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Why are East Asian men in US/Western media so often portrayed in such a narrow way?

I also feel like media representation is skewed towards "mainstream" media, like famous tv shows and hollywood movies. As a person who do not give af about the so called mainstream media and who loves…

r/AsianAmericancomment4/4/2026
My experience with NHI's, contact and navigating society.

My experience with NHI's, contact and navigating society. — # Hello! Where do i begin? Firstly, i want to give thanks to this space cultivated by Oak and the other Moderators, without this space, people such as us/me do not really have anywhere to go with a…

r/experiencerspost3/12/2026
Why can’t I have long term friendships?

Why can’t I have long term friendships? — I have zero childhood friends. Zero long term friends. Growing up, my dad didn’t let me have a social life. So every time I tried to be social, I just felt like I was pretending to be normal. Then, I …

r/AskAstrologerspost3/13/2026
Did you guys ever felt like you didn't belong in America?

Did you guys ever felt like you didn't belong in America? — Hi. I am a 15 year old second generation American born to Chinese immigrants. I sometimes feel like I don't belong in America, heres why. I dislike football. I don't support Trump. I perfer Asian foo…

r/AsianAmericanpost3/13/2026
I am a scientist who discovered she can travel with her mind

I am a scientist who discovered she can travel with her mind — Hello everyone. I want to tell you my story. I come from a verty strict religious background and I struggled since childhood to believe in something I could not scientifically prove. I begged God to s…

r/AstralProjectionpost3/17/2026
Seattle man who killed pregnant asian woman and shot her husband found NOT guilty due to mental illness

Seattle man who killed pregnant asian woman and shot her husband found NOT guilty due to mental illness — [article](https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-man-cordell-goosby-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity-in-2023-killing-of-pregnant-woman-eina-kwon-belltown-shooting-case) [article 2](https://www…

r/AsianMasculinitypost3/22/2026
Stop Asian Hate's iconic victim Grandpa Vicha's murderer Antoine Watson is going to walk free now without punishment

Stop Asian Hate's iconic victim Grandpa Vicha's murderer Antoine Watson is going to walk free now without punishment — [article 1](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/grandpa-vicha-sentencing-murder-case/4058429/) [article 2](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/granpa-vicha-killing-san-francisco-suspect-relea…

r/AsianMasculinitypost3/28/2026
Been trying for 6 years, only had one 5 years ago. Any suggestions?

Been trying for 6 years, only had one 5 years ago. Any suggestions? — I've been trying to lucid dream for 6 years and only ever had **one**, over 1400 days ago while on a vacation, about 5 years ago. It lasted about 2 or 3 minutes and I had full control. Flight, telekin…

r/LucidDreamingpost3/29/2026
Why do European shows show up more than Asian ones on Netflix US?

Why do European shows show up more than Asian ones on Netflix US? — I’m not sure if this is just my own bias, but I’ve noticed something on Netflix that I can’t quite explain. I’m Asian American, and I tend to watch a mix of US shows plus a lot of Asian series. Becau…

r/AsianAmericanpost3/30/2026
The Tragedy of the Chinese Music Industry (and Society)

The Tragedy of the Chinese Music Industry (and Society) — If anyone's been following the recent controversy in China concerning singers Li Ronghao and Shan Yichun, you've probably seen the actually vile environment that is the Chinese internet (and Chinese s…

r/AsianAmericanpost4/1/2026
In medieval Europe, astrology was taught at universities alongside medicine and doctors consulted the stars before treating patients

In medieval Europe, astrology was taught at universities alongside medicine and doctors consulted the stars before treating patients — This wasn't fringe stuff. Major European universities like Bologna, Paris, Padua and Florence had actual chairs of astrology, and medical students were expected to study it as part of their training. …

r/astrologypost4/2/2026
Is It Wrong to go for Koreaboo/weeb girls?

Is It Wrong to go for Koreaboo/weeb girls? — Although I’m not the biggest fan of Kpop or anime, I always went for girls that were into Asian culture. To be honest i really only have surface level knowledge about Korean or Japanese culture. I don…

r/AsianMasculinitypost4/3/2026
Why are East Asian men in US/Western media so often portrayed in such a narrow way?

Why are East Asian men in US/Western media so often portrayed in such a narrow way? — East Asian international male grad student here. I’ve been in the US for a few years and it feels like 9 out of 10 East Asian men I see in American media are portrayed in a certain way. I mean charac…

r/AsianAmericanpost4/3/2026
In your everyday life, how do you deal with the random mainstream-ness, microaggressions, or hypersexualization of being Asian?

In your everyday life, how do you deal with the random mainstream-ness, microaggressions, or hypersexualization of being Asian? — I honestly don't understand why I am seen as passive aggressive for not fulfilling the submissive stereotype or calling out racist people.

r/AsianAmericanpost4/5/2026
When did yall notice an increase in AMWF couples?

