The Passport Bro phenomenon has become a wildly popular trend amongst Western men who travel abroad seeking hookups, relationships, and marriage with foreign women. However, for Passport Bros, the trend does not come without heavy criticism, especially coming from modern women from their home countries.
Understanding the complexities of social behaviors and preferences can be intriguing, especially when discussing topics such as the Passport Bros phenomenon. In case you didn’t know, the term “Passport Bros” refers to men who choose to date women outside their home countries, often in pursuit of what they perceive as more fulfilling relationships than what they find domestically. In fact, I wrote an article highlighting the key traits that define exactly what a Passport Bro is.
Is it jealousy? Is it hypocrisy? Or is there a strong basis for those women’s arguments for having disdain for the Passport Bros? That’s what this article will aim to explore. Here are seven reasons why women hate the Passport Bros.
#7 – Passport Bros Blame Local Women
Some may argue that Passport Bros externalize their relational failures, blaming local women rather than introspecting on personal areas for growth. This lack of self-improvement and accountability can be frustrating for modern women to observe. This in turn, combined with the possibility of affecting global perceptions of Americans, the women may fear that the reputation of Americans is being tarnished by the Passport Bros.
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#6 – Implication of American Women’s “Inadequacy”
The underlying premise of seeking relationships abroad because local women are somehow lacking is offensive to many. It implies a failure on the part of American women to meet certain standards, which can be inherently disrespectful. However, in my experience, dating in America was quite difficult and I found that many women had bizarrely high standards for what they wanted in a boyfriend. Then, when I started dating overseas I finally felt like a catch again. And I found foreign women to be more polite, attentive, and kind than the women from my home country.
#5 – Accusations of Misogyny and “Toxic Masculinity“
The mainstream media often portrays the Passport Bros as being misogynists and sex tourists, veering into “toxic masculinity”. Unfortunately, this portrayal is often correct as I learned with my brief period of time in the Passport Bro social media communities. However, it is quite unfair to paint all Passport Bros with this picture, as many approach international dating with sincerity and genuine intentions. Many Passport Bros have fired back, expressing disappointment in modern women’s attitudes of “I don’t need a man” or “men are the problem.”
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#4 – Unaware That Women Seek Foreign Men Too
Although many American women despise the Passport Bros, there are also American women who venture overseas to find relationships, and sometimes even for their own pleasure-seeking adventures. This phenomenon is known as “Passport Sistas,” which like the Passport Bros, can be for genuine long-term relationships or female sex tourism. Popular travel destinations include the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. Moreover, romance novels frequently feature plots where a foreign man sweeps a woman off her feet, and they live happily ever after.
#3 – Objectification of Foreign Women
A significant concern of modern women is how the Passport Bros objectify and “exoticize” foreign women. Passport Bros are often accused of treating these women not as equals but as novelties or trophies, and exploiting them, which reflects broader issue of misogyny. However, as a seasoned traveler and someone who has dated women from a variety of different countries, my experience has always been mutual. On many occasions, women have made the first move on me, approaching me and starting conversations. And I use Bumble, which requires women to send the first message.
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#2 – Fear That The Good Men Are Leaving
Some women deny that they are jealous that men from their own countries are seeking relationships with foreign women overseas, saying things such as “you can have them”. However, many of the men leaving as Passport Bros are highly successful. Many of the Passport Bros that I have met have college educations and have careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics). Therefore they are capable of working remotely as Digital Nomads or starting their own companies overseas. Lastly, traveling can be expensive, so one could assume that many Passport Bros are financially stable enough to sustain long-term travel.
Also see: How To Become A Passport Bro In 5 Easy Steps
#1 – Perceived Betrayal and Rejection of Local Women
Lastly, many modern American women view the actions of Passport Bros as an act of betrayal, suggesting a lack of loyalty or commitment to women from their own country. This can be seen as rejecting their local dating pool in favor of women from other cultures. I can only speak for myself, but dating women from other cultures has been an enriching and rewarding experience, but I understand why some American women would feel inadequate because of it. Perhaps it would be best if everyone would choose their own path that works best for them.