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Valentine's Day Important To Celebrate? w Erika Ettin | Ask a Matchmaker pod with Matchmaker Maria
11 Feb 2025
Is Valentine's Day worth the hype? This week, Matchmaker Maria is joined by dating coach and relationship expert Erika Ettin to dive into the origins and modern-day debates surrounding this love-it-or-leave-it holiday. 💘 Highlights: The ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia and its connection to modern Valentine's Day How a martyred Saint Valentine became the symbol of love The influence of Hallmark and commercialization on Valentine's traditions Maria and Erika share hot takes on the holiday, debating whether it should be cherished as a meaningful celebration of love or dismissed as an overrated marketing ploy. From grand gestures to skipping the day altogether, they break down why Valentine's Day sparks such strong opinions. Tune in for thought-provoking insights and tips for making the day your own—whether you're single or in a relationship! Tune in for insightful, practical advice on modern dating and making every connection count! Maria has a book coming out! click here to preorder!! 👉 https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/ask-a-matchmaker-9781250342355/?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=SMP+-+Ask+a+Matchmaker+-+Cover+Reveal+Boost+-+9781250342355&campaign_id=6612334231745&utm_term=Fans&utm_content=A&utm_id=6612334231745 Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis! #dating #love #podcast 🤩 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! #matchmakermaria #askamatchmaker #datingadvice #datingprofilereview #podcast
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