The Blog
Guides, words, and cultural insights for anyone who loves a Persian person and wants to show up for them through language.
You don't need to become fluent. You just need to show up — one beautiful word at a time. Here's how to start learning Farsi for your Persian girlfriend without feeling overwhelmed.
Read more →You don't need a dictionary. You need the right 50 words — the ones that actually come up in real life with a Persian partner. Here they are, organized by category.
Read more →Why does her mom keep offering you food even when you say no? Why does your girlfriend insist she doesn't want anything, then seem disappointed when you don't order for her? The answer is ta'arof.
Read more →"Dooset daram" is just the beginning. Persian is one of the world's most poetic languages, and it has dozens of ways to express love — each with its own shade of meaning.
Read more →Dating a Persian woman is one of the most rewarding experiences — and one of the most culturally rich. Here's what to expect, what to know, and how to show up well.
Read more →Nowruz is the Persian New Year, celebrated on the spring equinox. It's one of the oldest holidays in the world — and one of the most beautiful. Here's how to celebrate it with your partner's family.
Read more →Want a beautiful Persian word texted to you every night at 8pm?