When did yall notice an increase in AMWF couples? — this is strange, but from what i saw it wasn’t a super gradual thing. i remember the specific month, specific year when it clicked in my head “woah, there are so many asian dudes with white girlfrie…

r/AsianMasculinitypost4/6/2026
A Stanford professor published peer-reviewed research showing human intention can change the pH of water from 2000 miles away

A Stanford professor published peer-reviewed research showing human intention can change the pH of water from 2000 miles away — In the late 1990s, William Tiller, a professor of materials science and engineering at Stanford University, designed an experiment that sounds like it belongs in science fiction. He had four experi…

r/energy_workpost4/6/2026
AITAH for choosing my peace and dignity over this toxic ahh group?

AITAH for choosing my peace and dignity over this toxic ahh group? — this is a VERY LONG thread so only read if you have time please, although the full post has more context. SUMMARY IS PROVIDED AT THE END Last year, me (17f), and my 2 best friends lets call them, li…

r/relationshipspost4/8/2026
1985 Alice in Wonderland Shifting Guided Meditation + Reality Shifting Roleplay? ᯓ★

1985 Alice in Wonderland Shifting Guided Meditation + Reality Shifting Roleplay? ᯓ★ — Hi beautiful souls! I’m trying to get as much content out as possible on my YouTube channel since I have so many ideas, but I’ve been seeing a lot of comments recently talking about me releasing a g…

r/realityshiftingpost4/10/2026
Lonely Despite My Best Efforts-- Vent+Advice Please

Lonely Despite My Best Efforts-- Vent+Advice Please — This is going to be pretty long because I feel like context is needed. I'm 18F, finishing my first year of college. **Some relevant info:** I have diagnosed ADHD, OCD, and PMDD as well as largely re…

r/therapypost4/11/2026
Thoughts on this comment?

Thoughts on this comment? — Not sure if I think this sentiment is more-so "self-inflicted" (as in, it's internalised by the original commenter for whatever reason, perhaps from a lack of assurance), or if I think that the lack o…

r/AsianMasculinitypost4/12/2026
day 1/9: hidden manifestation techniques i found randomly day 1/9 – methods y’all probably haven’t tried (and no, not the basic pinterest ones 😭)

day 1/9: hidden manifestation techniques i found randomly day 1/9 – methods y’all probably haven’t tried (and no, not the basic pinterest ones 😭) — day 1/9 – methods y’all probably haven’t tried (and no, not the basic pinterest ones 😭) so this is the “two-glass method” but not the mainstream version… this one is more subconscious-focused and ki…

r/Manifestationpost4/13/2026
Thank you

Well, it is a book that essentially expands on attachment and shifts the focus to behavior patterns instead of 'styles.' It acknowledges that people use attachment behavior strategies towards attached…

r/attachment_theorycomment9/9/2025
Will my ex FA ever stop resenting me?

As I said, whether you're 'avoidant' or 'anxious' because there is either a lack of emotional processing, or complete omitting of emotional processing. People that are 'avoidant' perceive time as fin…

r/HealMyAttachmentStylecomment9/22/2025
Why do people in LOA communities ALWAYS go to Reddit for their problems when JM advised against that?

This is straight facts. Most people in the world don’t believe in these teachings or any New Thought principles. They’re on autopilot, brainwashed, kissing others asses, blinded or too closed-minded t…

r/JosephMurphycomment10/12/2025
thoughts on the more "woo-woo"-ish and paranormal aspects of Murphy's work?

The Psychic research is a fascinating field regardless of what the mainstream "scientific community" feels about it, there is so much rigorous evidence for it, i would hesitate to call it "paranormal"…

r/JosephMurphycomment10/19/2025
DAs, do you find that you avoid things in wider aspects of life, not just relationships?

No, I am not inverting the two. The avoidant attachment system is dismissive towards the internal self. There is a common misconception within mainstream pop-psychology attachment theory that dismiss…

r/attachment_theorycomment12/2/2025
Trading book recommendation! For those trying to fix attachment issues.

Since this book gets recommended a lot, even in this thread, I am also making my own comment. This is about *Atttached* by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. This goodreads review by a user named Melody d…

r/attachment_theorycomment1/28/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I'm surprised to hear that you know only one other gay trans man. Is the trans population in London smaller than in other major cities? Is the mainstream queer culture there less open to trans people …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/11/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I'm going back on the market after a LTR and just want to get a refresher on the current state of the apps. Are Bumble, Hinge, and OKC intended for more-or-less "regular" dating? And Tinder is still …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/18/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

On feeld - I'm a little confused about why people are recommending it when the original comment didn't say anything about an interest in kink or polyamory/enm. It's... fine but not really the ideal pl…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/22/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 03, 2026

setting aside physical traits that likely dont necessarily lend themselves well to online dating (i wont bring these up because they have not been researched in any systematic way), my race/ethnicity …

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/3/2026
Eat, Pray, Love for white men

No need to go out of your way to find garbage like this. Just search "why do white men like asian women" on mainstream subs like nostupidquestions or any of those askmen subs, and see all of the defen…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/7/2026
You can be pretty and still fucked up. Attractiveness will not save you from this disease.

