What NOBODY Tells You? Foreigners REACT Dating Chinese Women

The dream of lasting connections can be challenging for Chinese women to achieve, often stigmatized as ‘sheng nu’ or ‘leftover women.’ In contrast to Western cultures, where divorce carries less stigma, China’s deep-rooted societal norms often unfairly place blame on women.

In Chinese society, divorced women are frequently perceived as having character flaws or physical imperfections, marking them as failures in their roles as wives. Biased scrutiny puts many Chinese women at a disadvantage compared to men, subjecting them to undue social prejudice.

Consequently, many Chinese girls hesitate to pursue divorce, even when their marriages are unhappy. Whether married or single, men prefer partners who have never been married. This preference further complicates the challenges faced by ‘Sheng Nu’ in finding meaningful relationships, as potential partners often seek traditional relationships with Chinese girls who don’t have children.

Faced with this dilemma, many single Chinese women look to Western countries to guaranty a match with better bachelors for a more promising future. Foreign men are often perceived as approaching relationships with more respect and appreciation for single Asian women, whether ‘leftover’ or divorced. This perception empowers Chinese women to seek new partnerships abroad actively.

Many hope for a societal shift towards greater gender equality, enabling ‘sheng nu’ to aspire to a future free of societal biases. In the meantime, the allure of dating in China offers a more accepting and promising landscape for Asian women seeking a fresh start in their pursuit of lasting connections.