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Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis Takes No-Nonsense Advice to Public With New Podcast

Published in Oct. Dating a deity has a certain ineffable appeal—the carefree demeanor, the kinky shapeshifting, the supernatural transportation options, the lure of immortality. Before you get in over your head, consider these warnings against the biggest downsides of making eyes at the celestial sphere. Greek hunting-goddess Artemis alone could fill a quarry with the bodies of those who put the moves on her and failed. Actaeon was turned into a deer and torn apart by his own hounds just for laying eyes on her.

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Marriage in ancient Greece had less of a basis in personal relationships and more in social responsibility, however it is important to note; the available historical records on the subject focus exclusively on Athens or Sparta and primarily on the aristocratic class. According to these records, the goal and focus of all marriages was intended to be reproduction, making marriage an issue of public interest. Marriages were usually arranged by the parents; on occasion professional matchmakers were used. Each city was politically independent and each had its own laws concerning marriage. For the marriage to be legal, the woman's father or guardian gave permission to a suitable man who could afford to marry. Daughters were usually married to uncles or cousins. Wintertime marriages were popular due to the significance of that time to Hera, the goddess of marriage.

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I look up and see Daniel idiot Collins smirking down at me. Even if I have to admit that his green eyes shining brightly as he smiles is cute, I have no plans of swooning. I intensify my glare and sigh, then step back. So run along. I can't help but shiver when I feel his breathe caress my cheek as he leans in to whisper to me. I turn red both from what he said and the people staring at us with curiosity.

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Finding the Zorba to Your Aphrodite: Navigating Niche Dating for Hot Greek Guys

The podcast immediately hit the top 20 relationship podcast charts, reaching 16 in the United States and 1 in Greece, according to Chartable, a podcast measurement company. Each week, Avgitidis and her special guest answer dating and relationship questions in front of a live virtual audience. The article showcased how her high-end matchmaking company, Agape Match, innovated different programs for its singles experiencing dating difficulty in the time of COVID When she returned, she began recording her live show with a slightly different format to accommodate podcast listeners.

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