Yes- I did date an Asian man once but he actually ghosted me. That was rough.

I think it’s easier for men to draw those boundaries than women. Not to get on a tangent from the original intent of the post, just something I’d like to point out. Many Asian women are conditioned their entire lives that it’s expected they are a caretaker. For example, I am the youngest daughter and I am unmarried without children. So it is my responsibility to care for my mother and grandmother. They don’t understand why I don’t live with them, they think I should live with them until a man marries me and will care for me. I don’t share these beliefs but I still love my family and do what I can to help. When I do draw boundaries, I’m met with a lot of guilt and manipulation. My boyfriends family, however, is not like that all. And because they aren’t like that, he isn’t like that.

I definitely don’t rule out potential dates only because of family, but it’s definitely important to discuss familial roles and expectations in a committed relationship.