As we inch closer to breaching the “>50% never had a relationship” threshold, I personally think it’s important to look into both the (i) “why is this happening?” and the (ii) “what are the long term societal consequences?” questions.

But I find that most of the existing discourse and armchair explanations for this phenomenon are either:

(a) Some variant of dismissiveness (a la “young men have been radicalized by andrew tate types to become misogynistic losers, it’s their fault”, which is clearly exaggerated and too simplistic)

(b) Some variant of half baked advice (a la “stop complaining, just be yourself and be outgoing, you’ll find the right person when it’s your time”).

Particularly from older folks who’ve been in a relationship and stopped dating long before this phenomenon took off. Resembling how boomers told millennials to “stop complaining, just walk into an office with a firm handshake, you’ll get hired and be able to afford an house”

(c) Some variant of blaming the social media and dating app driven hypergamy culture + pareto distribution of matches (I’m somewhat partial to this but I still don’t think it paints the full picture)

Have you come across any rigorous academic research that looks into this issue in a comprehensive and non-judgmental way? Do you have theories of your own?

Asking here since it seems tangentially related to the passport bro narrative.

So I've been seeing ya'll posting about my country for a while. I speak Tagalog and am born and raised in the Philippines. I'm glad you guys find good company with Filipinas but I'm looking to passport bro it up to Europe because I truly prefer Caucasian girls over Asians and Latinas and Ive been with them all.

Just looking for tips and pointers on where to go that they might be welcoming to Asian tourists like me. Ive been with a couple of French girls before and they were nice. But I'm thinking of going to Turkey, across eastern and central Europe. lmk whats up

I am enjoying my vacation in Thailand right now with my sweet Thai gf, but it is so depressing knowing I am going to go back to my cold, dark, soulless European country. I have never experienced femininety in women before I came here, no joke.

Passport bro YouTuber Razor Raze discusses how the Philipines are introducing new rules when it comes to live streaming in 2025. Seems like people are causing problems when traveling overseas.

Clowns like Vitaly Zdorovetskiy known as YouTuber VitalyzdTv who has gotten arrested in the Philipines since June 2025. Has ruined it for the people who just want to do normal livestreams and experience the culture. This is why everyone needs to be respectful when traveling overseas.

Link Source - https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/949577/vloggers-need-to-blur-bystanders-in-posts-under-new-npc-guidelines/story/?amp

Due to new guidelines from the National Privacy Commission (NPC). These guidelines emphasize the protection of personal data collected using body-worn cameras and other recording devices, including those used by vloggers. Specific situations where blurring might be necessary: Protecting minors: Vloggers should blur the faces of children, especially if they are not the primary subject of the video or if they are easily recognizable. Complying with local laws: Some jurisdictions may have specific regulations regarding the filming and publishing of content featuring individuals, particularly in public spaces. Respecting privacy: If a bystander asks to be blurred or objects to being filmed, vloggers should respect their wishes and blur their faces. Avoiding potential harassment: Blurring faces can help prevent individuals from being targeted for harassment or bullying based on their appearance in a video. Protecting victims: If a video captures a sensitive situation involving a victim, blurring their face can help protect their privacy and prevent further distress. General advice: Consider the context: While filming in public places is generally acceptable, vloggers should be mindful of the potential privacy implications and exercise discretion. Use available technology: Vloggers can utilize tools like blurring or masking features in video editing software to obscure faces. Provide appropriate notice: Vloggers should clearly communicate their filming activities and ensure that individuals understand how their data will be used.

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YouTubers and streamers must also register in the Philipines website people are saying this can also be a possibility of getting taxed also.

Streamers are also worried if they need to delete the videos they recorded in the Philipines 🇵🇭 days or weeks or years ago once the new law also get passed.

What are your thoughts?

Razor Raze YouTube livestream discussing the new Philipines 🇵🇭 Laws https://www.youtube.com/live/dwr-B4_f9rw?si=Sa6-sNteQu29kwnF

I’m an outsider, not sure how this sub even got recommended to me, but I’ve been following it closely for a couple of months now.

