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Modern Love, Filmy Heart: Lessons for South Asian Singles from Saiyaara
What does a Bollywood love story have to do with South Asian singles dating in America? Everything. After years of action-packed blockbusters, the film Saiyaara delivers a soulful reminder that love—real love—still matters. Here’s how this cinematic romance unexpectedly reignited my belief in modern love and what we can all learn from it.
Vacations & New Relationships: The Make-or-Break Test You Can’t Ignore
Vacations can be a dreamy escape — or a crash course in your partner’s quirks. From Cardi B’s whirlwind French castle getaway with Stefon Diggs to your own weekend trips, travel can fast-track relationship truths. Learn why couple travel is the ultimate compatibility test and how to prepare before you pack your bags.
Caught on Kiss Cam: What a Coldplay Concert Taught Us About Cheating, Work Romance, and the Illusion of Privacy
When a woman at a Coldplay concert in Boston refused a kiss from her coworker and it went viral, Desi Twitter and Instagram blew up with memes, judgment, and a whole lot of questions. Was it cheating? Just a work friend? Or something more? In this post, we break down the moment and what it reveals about love, loyalty, and dating in a digital-first world.
What Love Island USA Taught Us About Dating (Yes, Even Desi Dating)
Love Island USA Season 7 wasn’t just viral TV—it became a mirror for modern dating, including for South Asian singles. From emotional growth to the importance of authenticity and cultural representation, here’s what this season can teach us about finding real love in a very unreal world.
When Beauty Becomes a Battleground: Why so Many Indian American Women Still Chase Western Standards
When a proud celebration of “Indian genetics” went viral, it sparked a deeper conversation about beauty, race, and dating. Why are so many Indian American women still chasing Western beauty ideals—and how does that impact love, confidence, and cultural identity? This piece explores the legacy of colonization, the male gaze, and the pressure to look “just right” in a dating world built on white standards.
Romance and Relationships: What Happens After The Honeymoon Period?
The honeymoon phase is intoxicating, but lasting love is built in the quiet moments that come after. Discover why your relationship’s next chapter—where comfort, trust, and small gestures replace constant butterflies—can be even more meaningful than the start.
When Love Becomes a Spectacle: What the Bezos Wedding—and That Viral Wall Street Baraat—Reveal About Performative Marriages
When weddings become more about drone shots and designer gowns than devotion and partnership, we lose sight of their true meaning. From Jeff Bezos's $50M Venetian spectacle to an Indian American couple’s Wall Street shutdown, Radha explores the rise of performative marriages—and what Desi singles can learn about love, legacy, and intentional celebration.
“A Nice Indian Boy”, A Loving Indian Family: What This Queer Love Story Can Teach All of Us
A Nice Indian Boy isn’t just a queer love story — it’s a powerful reminder that tradition and queerness can coexist in deeply meaningful ways. Radha Patel reflects on the film's layered family dynamics, cultural authenticity, and what it means for all of us to make space for love that honors both identity and heritage.
What Materialists Gets Right About Matchmaking, Money, and Modern Dating — A Desi Lens on the Movie Everyone’s Talking About
Materialists might look like a rom-com, but this glossy film offers an unflinching look at modern dating. From leg-lengthening surgeries to love vs. financial stability, this post breaks down the film's biggest truths—and why South Asian singles should pay attention.
🚩The Trump-Elon Bromance Breakup: A Lesson in Love & Ego
When Trump and Musk turned on each other, it was all ego, exposure, and expensive receipts—sound familiar? In this spicy breakdown, we unpack the billionaire bromance breakup and what it reveals about South Asian dating, family gossip, and knowing when a situationship is actually just a PR stunt.
When Love Becomes a Performance: What Kylie & Timothée Can Teach Us About Losing Ourselves in Relationships
When Kylie Jenner showed up at a Knicks game decked out in team gear for Timothée Chalamet, it raised an important question: are we showing love, or performing it? In this post, I unpack how South Asian singles can hold onto their identity in relationships—and why your match should fall for the real you, not your best imitation of them.
Behind Closed Doors: When Private Arguments Go Public in Power Couples
When a moment of tension between the Macrons went viral, it struck a nerve familiar to many South Asian couples. From wedding cold shoulders to Diwali gala blow-ups, what happens when Desi couples fight in public—and what can we learn about love, conflict, and saving face when the curtain slips?
When Love Looks Like Control: What the Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson Saga Teaches Us About Power, Vulnerability & the Illusion of Choice
What happens when control disguises itself as love? The saga between Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson isn't just celebrity gossip—it's a masterclass in understanding power, vulnerability, and emotional erosion in relationships. Especially relevant for older daters, this story prompts us to examine the line between intimacy and influence.
Nothing Is Free: What a $400M Plane Gift Teaches Us About Love Bombing and Emotional Quid Pro Quos
Nothing is Ever Truly Free—Especially in Love. When someone gives a lavish gift, what are they really giving—and what do they expect in return? From billion-dollar jets in politics to emotionally expensive love bombing in dating, this post explores how manipulation often hides behind generosity. Let’s pull back the curtain on transactional romance.
Met Gala, Memories & Masala: What SRK & Priyanka Reveal About Desi Dating Culture
When Shah Rukh Khan made his Met Gala debut and Priyanka Chopra donned a familiar look, Desi gossip circles lit up. But beyond the fashion flashbacks was a deeper conversation about South Asian dating, reputation, and redemption. What does their story say about how we love, forgive, and move forward?
Good on Paper, But Not a Pick: What Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Day Slide Teaches Us About Dating
You might be good on paper—well-educated, attractive, even a “top pick.” But just like Shedeur Sanders’ NFL draft slide, dating success isn't about potential. It's about how you show up. This modern parable explores why humility, coachability, and relational maturity matter more than your highlight reel.
“Mystery in the History”: Should You Revisit a Past Love?
Is there someone from your past who still lingers in your thoughts? This post explores the idea of revisiting an old flame—not out of nostalgia, but with newfound clarity. From high school sweethearts reunited to Bollywood-style second chances, we ask: could your forever love be someone you've already met?
Why Walton Goggins Is This Season’s Surprise Heartthrob — And What It Means for Desi Dating
What does a grizzled TV antihero have to teach us about Desi dating? A lot, actually.
This season’s unlikely internet crush, Walton Goggins, is giving emotionally intelligent, mature men their moment — and Desi singles are taking note. Here's why age, confidence, and emotional fluency are the new markers of desirability.
When Power Couples Break: What the Rippling Scandal Reveals About Love, Ego & Divorce in the Desi Diaspora
When a Desi power couple behind a $13B startup goes from boardroom to courtroom, it’s more than just tech gossip. This scandal touches on love, ego, and the emotional fallout of ambition turned sour. What does it say about Desi marriage, divorce, and the pressure of building empires together? Radha breaks it all down.
Does Height Matter in Dating? Exploring Bias, the Short King Movement & Relationship Success
Does height determine dating success? Society often pushes the idea that taller men are more desirable, but real-life relationships—like NCAA champion Lucas Byrd and his 6’3” girlfriend—prove otherwise. From cultural biases to the rise of the "Short King" mindset, we explore how height plays a role in dating and why confidence and connection matter more than inches.