Asian interacial dating (Mexican, state, California, Oregon)

[HIF]

On another forum the issue of interacial dating came up and an Asian male stated that he wished he could date outside of his race. Not wanting to hijack the thread, but not understanding the post- I'm starting this new thread. (Asian smiley!)

I am anglo and have dated men of all nationalities and backgrounds. Indian (India), Chilean, Mexican, African American, Irish, Jewish guys, (okay, I'm old...it's not that long of list when put into perspective!) Anglo Americans of all backgrounds- married an Anglo republican from Mississippi! BUT, I have never dated an Asian man. I enjoy being with people from different backgrounds and that extends to dating, as well. But why no Asians? I've never been approached by an Asian man.

Is it true that Asian men are not as likely to date outside their ethnicity? And, if so, why?

[UB50]

I am anglo and have dated men of all nationalities and backgrounds. Indian (India),

I'm sorry, but the minute I read this, I was reminded of that comedianne who said she had dated a "Casino Indian, not a 7/11 Slurppy Indian" which always made me laugh!

(In other words, American Indian not India Indian... For the humor-challenged.)

I've dated someone Chinese American. A friend married a guy that I believe was Japanese American.

[HIF]

Originally Posted by UB50

I'm sorry, but the minute I read this, I was reminded of that comedianne who said she had dated a "Casino Indian, not a 7/11 Slurppy Indian" which always made me laugh!

(In other words, American Indian not India Indian... For the humor-challenged.)

While I do so appreciate the attempt at levity, UB, I am disappointed that you have seen fit to disturb the very serious sociological information that this thread is attempting to glean from the varied backgrounds and life experiences of others on this site.

hahahaha- JK! I normally referred to him as an India Indian, but didn't think it would be clear in print.

UB very funny! And by that, I meant it in reference to your name and online jargon, no ethnic or cultural puns intended.

Geesh, now all the Asian men will be responding that the reason I have never dated any of them is because I am just a jerk. But, in that case, their response would be that they are more discriminating than the rest

[UB50]

Here in California, I see Asian men and women dating outside of their race. I don't think it makes a whole lot of difference -- though maybe some of their elders care.

Lots of non-Asian men marry Asian women!

The only reasons I can think of that you haven't dated any Asian men is:
1) You don't know any (or many).
2) You are tall (since most of them are short!)

[GoPadge]

I'm an Anglo male, and I've dated a Vietnamese, an American Indian, a Columbian, a Spaniard, an African-American, and quite a few Anglos. And more importantly to your situation, we have a couple at our church, where he's Asian and she's Anglo. Of course that's all anecdotal...

[Hoosier]

I believe it is not common for Asians to date/marry outside their race. The Asian community in Portland, Oregon is very large and I had many friends who were Asian. Some of the girls used to call me "whitebread". We were good friends so it didn't bother me. We talked about dating and a few of them didn't find us white guys attractive...but the others did find white guys attractive...although I was "like a brother" so I didn't count.

While in Portland a college friend of mine who is white/anglo married a girl from California who is chinese/american. Her parents are strict and I do believe they had a big problem with it, but over the years came to accept her husband as part of their family. It was a huge step for her to stand up to her parents, as I've heard that is one thing that is just not done. And if done, it could end the relationship with the parents (a respect issue).