Let’s face it: this generation is HOOKED on Instagram and food photos. The past few years have just witnessed a massive boom in different concept restaurants around the metro, and the establishment of food hubs from North to South (we’re looking at you, Teacher’s Village, Kapitolyo, and Aguirre!) has also led to the birth of a new-age foodie culture.
So besides going on a wanderlust, one of the ways couples bond together nowadays is through exploring upcoming gastronomic hotspots! In a blink of an eye, another restaurant seems to keep opening someplace like mushrooms! There are so many places to visit and so many cuisines to try, and it’s this constant curiosity that keeps couples together.
What makes a foodie couple the ultimate #RelationshipGoal? Here are 10 reasons why the foodie couple proves na #MayForever!!
10 Reasons Why The Foodie Couple Stays Together
10. Agreeing on a restaurant means you can agree on most things.
You’ve heard of that totally gasgas Pinoy joke… that there’s bound to be a restaurant called “Kahit Ano” because it seems to be the most in-demand place! Just ask any Pinoy where they want to grab a bite and this is what you’ll most likely hear.
If that is any indication, is that it is TOUGH to pick a place where to eat… mostly because everything just seems so good! What’s great about the foodie couple is that a.) They know what they want; b.) They can actually agree on a place. The foodie couple isn’t some wishy-washy floozy who will go absentmindedly with whatever the group wants or take forever to decide. Plus, agreeing on a restaurant means that they’re bound to see eye-to-eye on other things that matter, because let’s face it, choosing where to eat is hard enough.
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9. Both of you are willing to go out of your comfort zone and try new experiences.
Foodie couples will not shriek at the thought of eating an octopus tentacle. Nor will they turn their nose away from the backwater carinderia that may not look like much, but actually serves the best tapsilog. They won’t walk into an up-and-coming fusion restaurant and order something pedestrian off the menu. Foodie couples know how to step out of their comfort zone in order to try new things, which means both of you are open-minded enough about other concerns, and going beyond what’s comfortable for you ignites a spark and thrill in your relationship that you wouldn’t want to get rid off.
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8. You’re in sync in a lot of aspects in your relationship– from pigging out to getting back into shape.
So you’ve had one too many beef bourguignon plates, or you went overboard the cheese platter (on the soft cheeses, no less!)– or you almost singlehandedly finished an entire Cebu lechon pig. So did your partner! Numerous studies have shown that the longer couples stay together, that’s when you start mimicking each other’s eating patterns and appetites, which can cause weight gain among couples. When the time comes that you make the mutual decision to get in better shape, just like a team, you work together and motivate each other and achieve those goals. Just… don’t go spiraling back together into reckless food abandon.
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7. You both know what it means to share… and know when to give each other space (on certain dishes).
True foodies know to order the best fare from the menu and share them with each other, even when both of you like the same dish. But there are those non-negotiables like your favorite cheesecake, and your sweetie should know better than to take a slice off. Get your own slice!
This works similarly in relationships– there is no room for selfishness, but you know exactly when you should give the other space when they need it.
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6. Mealtimes = better conversations.
There’s a reason why certain companies encourage togetherness during mealtimes– it’s that time when the family can come together and share what happened to their day or week. Same thing applies to couples: it’s at the dining table where the most quality conversations happen (ESPECIALLY when you’ve stowed your smartphone away from dinner). Just putting your phone on silent or even turning them off, and enjoying a 2-hour dinner without any interruptions, can create some surprising and interesting topics for discussion.
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