It is always nice to have someone to share your likes and hobbies with. Especially so if the person has the same obsessions as you do. Food is a universally-loved entity in itself and many people identify themselves as ‘foodies’ – us included.

Food dates, travelling for food, breakfast in bed and more. If you are lucky enough to be with someone who adores food as much as you do, things like these are frequent and aplenty; and it’s what keeps you going!

If you are in a food-centric relationship, you will probably relate to this list of 15 Things Only Foodie Couples Will Understand.

#1 BREAKFAST IN BED REGULARLY

There is nothing better than waking up to the smell of eggs and pancakes – in bed. Either your other half is the loving one to make you breakfast, or you getting up early just to surprise him/her. Breakfast in bed is sweet all the same.

#2 COOKING TOGETHER IS YOUR FAVOURITE PAST TIME

You look forward to coming home after a trying day at work and dishing out some of our signature dishes in the kitchen together with your partner. That’s some quality time spent there, and it promotes communication and coordination!

#3 DOUBLE UP DESSERTS

You know how couples tend to share a dessert at the end of the meal? Forget that, you guys will order 2 (or more) desserts. The more the merrier, so that you get a taste of everything!

#4 EDIBLE GIFTS ARE ALWAYS PREFERRED

Some girls love diamonds and some guys love luxury watches. But not for us. Meal treats, macarons and buffet surprises are our thing. That’s how practical we are.

#5 FOOD ARTICLES SHARING 24/7

Ever saw an article about a new restaurant opening on Facebook and you just cannot wait to check it out? You would proabbly copy the link and send it to your partner right away and start making plans. That’s how we foodies roll, yes?

#6 FOOD DATE NIGHTS ARE APLENTY

We don’t really care for ice skating and movie dates, neither do we get excited about parties and whatnot. We just want to dine out and spend time with food together. That’s our idea of happiness and a perfect date. Just food at different restaurants and cafes.

#7 IT CAN GET COMPETITIVE WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD

You guys can sometimes try to one-up each other on how much you know about food. Admit it, many of your heated arguments circle around who knows about food best, where to dine at, what to cook tonight and all the food-related issues.

#8 SHARING SNACKS OR BITES WHENEVER

You never have to worry about not finishing a snack, because you know your partner is going to gobble the remaining up for you. Being with a partner who loves to eat as much you do is really about ordering whatever you want and sharing them!

#9 TEXTS TO EACH OTHER LARGELY INVOLVE FOOD

You send pictures of food, plan your next meal, discuss about your dinner last night, talk about the new restaurants etc. A large part of your texts revolves around food, and that’s what gets the both of you excited.

#10 TRAVELS ARE PLANNED AROUND FOOD

When you take a holiday, your itinerary is centered around food. Food is your priority, and you make sure you map out your meal plans before anything else.

#11 YOU BOTH HAVE FOOD-ONLY INSTAGRAMS

Ok, maybe 90%. But you get the idea. Photos of your breakfast in bed, photos of your homemade lunch, photos of your fine 8-course dinner, photos of your picnic basket, photos of your anniversary cake, and everything else in between.

#12 YOU CAN ORDER MORE FOOD TO SHARE

When you have a partner who loves food and can eat as much as you, ordering food is never a problem. Cannot decide between two choice? Order them both! It is our favourite theory of “the more the merrier”. Oh what joy it is to have our tables filled with plenty of dishes!

#13 YOU CAN SURPRISE EACH OTHER WITH FOOD

Surprising each other with food is a regular thing between you guys. Buy him/her that slice of cake, or plan surprise dinners for him/her on an otherwise regular and dreadful work day!

#14 YOU HAVE A DAILY MEAL/FOOD PLAN TOGETHER

You guys plan your meals in advance and you always look forward to dining with the other person because this means another awesome food adventure together. This also enhances communication and promotes bonding.