You can be considered attractive by certain populations or people or even be “traditionally attractive” by mainstream standards but if you’re stuck around abusers you can spend your whole life thinkin…

r/CPTSDcomment3/9/2026
You can be pretty and still fucked up. Attractiveness will not save you from this disease.

You can be considered attractive by certain populations or people or even be “traditionally attractive” by mainstream standards but if you’re stuck around abusers you can spend your whole life thinkin…

r/CPTSDcomment3/9/2026
tried dating sites at 41/42 and only get messages from 20 year olds

Set the filter for age and you won’t get it unless they lie to get through which is always a red flag. You recognize that you have a look that isn’t mainstream. That will limit your matches. If you ar…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/10/2026
[Prove Me Wrong] Bruce Lee was the last English speaking Asian that represented us well

MMA is taking off in Asia but mainstream media isn't interested because it perpetuates "toxic masculinity". 🙄 K-pop does well because there's an entire industry that grooms them from middle school …

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/10/2026
[Prove Me Wrong] Bruce Lee was the last English speaking Asian that represented us well

First, there is Sung Kang, the Korean American actor best known for portraying Han Lue in the Fast & Furious series. His character became a fan favorite for his calm presence and understated charisma …

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/10/2026
Do your manifestations come when you just stop caring about it

Yes. And also no. I know mainstream manifestation people like to say you have to “detach” but that’s not 100% the case. You are who you are and you’re wired the way you are for a reason. You ca…

r/Manifestationcomment3/13/2026
Did you guys ever felt like you didn't belong in America?

I live in the DMV and there are alot of asians in my school but the majority of the kids at my school like football, mostly eat american food, only listen to mainstream American music, find kpop "crin…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/13/2026
Did you guys ever felt like you didn't belong in America?

It's probably because you fit in culturally and people can sense that. A lot of people aren't "racist", they're "culturalist". OP sounds like they're not into mainstream culture, the Asian layer on to…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/14/2026
Were things better for Asian men 20 years ago or now?

Despite Trump and his supporters wanting to dial it back to old days when everyone ‘knew their place’, it’s definitely gotten better even with the challenges we’ve faced. More platonic and romantic in…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/14/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 14, 2026

I recently encountered a dating profile (on a mainstream app) that includes the phrase: 'GGG, left side of slash.' I am looking for some clarity on how this is understood within the community. Is 'le…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/14/2026
Were things better for Asian men 20 years ago or now?

3-6 years ago I probably wouldn't have answered "now" since I didn't know much better. But frankly, now. Just look at how China went from "terra non grata" during COVID to literally something people …

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/15/2026
The "Manosphere"

You’re wrong about absent or abusive fathers. I narrowly escaped this toxic shit back when red pill was in its infancy. My dad is awesome. My dad was present. I just didn’t feel that he understood m…

r/Stoicismcomment3/15/2026
The "Manosphere"

+1 It’s not shocking at all. Almost all of the posts I’ve seen go “my wife and I watched it and I’m shocked. Really caught the last chopper out of Vietnam” …uh go talk to your single friends? Basica…

r/Stoicismcomment3/15/2026
The "Manosphere"

Showing people spreading garbage on the internet is not an attack on men / males. Showing mainstream people what these people are saying is a way to help address the problem, the job of a good journ…

r/Stoicismcomment3/15/2026
Anyone NOT having a rough time dating?

Major difference in experiences of many men vs most women, from what I hear. Many of the men cycling through the OLDs are leaving bad tastes in the women for the other men just trying to find a decent…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/15/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 15, 2026

Dating is brutal regardless of medium, because all the cuties that might be out there are using apps and talking to other people too. Modern dating has made everyone extremely picky and choosy of th…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/15/2026
All (That I Can Think Of) Asian Performers Currently Playing A Principal Role In a Broadway Musical!

They’re not, because an inflated/fragile sense of self makes them think their idea of what a palatable and deserving mold of a token Asian deserves to exist, when Asians in Asia, even in homogenous co…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/15/2026
The "Manosphere"

It is low hanging infotainment fruit, Theroux is selling to a mainstream audience as much as the “influencers” are selling to social media trends. A really solid area to look into is Divorce Statisti…

r/Stoicismcomment3/15/2026
In light of the comments to the earlier post celebrating the achievements of Asian American service members, I decided to share even more stories of pioneers in the armed forces.

