The Hidden Reason Why Some Asian Women Date Outside Their Race

The Untold Story

"Why are some Asian women scared of dating their own race?"

During a conversation, a friend of mine shared her perspective on this sensitive topic. She said she hadn't met a single Vietnamese husband who wasn't an alcoholic, wife beater, or gambler.

While I wanted to disagree, I struggled to think of one I knew who doesn't fit that description. This included second generation as well. I couldn't deny that these issues exist, not just in the Vietnamese community, but across various cultures.

My friend's childhood was marked by her mother's suffering, which fueled her determination to break free from a cycle she refused to repeat.

While we often discuss "daddy issues," we frequently overlook women striving to escape childhood traumas. For every girl seeking a father figure, there's another desperately trying to break free from old wounds and toxic cycles. It's not always about seeking what was missing - sometimes it's about running from what hurt.

It's unfair to criticize women for seeking p…