#15 YOU NEVER ARGUE ABOUT WHAT TO EAT

Yes, you might squabble a bit, but you never really argue because you will take turns dining at each other’s favourite places. Food keeps the relationship going, and always gives you something to look forward to. Definitely more than just a date!

You might own a social media account or a blog dedicated to nothing but food, or you might just be a closet foodie who simply enjoys everything and anything about food. A Singaporean foodie comes in all models and sizes, and it is surely something to be proud of.

With spectacular eats at every corner of the globe, it is difficult to not feel grateful for the diversified cuisines within reach. Whether you are a serial cafe hopper or a gastronomical enthusiast, eating is an international hobby and we all profess our love for food in our own ways.

If you think you’re not so into food, maybe you should rethink. Here are 11 Signs You Are A True Foodie - even if you think you are not one.

#1 YOU ARE ALWAYS UPDATED ABOUT THE LATEST TRENDS

It does not matter what it is; you just know when something is trending. A dish, a flavour, a style of cooking… anything at all. More often than not, you would get down to planning trails with your food buddies almost immediately after spotting the trend, and embark on a hunt for the best version of that something in town.

#2 YOU READ FOOD SITES MORE THAN WEATHER FORECASTS

The “daily grind” includes checking out food sites that you’ve bookmarked, so as to find out what is new in the world of food. The discovery never stops; you always have an appetite for food (news). And you’d probably be so updated about new restaurants, seasonal menus and special deals.

#3 YOU EMBARK ON NEW FOOD ADVENTURES WEEKLY

No matter how busy you are, you always make it a point to set some time off your weekly schedule to check out that new restaurant in town, or to visit your favourite chef(s). The key is to having a great appetite to life and all the great food it has to offer.

#4 YOU FEED SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE PEOPLE

These days, it is all about taking photos of your food from a thousand angles before you actually start savouring them. We all seek joy in getting the perfect photo of our burger, and showing it off on Facebook and Instagram and Snapchat and whatever other social media platforms you use. It is all in the name of sharing the love, yes?

#5 YOU HAVE A CAMERA JUST FOR YOUR FOOD

While newer smartphones have cameras with extremely good quality, the ones who are really “dedicated to the craft” will have a camera for shooting food. Be it an expensive camera body or a prime lens, you need your food photos to be sharp and professional, like your food is popping out from the frame and anyone would just salivate at the look of the photo. Yes, it is a need.

#6 YOU KNOW HOW TO FIND A SPOT WITH THE BEST LIGHT

When you walk into a cafe or a restaurant, you are immediately drawn to the seat with the best lighting. Why so? Refer to point #5.

#7 YOU ARE A FOOD ENCYCLOPEDIA

Whether it is a famous local dish, or the hottest dish/ trend in town, you are goal-oriented and always know where to head to. Friends and families can trust you on recommendations, and you are like a walking encyclopedia for food.

#8 YOU KNOW HOW A DISH SHOULD TASTE LIKE

The precision is real. You know your food, and you know what to expect – if your Bearnaise sauce should be thicker, if your consommé should be earthier, if your steak should be creamier, if your sashimi should be sliced thinner… you know how a dish should taste like.

#9 YOU LIVE FOR FLATLAY PHOTOS

Anything just for that perfect flatlay photo. To photograph your cuppa with beautiful latte art, or your pancake stack, or your colourful cupcakes, you would grab whatever props you can find – flowers, magazines, salt and pepper shakers, your sunglasses and rings… just for that photo that shall set to impress.

#10 YOUR MOOD CHANGES ALONG WITH THE FOOD YOU EAT

At the end of the day, nothing beats the comfort of a good meal. It makes you happy, it lets you forget your worries, it lifts your spirits up. Similarly, a bad meal will break your day. Oh, tell us about the disappointment and anguish!

#11 YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBY IS TO READ RESTAURANTS’ MENU

You are the type who will do your research by studying the restaurants’ menu so that you already know what dishes to order once you are there.