Do American Men Want Genuine Relationships with Asian Women?

Marie Osmeña
3 min readJan 10, 2023

Asian-American relationships are one of the most common interracial relationships in America. However, many people are still confused about how these relationships work and what it means for both parties involved.

Do American men really want genuine relationships with Asian women? Are they accepting of their differences? What kind of relationship do they have with their own families? Is it possible to have a successful relationship with an Asian woman?

Let’s dive into these questions and more!

Asian women have been characterized as “good wives, good mothers, homemakers, and obedient caregivers.”

They are seen as submissive toward their husbands. Most traditional women from Asia believe that if you want to be loved by your partner then you must take care of him in all aspects of life including cooking food for them or cleaning the house (even though we know that this role is not solely reserved for women).

The idea behind this kind of relationship is that men will respect you as a woman. They see that you are taking the role of the wife and, as such, they will gladly take the role of the husband. They will provide for and protect the family as you equally love, care for, and nurture the family.

However, what many people don’t realize is how much effort goes into maintaining this type of relationship where both parties work together toward achieving mutual goals while still respecting each other’s individual needs.

Western men love the idea of the submissive Asian woman.

As I mentioned earlier, Asian women are known for being submissive and docile. Many Western men seem to love this idea. The stereotype that Western men only want to be with an Asian woman for their submissiveness is so prevalent that it even has its own name: “The Yellow Fever.” It’s no surprise then that many Western men have an intense interest in finding their perfect match among Asian women.

There are some things you should know about how this stereotype actually plays out in real life: Most Asian women aren’t actually submissive at all! In fact, they’re not even particularly docile or passive by nature — they just happen to value harmony above all else.

Takeaway: Do American men want genuine relationships with Asian women?

The rate of intermarriage between white women and Asian men has been steadily increasing for the last three decades from less than five percent in 1980 to more than 15 percent today. While some studies have shown that American men are attracted, at least partly, because of stereotypical notions about Asian femininity, there is little evidence that this attraction is based entirely on cultural stereotypes.

Simply put, it’s not mainly about race, but about building genuine relationships with these women. It’s about finding the right partner based on your personality, values, and needs rather than simply looking for someone who will fulfill your sexual desires.

American men want genuine relationships. It’s not important whether the woman is Asian or not. What matters is that the feeling both parties feel is genuine and mutual.

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Marie Osmeña
Marie Osmeña

Written by Marie Osmeña

Passionate about delving into interracial relationships. Writer for https://asian-women.com/ Find me on Quora https://www.quora.com/profile/Marie-Osme%C3%B1a

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