Matchmaker's Guide to 'The One' ft. Matchmaker Maria

U Up?

Betches

Sexuality, Relationships, Comedy, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 14.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

In this Friday Feels, we're joined by Matchmaker Maria, author of ⁠Ask a Matchmaker: A No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love⁠. Maria returns to the show to dive into her viral “12-Date Rule,” a dating method that promotes emotional connection before physical intimacy. The results? Over 500+ engagements from a single U Up? episode alone! Who knows how many more overall! She even dishes on how she once tried to set Jared up on a date. For those skeptical about matchmaking, Maria shares insider tips on spotting industry red flags, recognizing legit certifications, and avoiding the fakes. They also explore Chapter 11 of her book, the “Relationship Roadmap,” a practical guide to getting from date one to planning your wedding. Whether you're single, dating, or knee-deep in the apps, this episode is full of no-nonsense advice that could seriously transform your love life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Every runner knows the moment when everything clicks.
0:04.0	When your legs lock into a rhythm, the aches float away and doubts fade.
0:08.0	Replaced by a feeling of euphoria.
0:12.0	It's why you lace up at dawn.
0:15.0	Why little rain doesn't stop you.
0:17.0	Why one run turns into a habit.
0:20.0	So next time you go for a run, chase that runs high. why one run turns into a habit.
0:24.3	So next time you go for a run, chase that runs high.
0:28.1	Learn more about running and go wild at puma.com.
0:36.1	Hello and welcome back to the Friday feels episode of the U.S. podcast.
0:37.0	I'm Jordana Abraham.
0:39.3	And I am Jared Freed.
0:44.6	It is so good to be back here with you, Jordana, but it is especially good to be here with a very special guest, friend of the pod, a returning guest, an all start of the show, the author
0:52.0	of Ask a Matchmaker.
0:57.7	Matchmaker Maria's No Nonsense Guide to Finding Love, which is out now.
1:00.2	Matchmaker Maria, thank you for coming on.
1:01.9	Thank you for having me.
1:03.4	Welcome.
1:04.1	Such a pleasure.
1:04.7	It's been too long.
1:05.8	Yes.
1:06.2	I'm happy to be back.
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