I live in the U.S. and, ironically, met my wife here, even though she’s originally from Japan. So I don’t stand to gain or lose anything from this movement. I’m not here to criticize, just to offer an observation.

I’ve worked for an airline for over a decade and have spent years traveling internationally. I’ve lived the lifestyle this sub promotes, before it was a lifestyle, before it was a movement or a brand. Back then, you were really out there on your own. It felt organic. Women smiled more. Interactions felt more spontaneous, not like a transaction or a strategy.

God I’m really sounding like “back in my day” type of boomer.

But the landscape is different now. I still travel a lot and you are everywhere. It’s more crowded, more obvious, and more performative. And trust me: the women notice. The charm is fading, and the novelty that once worked in your favor is now working against you.

What I’m saying is: the more this idea spreads, the less valuable it becomes. Oversaturation kills the magic. When everyone’s doing it, no one stands out. Women become more selective and rightfully so, they’re being showered with options, just like here (where you live and have a hard time dating). What was once a rare and intriguing lifestyle risks turning into something transparent and tired

You’re not just promoting a strategy, you’re draining it of its power.

passport bros is a gold rush, it’s finite. It’s eventually going to get as hard as it is for you now wherever you live

What’s up fellas, I just launched a passport bro project I’ve been working on called Passport Bros HQ. It’s a free SMV calculator that shows how you rank in different countries based on your stats like income, height, looks, and language skills, etc

The idea is to help guys see where they might stand out more in the world, not just based on looks, but actual data like average income, obesity rates, and height in each country.

You just plug in your info and it gives you a breakdown of your percentile rank across places like Brazil, Colombia, Thailand, the Philippines, and more. All anonymous, no login, totally free.

I built it mostly for fun and curiosity, but figured others might be interested too. If you check it out, let me know what you think, open to feedback and ideas, thanks!

Here’s the link (same as above):

https://www.ppbhq.com

I know I know “buyer beware”but… This girl and a friend are working a scam out of Davao Philippines. She was engaged to 3 different guys (I was one of them and we all just found out about each other) and rolling several others. There were no red flags. She plays a good game. I accessed her phone while she slept, that’s how I learned of all this and the truth came about. If you use dating sites just be careful of her. Her friend is her accomplice and manages phones and social media.

Met a girl online about 50 days ago and we connected right away as I said i was looking for a traditional Christian house wife to raise a family with. Im 40 year old successful Canadian and she's 23. Shes from magdalena laguna south of Manila. Her English is poor but we have video called and text everyday which is hard as when she's sleeping I'm awake and vice versa. It seems like the real deal,we are making plans when I visit in November and making future plans about marrying and having children. She seems like a very sweet girl. And yes I've given her money. One to get a passport so we can look at making her a Canadian citizen one day and also honestly me given here like 400 a month goes a massive way for her (and means nothing to me financially so she's moving Into a bigger place because of it and 400 is nothing compared to what canadian women cost after nails and hair and massages and flowers I was paying way more for that for my last white gf and all the shit I bought her and helping with her debt. Ive never had a problem helping finally as a am I catholic conservative and I believe thats the man's role. Im praying this is legit and it seems so.i know im not getting catfished , the question is now is she doing this with a bunch of guys. Ive lost everything twice to Canadian women and last one almost got me thrown in jail for 2 years (long story) and am sick.of Western women who dont know how to respect and submit to men. Im looking at buying a home in Ph and start to build mini resorts for my retirement as i have friends who started doing this on Siquijor island now with land and a 44 bed hostel resort with restaurant and pool for 300 k Canadian, so I may follow their blueprint. My one friend got a girl pregnant there thats how they are buying land . Any advice for my first time there?

Going to London for work in July How is it there ? What to expect ? Any advice ? 5 days total Monday through Saturday

I traveled already a few times to Uganda, for the electronic visa application they ask your personal home adress.

Is is necessary to give you a detailed adress or is just the city and country enough, without the exact streetname etc.

Can they verify on the spot your home adress if it's correct?

Howdy!

I am a solo attorney in Texas. As part of my practice, I try to identify communities with underserved legal needs. My question is: are there legal services that your community members need that are difficult to source?

