Category: Dating Tips

I hope you are doing well and staying safe. I know all of us excruciatingly aware that we are faced by some truly unprecedented times, and that has slowed down life in more ways than one. At the same time, if one were to look for the silver lining, we

Let me just start by saying that we’re in a (not even) once-in-a-lifetime kind of situation at the moment. Who’d have thought, right? Whilst we are all striving to do our best to strike a balance between various pressures – there’s professional

This Kannada groom and Sindhi bride got married in February – and boy was it special, an intimate wedding in a backyard. A whirlwind romance that first started over a phone call – just proves that when you know, you know. What were you looking

Pop quiz: What do you get when you team up a matchmaker from Mumbai with a chef from Dubai? The first wedding of 2020. Here’s a quick tete-a-tete with this newly wedded couple: What were you looking for (in a partner)? NP: I've always looked for

If you’ve had a chance to catch our blog from last month, then you’ve probably been waiting for part deux of our “Tell-It-As-It-Is” series by the team. Remember Phoebe Buffay and her scientist boyfriend, David, from Minsk? This month, we’re

One can always debate that the Millennial generation is a lazy, entitled and narcissistic one, where their mini-worlds revolve around – well – them. Contrary to the picture that Justin Bieber paints, a majority of them, (including myself) choose to

Whether we admit it or not – we all want to meet someone special. You want to dream big together, share funny stories about friends and family (just to hear the other laugh), be comfortable enough to confess your darkest truths, and simply melt into

They say that there are many kinds of love, but it's never the same love twice. As Life throws many adventures and curveballs your way, it is in the small, fleeting moments of learning, self-realisation and lessons that will, more often than not, change

Matchmakers are not Gods. We can only orchestrate. And when two people are in sync and ‘in tune’, we can celebrate – not ourselves – but the opportunity to change their lives in a happier way. We started 2019 on a high note. While we’ll keep

I don’t remember falling in love with my now-husband on our first date. Nor did I feel some cosmic, high-intensity attraction that made me go weak in the knees. For one, he was different. And when I say different, I mean outside of my peripheral

By Team Sirf Coffee Meeting a stranger on a first date can evoke many emotions – excitement, anticipation and sometimes, even stress. Right from what you’re going to wear and what you should order (and everything in between), there’s just so

By Roopank Chaudhary I like being alone. Well, almost. I’m used to it. I love travelling. It’s something I live for and earn for. But I hate travelling alone. Yes, as complicated as that sounds, that’s the case. I often hear my (mostly

It has been 29 months (2 years and 6 months) since I got married. Some might think it’s been forever and some might say I’m a newbie, and I am happy to wear both caps. Because there isn’t a single day when I feel like I’m learning something new

Somewhere in between our quarter-life and mid-life crisis, a lot of us seem to go through a little something that I’d like to call the what-the-hell-is-going-on crisis. A time when you are trying to sort through your priorities: matters tending to your

They say that in order to seek true, honest love, you need to learn to feel that way about yourself first. It seems easier said that done, but really is a powerful tool that goes a long way. So here’s the gentle, poignant truth: you attract what you

New Year. New You. Words by Noopur Pal   The year is almost over. And most of us (still) find ourselves missing the finer things in life: A fine career, but falling short of work-life balance; a compassionate heart, but no romantic relationship

From Indiranagar to Koramangala, this green city is brimming with trendy watering holes, cafes, microbreweries and rooftop bars. Don’t let the 11:00 PM deadline dampen your spirits – especially with the city’s gorgeous, breezy weather that works

Its 24-hour pulse. Buzzing, people-filled streets. Underground hip bars. A cloud-piercing skyline. Cronuts. The city of Opportunity. We could go on and on, because there’s nothing to not to love. There’s much room for warmth in this concrete jungle

Over the last decade, the Capital has seen a much-needed overhaul of its nightlife. Sure, you’ll still be invited to private farmhouse parties once the city temperatures drop, but now you can karaoke your heart out, explore new wine bars or chill at

Brimming with golden sands and glamour, the evolving city of DUBAI changes so quickly that even Google Maps can’t keep up. Amidst its futuristic skyline and glittering hotels, find chill seaside cafes, fine-dining restaurants and a vibrant club scene. Whatever

This month, we checked in with the cool cats in each city around the world to give us the lowdown on their favourite date spots. Be it quaint cafes, buzzing restaurants, speakeasy bars or fancy rooftops – our list relies on room for conversation,

This month, our guest blogger Roopank Chaudhary, discusses why plenty of fish in the sea isn't always a good thing – especially when it comes to romance. When I moved to Bombay in 2008, meeting single people, even in this maximum city, was a fairly

This month, our guest blogger is none other than a member of Sirf Coffee. Here’s his throwback to the rules of dating – old school style – and pearls of wisdom Last night, I was watching a scene in a movie that made my mind race. The scene was

You’ve been on a couple of dates with this girl, and really like her. It’s one thing to go out to nice places and grab dinner or drinks a few times a week, but it’s another to spend 24 hours with someone you’re getting to know. (‘God, she snores

A Dummy’s Guide On How To Work A Long Distance Relationship “Just relax. He’s young, charming and enjoys his beer as much as you do,” said my friend, Neha, as we entered a buzzing bar in Bombay. I was being set up with her cousin who was visiting

It could be anything from weird, funny, sweet, embarrassing or memorable (for good and bad reasons, of course). We're talking about the first date. If you think you like the person sitting across the table, navigating smoothly through this zone is

Your Style Guide to the First Date A Christmas Special There’s something about December. Nippy evenings. Twinkling fairy lights. Warm, mulled wine. Secret Santa. Terrace parties. Hey, even a gift-wrapped hair trimmer from your boss gives you

This Valentine’s Day, Sirf Coffee shares five brutally honest dating mistakes, heart-to-heart #5 Stop Shopping Don't meet so many people back-to-back that you feel like you're sifting through an Amazon sale. Everyone is different. Make a sincere

You’ve had close encounters of every kind – the seductive bad boy; the immature man-child; the crazy alpha; the serial dater etc. Sometimes the best is saved for last: So how do you tell if the guy you’re currently seeing is for keeps? Our Staff

This month, Staff Blogger NAINA HIRANANDANI describes how we’re interacting and dating in the digital age. “He asked me out!” she squealed on the phone. “Did he now?” I droned in nonchalance. You see this courageous man in question had met

It's been a while since I first thought about creating Sirf Coffee exactly six years ago. Since then we've been so busy catering to an overwhelming demand for our service, we haven't really had an opportunity to reflect on ourselves as a firm, our scope,