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The New Rules of Posting Your Partner Online ft. Nayeema Raza

25 Nov 2025

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Maria sits down with journalist and podcast host Nayeema Raza for a sharp, funny, deeply insightful conversation about the rise of AI dating companions, why posting your partner now feels embarrassing, and how Zohran Mamdani's love story gives real hope for dating in NYC! Maria and Nayeema talk about the rise of AI dating companions and how many young adults are turning to emotional relationships with AI instead of real people. They share why this worries them and what they think a real modern date night should look like if people want to reconnect offline. They also react to the Vogue UK article about women posting their partners less and why social media now makes people feel embarrassed to show their relationships. They explain how this trend affects dating, independence, and the pressure to look chill online. Finally, they talk about Zohran Mamdani's love story and why his simple coffee date proves there is still real hope for dating in NYC. Nayeema Raza is a journalist, filmmaker, and podcast host whose work has appeared in The New York Times, New York Magazine, and at Tribeca Film Festival. Nayeema is also the creator and host of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, a show where she interviews big thinkers using simple, curious questions! Follow Nayeema: Instagram: @nayeemaraza Podcast: Smart Girl Dumb Questions (available on all platforms) ☀️ https://agapeescapes.com/   use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! ☀️ Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria's community or submit your own dating question! 👉 https://www.matchmakermaria.com/ ✨ Don't forget to order Maria's book,  follow us on social, and leave a review if you're feeling lovable and likable. 💕 🤩    Check out My Websites and Socials!   🙌 💖Podcast Website: https://www.askamatchmaker.com/  💖Agape Match Website: https://agapematch.com/  💖Matchmaker Maria TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmatchmakermaria  💖Matchmaker Maria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchmakermaria  💖Agape Match Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agapematch/  💖Agame Match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgapeMatch  💖Agape Match Twitter: https://www.x.com/AgapeMatch  🙋‍♀️Our Producer Venetia AKA V  Website - https://www.venetiageras.com/  Twitter - https://X.com/venetiaageras  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/venetiaageras/  🎥 by WTF Media Studios Website - https://www.wtfmediastudios.com/home  ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying!

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