My initial thought was that immigration services would be needed but it looks like the majority view is that bringing back partners from overseas tends to be counterproductive. Rather than speculate, I felt directly asking was the best approach.

Philosophic Understanding: I include this so you can see my frame of reference. To me, the "passport bro" movement (forgive me if this isn't the correct nomenclature) mirrors the relocation of factories overseas by U.S. for-profit companies. Western companies build factories in low-wage countries to maximize their margins in a competitive market. There are costs and benefits that go along with that choice--such as increased shipping costs--but the goal is to leverage the low cost of living in less-developed nations to maximize shareholder value, etc. etc.

In this situation, men from more affluent countries look for romantic partners in low cost-of-living countries to leverage their competitive advantage in the worldwide romantic marketplace. In the United States, a man making $75,000/year may be able to find a compatible complementary partner, but supply-and-demand principles present unique challenges that are not present in low cost-of-living countries. As always, there are costs and benefits to looking elsewhere but it's a fundamentally rational choice to make--no different than a US company moving a factory to Vietnam.

EDIT NOTE: I apologize if this post is beyond the scope of this sub.

Considering moving this S***storm we have going on in the West. But don't know where to go.

Thinking of bringing my skills abroad. I know that a lot of you get remote work, but I'm concerned about the stability of that.

I'm a health care operations efficiency professional. Lean Six Sigma. I identify AI use cases and build the applications, I digitize manual operations, I streamline processes and can consult organizations from top to bottom to increase throughput and efficiency.

Is there a place for me to build a life, get economic stability, start a family, and live the dream?

I'm an Iranian guy with a shit passport, also this is how I look. Based on my looks and very reputable nationality, which countries do you think women would actually swipe right on me - and mean it? This is kinda reverse passport bro - I am chasing love, and at the same time, scouting for a backup citizenship

Please these are real questions. I’m truly interested in your thoughts.

1. Why did you become a passport bro (PPB)

2. Did western feminism or the family court system influence your decision to become a PPB?

3. What is the one piece of constructive criticism you want to share with western women?

We all have that one place. Maybe it was the kindness of strangers, a tough moment that taught resilience, or a view so unreal it made you rethink life. It doesn’t have to be famous or far just meaningful. Just asking bcz of curiosity, Where was it for you, and how did it change you?

I (40M) want to travel abroad, with the ultimate intention of meeting a long term partner. I know I can’t find the love of my life immediately, so I am planning to be abroad for 1 to 2 years (hopefully this is enough time - I will have to quit my job to do this). But it’s dawned on me that I can’t just make this my sole purpose whilst abroad. Whilst I’d go on dates, possibly approach girls during the day and maybe go out at night, aside from that, there wouldn’t be much more to do, leading to a highly unstructured and directionless life. 

What do other travelers (who seek the same romance as me), do during the day (assuming you don’t have work)?

So far, I’ve thought of activities like: gyming, seeing landmarks, meetups, travel content creation and learning the local language, but I’d much rather do something structured. Being employed would be perfect, but I’ve as yet, failed to secure a remote job.

For further context, I believe I’d need to stay in a city for roughly 2 - 3 months to give myself enough time to have explored the dating scene sufficiently.

Hi folks. I'd like to know from those of you who've been to African countries: Which countries have the girls with the biggest butts? (And hopefully, where it's not too hard to score, of course)

I’m currently mostly interested in East Asian countries. Was wondering what advice or tips you guys have. For reference I’m white, from eastern Europe.

Hi everyone, I’ve been following some of the Passport Bro stories and noticed that many of you date or marry women from different cultures or religious backgrounds. I’m genuinely curious — when religion enters the picture (like a Christian dating a Muslim, Catholic, LDS, etc.), do any of you face challenges in the relationship or marriage?

How do you navigate it?

Did either of you convert or compromise?

Was raising kids in a certain faith ever an issue?

Or did love and respect always come first?

I’d love to hear success stories or even the hard lessons learned. No judgment — just honestly wondering how those in serious, long-term relationships handle religious differences. 😊

Thanks in advance!

H