Okay, first of all, I'm a 15 yr old male who's 1/2 Australian & 1/2 Japanese living in Australia. I've always felt insecure about my asian background and that's one of the major reasons why I don't even attempt to date (and I never have). I'd like to start dating soon but I was wondering if I would face the similar problems that other Asians apparently face....

Hi there, you are just 15 so there is plenty of time. I think the first thing you have to do is just think of yourself as just another guy that wants to go out with some hot girl. Don't bring race into it. Too many asian guy use race as an excuse not to be chasing after the girl they want. I am not going to lie to you but being Asian or having half Asian blood does mean you may have to start behind the 8 ball. However don't be discourage. Think of it as challenge. Keep in good physical shape and work on your image but dressing neatly etc. Also have confidence. The general perception of Asian men is that we are all timid beasts, hence if you confidently approach a girl, there'll be pleasantly surprise. Of course there are going to be plenty of occassions when you are going to face rejection. However that happens to everyone. Deal with it and move on. Don't try to act or come across as too arrogrant but think of it as their lost. My advice to you is simple. Try to start dating now. The earlier you start, the better. You are not going to be a stud straight off. So you are going to need to build up your experiences.

BTW Eddie Jones, the coach of the Australian rugby team, the Wallabies is half Japanese / half Australian. So there is a prominent role model for you.

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I am not going to lie to you but being Asian or having half Asian blood does mean you may have to start behind the 8 ball.

What's that meant to mean? That I'm at a disadvantage for having Asian blood? That just sucks. That further re-enforces the fact that full blood whites are superior...and makes me further resent my Asian side..

I think I'll just stick to my studies, society can just rot in hell..

Hmm ausdemi, I am beginning to feel that you are a troll. However I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for now. I meant what I said. The image of the Asian men isn't all that great but it doesn't mean you can't try to prove it's incorrect. If you never believe in yourself than no one will. So get out there and ask some girl out. BTW hating your Asian side ain't gonna help you much either.

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What's that meant to mean? That I'm at a disadvantage for having Asian blood? That just sucks. That further re-enforces the fact that full blood whites are superior...and makes me further resent my Asian side..

No, No, and No!!!!

That just means that you have maybe more obstacles to overcome. Come on! Haven't you heard about 'that you can pick your clothes, your nose but not your relatives?' Self-image along with your intelligence should be one thing that no one person can touch. Quitters never win! Ever!

I really don't see the real hang-up over talking to girls. They're not special creatures. They're human the last time I checked.

ausdemi,

Be proud of your asian side. It is the product of an advance culture & a civilization superior in many respects.

The negative stereotype of asian men is only a manifestation of white man's attempt to beat down non-whites but this is only temporary.

If enlightened individuals in forums such as this website get their ways, the tide will reverse & in a few years you will wish you were 100% asian!

I apologize for my earlier post, I was highly pissed off at how fickle this world is (and no, I'm not a racist troll although I do have my moments). I can't stand it how you're deemed as inferior by others just for having a different racial composition (Asian in this case), almost treated as if you have leperosy. I didn't mean to offend anyone here, I simply want to be able to live life to it's fullest and fit into society, and not feel as though I'm *always* going to be below the full-blood whites. It almost sickens me when WM fawn over some white guy and I never see that happening for Asians, even though they're just as great IMO.
I do hope this stupid thinking of "Whites>Asians" will change...

No worries ausdemi. Just realise the issues that you ar gonna face. Again never let it be a hinderance. In fact learn to use it to your adavantage. Make friends with people of all different ethnic background rather than just favour one race over another. You'll be fine.