Is all really fair in love and war?
All is fair in love and war - ever wondered where and how that phrase came around? According to a number of online sources the original quote was "The rules of fair play do not apply in love and war" and not surprisingly come from a Renaissance English poet and playwright John Lyly's 'Euphues' (1578). Whilst this all sounds romantic in theory, how does it fare in the real world of Asian dating where you’re seeking a match from the same pool as a friend? The following are three situations that took place in the last month where I was asked for my opinion... Recently Geeta attended an event with a friend and they both liked the same guy. The guy in question had an engaging conversation with both ladies but did not ask either...

Why are Asian women heightist and Asian men ageist - Part 2?
When it comes to finding a life partner, it could be argued that single Asian women are 'heightist’ and single Asian men are 'ageist’. With the Asian dating game already full of complexities and challenges, doesn’t it beg the question whether it’s time to take the gloves off and find a happy medium between the battle of age and height amongst men & women? I hope you enjoyed reading part 1 of this article, which discussed why Asian women are heightist but it’s now time to turn the table and look at why Asian men are ageist. How did this prejudice arise, and how is it potentially impacting your search for a partner? Firstly, you might be surprised to learn that some men do not even know why they want...