Author Maria Avgitidis > Quotes

“and where there was a yawning chasm between them. She felt physically attracted to him and they were on the same wavelength. Their dates were enjoyable and they”
― Author Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love

“When you break up with someone, you invite the possibility of both of you becoming entirely new people. And it’s because you’ve seen different things, met different people, and felt different things. Even if you haven’t fallen in love or dated a new person, you will have grown in ways you could never imagine or maybe haven’t considered. Your professional outlook has changed. You’ve watched new shows and listened to new music. You’ve both faced different adversaries and come out with new perspectives. Even if you think you’ll always be the same person with the same feelings, I promise you that you won’t.”
― Author Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love

“One trick George and I have implemented to deflate any escalating argument is having a safe word or phrase to instantly add some levity. For us, it’s “simple as this.” It’s a ridiculous line from an adult film—that we never watched, I swear!—”
― Author Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love

“Someone who receives the girlfriend experience gets to avoid the emotional duty, compromise, and general responsibility of a relationship …”
― Author Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love