

Life of Marin
Marin Haugo
As a matchmaker for New York City’s most eligible singles, I am fascinated by couples. How does a chance meeting turn into lasting love? This podcast delivers both sides of the story about real couples, revealing how love happens and what comes next…
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Jul 30, 2025 • 39min
Where Are All the Good Ones? The 30s Dating Dilemma
Episode description:This week we discuss our boundaries around sharing our lives online (spoiler alert: Harrison has more than Marin), where we would move if we were still single, and the pros and cons of finding love in your 30s. We end by listing the top 5 movies that made us cry as a couple. The Morning Cuddle is Presented by Maar Dating Club⭐️ Maar Dating Club: https://www.maarclub.com⭐️ Substack: https://morningcuddle.substack.com

Jul 16, 2025 • 47min
I Have a Fiancé!
Our engagement story is here! Here is our relationship timeline broken down:Became friends Fall of 2023First kiss January 1, 2024Exclusive end of January 2024Officially dating February 2024Moved in together May 2024 Spoke about marriage/ our tentative timeline summer of 2024Harrison asked my parents for their blessing March 2024 Ring shopping together early April 2024Harrison proposed end of April 2025Wedding is scheduled for June 2026The Life of Marin Podcast is Presented by Maar Dating Club⭐️ Maar Dating Club: https://www.maarclub.com⭐️ Join Maar Dating Club: https://csl-dating.smartmatchapp.com/client/submissionform/18/⭐️ Dating Coaching Consultation: https://calendly.com/maardatingclub/30min

Feb 20, 2025 • 43min
Is Raya No Longer Cool? Ft. Sara Persson
The Life of Marin Podcast is Presented by MAAR Dating Club⭐️ Maar Dating Club: https://www.maarclub.com⭐️ Join Maar Dating Club: https://csl-dating.smartmatchapp.com/client/submissionform/18/⭐️ 28 Day Dating Reset Course: https://calendly.com/maardatingclub/30min Marin, the woman who became internet famous for going on 28 dates in February and documenting the process, is sitting down with her bestie Sara Persson. Marin and Sara discuss making friends in your 30s, celebrating Valentine’s Day and Marin’s one year anniversary and answer AMA questions about dating.Marin and Sara discuss Raya, “happy endings,” when to say I love you, how to define the relationship and other dating advice.Follow: @lifeofmarinnyc@maardatingclub@ivar.clothing

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
These Top Factors Lead to Dating Success Ft. Macken Murphy
In this engaging discussion, Macken Murphy, a scientist and writer specializing in human mating behavior, joins Marin to unpack the intricacies of modern dating. They explore the current divorce recession and the surprising power dynamics of dating age gaps favoring women. Macken highlights the significance of appearance and success for both genders in relationships. The duo also examines how dietary choices, like veganism, can impact romantic connections, and they challenge traditional gender roles in relationship initiation.

Jan 10, 2025 • 48min
Matchmaking the Rich & Famous
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Marin Haugo, the woman who became internet famous for going on 28 dates in February and then became a matchmaker for NYC’s most eligible singles, is sitting down with Silicon Valley’s Matchmaker, Amy Anderson the founder of Linx Dating. They discuss what matchmaking in one of the wealthiest communities in the world really looks like.

Dec 19, 2024 • 52min
The Controversial Rules That Lead to Love
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Marin Haugo, the woman who became internet famous for going on 28 dates in February and then became a matchmaker for NYC’s most eligible singles, is sitting down with the iconic Sherrie Schneider who co-authored the book “The Rules,” and “The Rules Handbook,” which outlines the time-tested secrets for capturing the heart of Mr. Right.

Nov 4, 2024 • 54min
She Moved In on the 2nd Date: Couples Series
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Marin Haugo, the woman who became internet famous for going on 28 dates in February and then became a matchmaker for NYC’s most eligible singles, introduces her Couple’s Series! In this series she is sitting down with real couples who are spilling all the tea about their origin stories and early days of dating.
Today’s couple, Madison Perrott and Vince Cicchi met on Hinge on a Thursday and were living together by Saturday. A year and a half later they are happier than ever. In this episode they detail the good, the bad and the ugly of their whirlwind romance and what ultimately happens when you meet your person.

Oct 25, 2024 • 43min
The Spiritual Side of Dating Ft. Spirit Tiff
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Marin Haugo, the woman who became internet famous for going on 28 dates in February and then became a matchmaker for NYC’s most eligible singles, is sitting down with Spirit Tiff, a psychic medium to discuss all things spirituality and love.
Marin and Tiff discuss what it’s like to date as a spiritual medium, how to manifest love, and people’s biggest regrets in life (spoiler: it all comes back to love and relationships).

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
How to Choose a Husband Ft. Anna Kai
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Marin Haugo, the woman who became internet famous for going on 28 dates in February and then became a matchmaker for NYC’s most eligible singles, is sitting down with Anna Kai to discuss love.
Marin and Anna discuss how to navigate modern dating, specifically the mindset and actions required to stay hopeful and find someone great. The two discuss how a relationship truly starts when the honeymoon ends. Finally, the two roast Bill Belichick and the psychology around dating much younger.

Jun 22, 2024 • 25min
We Moved In Together After 3 Months of Dating Ft. Harrison Forman
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Marin Haugo, the woman who became internet famous for going on 28 dates in February and then became a matchmaker for NYC’s most eligible singles, is sitting down for part three with her boyfriend and now roommate Harrison Forman.
Marin and Harrison discuss how they made the decision to move in together after only 3 months of officially dating. In this hilarious, yet raw episode the couple sheds light on the good, bad and ugly of taking the next step in their relationship.