{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Immigrant Parents vs Your Relationship ft Dr. Rosette Elghossain","description":"Dating across cultures, first-generation identity, and family pressure in relationships take center stage on this episode with Matchmaker Maria and licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Rosette Elghossain to unpack how immigrant upbringing, enmeshment, and early family dynamics shape adult dating choices. They dive into navigating parental expectations, setting emotional boundaries, dating outside your culture, and what to do when your family doesn\u2019t approve of your partner. You\u2019ll also hear practical advice on values-based dating, dealing with guilt, and how to advocate for your relationship without abandoning your roots. A must-listen for anyone balancing love, identity, and modern dating! Dr. Rosette Elghossain is a licensed clinical psychologist and first-generation Lebanese-American. In her private practice, she focuses on relational and trauma work to help people navigate cross-cultural dating challenges, family pressures, relationship patterns, and the journey to a fulfilling life on their own terms.&amp;nbsp;Check her out\ud83d\udc47  @drrosette on Instagram &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.drrosette.com for info about therapy Listeners can use discount code MARIA100 to download this  personal values guide for free!  &amp;nbsp; \u2600\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/agapeescapes.com\/&amp;nbsp; use&amp;nbsp;ESCAPES150&amp;nbsp;for an early bird discount! \u2600\ufe0f &amp;nbsp; \u2728 Don\u2019t forget to order Maria\u2019s book, &amp;nbsp;follow us on social, and leave a review if you\u2019re feeling lovable and likable. \ud83d\udc95 \ud83e\udd29 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Check out Maria's Websites and Socials! &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\ude4c \ud83d\udc96Podcast Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.askamatchmaker.com\/&amp;nbsp;  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/agapematch.com\/&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc96Matchmaker Maria TikTok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@realmatchmakermaria&amp;nbsp;  \ud83d\udc96Matchmaker Maria Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matchmakermaria&amp;nbsp;  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agapematch\/&amp;nbsp;  \ud83d\udc96Agame Match Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AgapeMatch&amp;nbsp;  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Twitter:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.x.com\/AgapeMatch&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0fOur Producer Venetia AKA V&amp;nbsp; Website -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.venetiageras.com\/&amp;nbsp;  Twitter -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/X.com\/venetiaageras&amp;nbsp;  Instagram -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/venetiaageras\/&amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa5 by WTF Media Studios Website -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.wtfmediastudios.com\/home&amp;nbsp; ABOUT THIS PODCAST \ud83d\udd17 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! ","author_name":"Ask a Matchmaker","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/279773","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40133180\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40133180"}