrating mismatches out there: you know exactly what y...

There's a moment in Grey's Anatomy that changed everything.
Cristina Yang looks at Meredith Grey and says: "He's not the sun. You are."
For an entire generation of women raised on rom-coms where the gir...

If you're single in NYC and ready to actually enjoy dating, the venue sets the tone.

The right spot can turn a mediocre first date into a story you'll tell for years. And in Brooklyn, you have option...

A conversation with Dr. Rosette Elghossian on love, loyalty, and learning to disappoint your parents.

There’s a particular kind of loneliness that comes with being first-generation. It’s not the lone...

The internet is full of dating horror stories right now. From "alpine divorces" (partners abandoning each other on hikes) to viral TikToks of people crying alone in national parks, the bar for basic h...

If you're single in NYC and actually excited about dating (or at least trying to be), location matters. The right venue can turn an average date into a great one, and in neighborhoods like Tribeca and...

Dating in New York City can feel overwhelming especially for busy, career-focused singles between 25 and 45 navigating a fast-paced scene. Whether you've just been introduced through a matchmaking ser...

We've all been there.

You're single, your best friend knows someone, and before long you're sitting across from a stranger at dinner, wondering how this happened. It was well-intentioned. It should h...

As a professional matchmaker, I use these dating strategies every day to help singles navigate matchmaker dating and choose the right date spots in New York City. 

Planning a date in New York City sh...

You're 32 years old. You've never been on a date. Never been kissed. Never been asked out.

And you're absolutely terrified to tell anyone.

If this resonates with you, you're not alone. Late bloomers...

Your online profile has the hottest photos you've ever taken.

You've filled out every prompt with clever answers. You get likes. But somehow, you're not meeting the right people.

Here's what's happe...

You're at a bar. You see someone cute across the room. Your heart starts pounding. You look at them... and immediately look away like a scared dog who just ate chocolate.

Sound familiar?

If you're G...

If you’re searching for unique ways to meet new people in NYC, you’re not alone.

In 2026, New Yorkers are quietly shifting away from swipe culture and rediscovering something far more powerful: face-...

Finding lasting love in New York City isn't a numbers game: it's a compatibility game. Here's what working with a professional matchmaker actually looks like.

If you've ever Googled "professional mat...

In a dating culture driven by dopamine hits, algorithms, and infinite scroll, it’s easy to mistake activity for progress. Swiping feels productive. Matching feels validating. Messaging feels like mome...

One of the most common things I hear from ambitious, capable people, especially women - is this:

"I just need someone who's as ambitious as I am."

I understand why that feels true. If you're a build...

You think divorce is the end. It's not. It's the part where you finally start living.

The Moment Everything Changes After Divorce

Nobody walks down the aisle thinking, "Someday, I'll be divorced." Not...