I recall reading that Randall Park and Jordan Peele are doing something connected to them. I don't know how historically accurate they intend it to be though as I would guess it could include a fictio…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/16/2026
Have we reached a tipping point with generational trauma?

I think the periodic dismantling of community is also partly to blame for all this. I feel very isolated and alienated from normal people. The mainstream culture has become so individualistic that you…

r/CPTSDcomment3/16/2026
Why does Japanese video games and anime have white protagonists?

There are a lot of Japanese protagonists in anime and manga. The ones most of you guys complain about are the mainstream anime that are popular in the west. There are probably thousands of less popula…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/16/2026
Gambling Epidemic Among Asians in North America

It is absolutely a problem in other demographics. Sports betting is a huge problem for younger men of all ethnicities in North America. Especially since it has gone mainstream with commercials, sponso…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/16/2026
Have we reached a tipping point with generational trauma?

I am in the same boat born ‘72. The 70’s and 80’s had dark underbellies but it wasn’t mainstream broadcasted. It was however reflected in the arts.

r/CPTSDcomment3/16/2026
KPOP Demon Hunters wins best Oscars animated feature film

I don't disagree with your critiques, including the ones in your reply below, but ultimately KPDH is a movie aimed at kids. You could probably find similar plot holes or questionable themes in any kid…

r/AsianAmericancomment3/16/2026
Gambling Epidemic Among Asians in North America

I don't want to sound like a dick but is it really news to you? I guess they dont really report this on mainstream media if that's what you're referring to but gambling is practically cultural to Asia…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/17/2026
Why does Japanese video games and anime have white protagonists?

Japanese anime used to be pretty bad in terms of pedastralization of whites in animes like Dragonball Z where going super saiyan literally turned a guy blonde. Back in the 20th century Japan was lit…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/18/2026
Why are people such sheep when it comes to drugs?

You're spot on. People really can't think for themselves in the UK, especially the older Gen X / Boomer generation. You've got to realise that, look at how bias the mainstream media in the UK is and …

r/Psychonautcomment3/18/2026
Potentially unpopular opinion re: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Yeah. I've read several books on trauma, epigenetics and the like included. As an internalizer, you described that feeling for me particularly when I read Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers. I th…

r/EmotionalNeglectcomment3/18/2026
AM diversify your dating pool

I am not talking about physical strength. Asians are not the majority in most of America.  There aren't a lot of Asian role models in the US. We are barely 15% of California's population. If we …

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/18/2026
You’re Enough

Ironically, at least in my experience as a Chinese American, there's been plenty of the opposite, like "positivity". "Ooooh Asians are smart, Asians are successful, be proud to be Asian, be proud to b…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/19/2026
I am ruining my life and I feel like i cant stop it

Some practitioners find it too controversial but after many years of research it's going into the mainstream. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9XD8yRPxc8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9XD8yRPxc8)…

r/DecidingToBeBettercomment3/19/2026
I don't get stereotypes and their relation to Sun signs?

What most people are knowledgeable of is pop or mainstream astrology that makes your sun sign the most important and the only thing that matters. That IS NOT REAL ASTROLOGY. You have to read the WHOLE…

r/astrologycomment3/19/2026
ENM Popular Now?

Yeah it’s gotten popular and more mainstream. But they need to be stating this on their profiles. Most of us are monogamous and are not looking to be poly or ENM.

r/datingoverfortycomment3/19/2026
ENM Popular Now?

It's extremely popular now. Yes it existed in the past, but it's become borderline mainstream now. Personally I hate it. I'm built for monogamy. Also I feel a lot of people are using it and skirting…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/20/2026
ENM Popular Now?

Honestly it seems “popular” in that it gets a lot of mainstream media coverage so it seems like people talk about and do it, maybe more than they really do but still. Like why do I know this about Lin…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/20/2026
How do people become emotionally immature?

So many reasons. Where to start.  First, a lot of these conditions weren't well understood or weren't in the mainstream awareness until extremely recently (last 10-15 years). By which point my paren…

r/EmotionalNeglectcomment3/20/2026
unpopular opinion: therapy isn't worth $200/session

I think the mainstream popularity of therapy has has led to some serious misinterpretations around what therapy is and what to expect. 1) Therapy is not a “cure,” it’s a tool. It will teach you stra…

r/therapycomment3/20/2026
(tw: trafficking) I can't interact in queer (or even fandom) spaces because of all the sex

Mainstream polyamory is usually represented to be about sex, and I think if a polycule was “scouting” at all I’d assume it was sexual. I feel if it were asexual that’s something that would be happenin…

r/CPTSDcomment3/22/2026
NHI that Stop Time and Timelessness of the Oversoul; More Research that Supports how Aliens Obscure Human Memories.

Jeff, late reply on this and I know we had that great chat the other day but I want to type something here too in support of your great content. I think you are touching on some brilliant stuff. Tryi…

r/experiencerscomment3/22/2026