INTERRACIAL DATING
How to Start Dating Asian Women Successfully
Being in a relationship requires a lot of patience, compromise, and of course, understanding.
This is especially true when you are in a relationship with Asian women.
Aside from having to overcome the awkward stage of courtship, you also have to consider getting the better of your cross-cultural relationship.
In order for your relationship to succeed, you will need to make certain compromises, which is not always a bad thing. The reality of such a relationship is that it’s not always about you, rather, it should always be about you as a couple.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with an Asian woman may seem like a lot of work, but at the end of the day, it will all be worth it, knowing that you have found the perfect match.
Really, the only challenge that most Asian relationships face is the gap between cultures.
Asian culture is such a big deal in most families found within the continent that some Chinese women even advise their children to marry someone of the same ethnicity.
But once you understand the inner machinations of Asian culture and are able to find some ways to compromise with a potential Asian partner, you will soon realize that being in a relationship with women in Asia is the best decision you will ever make.
Like most relationships, you need only know the Dos and Don’ts when it comes to dating Asian women.
This helps break the barriers of cultural diversity and will take you one step closer to understanding your partner, and vice versa.
Dos
Be yourself.
This is a necessity.
Asian women appreciate genuineness, and they are more impressed by men who are not afraid to show who they really are, compared to those who need to pretend to be someone else just to get attention.
Keep it simple.
Asian women prefer simplicity.
Women from Asia aren’t concerned about extravagant dates as they are surprisingly easy to please.
Women would rather be on a simpler date. With this, you can focus your attention on each other without having to deal with several distractions.
Extravagance only makes a person love you for what you have not for who you are as a person.
Get to know her family.
You may have heard of the saying that “dating an Asian woman means dating her family”, and yes, that is true, for the most part.
Most Asian families are close to one another and they consider family as the most important core unit of society.
Because of this, family members can intervene with whatever business other family members may have, even those that are personal such as romantic relationships and marriage.
Giving time to get to know your Asian partner’s family well and striving to get on their good side will increase your chances of having a successful relationship with her.
Shower her with compliments.
Asian women thrive on compliments. This is because of the fact that they are mostly deprived of such attention, especially since Asian men are not as showy when it comes to romance and affection.
Women appreciate compliments about their appearance and any of the other little things that make them beautiful in your eyes.
Be a good listener.
Always listen to what Asian women have to say, they’re speaking for a reason.
Asian women love to share what they have on their mind with their significant other.
If you think about it, listening also helps solve a lot of relationship issues. Most of the time, your partner may just want your attention, and depriving her of that will only make the situation worse.
Don’ts
Assume.
Men should never assume anything about the women.
For example, do not assume that your Asian partner can’t understand or speak English. She may be more fluent in English than you are, it is possible.
Asian women are full of surprises, so making assumptions can be rude and uncalled for.
If you are unsure about something, it is best to ask your partner about it before making assumptions.
Another example of this is that some Westerners assume women in Asia are only after money, which is of course, not always true.
There may be some who want to alleviate their financial status by marrying foreign men, but the majority of these women know all too well the consequences of marriages that are not based on love and affection.
Don’t use stereotypes, even when you’re joking.
Some Asians see stereotypes as racist and will respond badly when they’re encountered. Though some may understand the humor of such jokes, not everyone will get what you mean.
There are plenty of ways to help carry a conversation, and this is surely not one of them.
Argue.
Constant arguing doesn’t solve anything between two people. Instead, it just makes things worse in the long term for couples.
Remember that as the man in the relationship, it is your responsibility to understand your woman, especially since you are in a cross-cultural relationship.
It may sound sexist to some, but for most Asian countries, women are not as open about their feelings and it is up to the men to discern their sentiments.
Sarcasm.
Unlike Western culture, Asian culture customs are not as liberated.
Perception of sarcasm may not be the same as to what most Westerners are used to, so it is best to limit, if not eliminate altogether, any form of sarcasm to avoid any misunderstandings and unnecessary arguments.
Expectations.
This will only bring disappointment, especially if it’s not met.
Relationships that are built on expectations are more likely to fail than those that are not.
To avoid expectations, think of your relationship as being “good enough.” If you find a woman to be below your standards, it may be time to break up.
Being able to find love in Asia has never been this easier than now.
Once you learn more about the culture of Asian women and understand the important dos and don’ts, then being in a relationship with one shouldn’t pose any challenges attributed to the culture gap.
Rather, it could possibly give you the fulfillment of a loving relationship.
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