Matchmaker Maria, long-time matchmaker and Tik Tok star, joins Damona to explain how to make the best match for yourself and the worst dating profile mistakes to avoid. Dating Dish headlines: Dr. Jill Biden, Love Doctor gives advice on love after divorce and OkCupid stats on how dating has changed 1 year after the pandemic. Damona answers listener questions like are you ready to date outside your race and did I just get friendzoned?

Follow Matchmaker Maria on IG @matchmakermaria and definitely join her database at agapematch.com

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