From First Chai in CP to Evening Walks in Lodhi Garden: A Delhi Love Story in Four Polaroids

Polaroid 01: It's a match (now be normal)

Congratulations, you've matched with someone in Delhi. Do not immediately ask which part of Delhi they're from in a tone that suggests South vs. West is a compatibility test. It isn't. (Mostly.)

Chat for a bit. Find out if they're a chai person or a coffee person, a metro person or a cab person, an "I know a place" person or a "wherever you like" person. These are the real compatibility questions.

Polaroid 02: First chai date in CP

Connaught Place is the Switzerland of Delhi dating: central, neutral, on the Blue and Yellow metro lines, and full of busy cafés where nobody will look twice at two slightly nervous people. It's public, it's easy to reach, and if the conversation dies you can always discuss which block you're in, because nobody ever knows.

• Pick a café in the Inner Circle with daytime crowds.
• Agree on a time slot — an hour is perfect for a first meet.
• Travel there and back on your own; share your plan with a friend.

Polaroid 03: An evening walk in Lodhi Garden

If chai went well, a walk is a lovely second date. Lodhi Garden has old tombs, joggers, families and trees that make everyone look like they're in a film. Gardens like this close in the evening, so check the timings and plan to finish while it's still busy. Walking side by side also takes the pressure off eye contact — very helpful for the shy.

Other good Delhi options: Sunder Nursery, a weekend morning at Hauz Khas lake, the bookshops of Khan Market, or a museum afternoon at the National Gallery of Modern Art.

Polaroid 04: Dreaming about the future (slowly)

The last polaroid is two people reading on a bench, talking about the future. Notice it's polaroid number four, not number one. Let it take the time it takes. Talk about what you each want early and honestly — on Wrati you can show your intention on your profile, so nobody is guessing whether this is a fun Saturday or something longer.

We don't just want to find you someone to talk to. We'd like to help you find someone to come home to — chai included.

Delhi date safety, quickly

Delhi is wonderful; be sensible anyway:

• Meet in busy, public places, and in daylight for a first date.
• Keep your own travel plans — don't depend on a match for a ride home.
• Tell a friend where you're going and who you're meeting.
• If something feels off, leave. Report anyone who makes you uncomfortable.