Me and My Friend Have Different Caffeine Preferences

Hello, coffee lovers...

As someone who needs caffeine intake every day, maybe sometimes there are people who wonder what if we who are familiar with kpi every day, suddenly have to compromise with people who don't like coffee at all?

Not just dislike, but, can't even smell it. For those of us who are caffeine addicts, it must feel as strange as someone who can't enjoy the fragrant aroma of coffee, right? However, if we're talking about whether I can compromise or even prefer to just cut off the person from the friendship circle because they don't have the same tendency towards coffee, then, the answer is I can!

This reminds me of my room mate about 14 years ago.
Since 2010, I have been involved in the world of writing, since then I have also become a coffee addict, because in addition to helping me be more refreshed when I have to work overtime on writing, it also helps me be more alert when I work regularly and enter the night shift. However, the story then becomes unique when it turns out, my roomie in the boarding house really can't drink coffee and doesn't even really like coffee.

Her name is Mike. We have been separated since 2013 because Mike returned to her hometown in Tulungagung at that time. The only time we met was on her wedding day in 2015.

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me and her on her wedding day, 2015

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Let's go back to the original topic.

How do we still live peacefully under the same roof even though he's team tea and I'm team coffee?

It seems that the dynamics of living in a relationship with another person regardless of the relationship is mutual respect. We romanced for up to three years without disputing our caffeine preferences.

Here, not only did I compromise, but she was also understanding. If it's coffee time for me, I'll make coffee and drink it on the terrace or outside area of the hostel to make her feel comfortable. However, if we are at work (because we are also in the same job and division), I will usually keep my distance when enjoying coffee. However, sometimes it doesn't need to be far away, because even though her tolerance for the scent of coffee is a little, he still doesn't mind if his friend wants to drink coffee.

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Then what about a first date with a crush, for example? Hm... I've never been close to a man who doesn't like coffee. However, if I imagine one day having to go on a first date with a man who is not familiar with coffee at all? Hmm ... if it's just a first date it's okay too. At the same time I would like to know what background makes him unable to drink coffee? Is it about the environment, or because of medical history. It's also fun to discuss other things that might give me new insights.

That's my story about company, roomates, first dates with crushes... and the cup of coffee that contrasts them. Thank you for reading to the end. Hope you've enjoyed your cup of coffee today. It's morning here, so good morning and safe travelling.

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