<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[KRUSH - The dating app for Asian communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[KRUSH fosters a vibrant community that connects Asians and their culture, offering an enjoyable and authentic social experience.]]></description><link>https://www.krushdating.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:22:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.curelation.co/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dating in Tokyo as a Foreigner: Why Western Swiping Fails in Japan's Relationship Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo is one of the world's most exciting cities — yet many foreigners find its dating scene quietly bewildering. 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Here's what actually works for Asian singles in the city, and why the shift toward event-based matching is changing everything.]]></description><link>https://www.krushdating.co/post/best-dating-apps-for-asians-in-toronto-2026-why-event-based-matching-beats-algorithmic-swiping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35d843a8977cb11dd3cd11</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:01:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59de59_419b728d5a2a47fe8022ee943be249a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Moon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ghosting Paradox: Why Global Asians Match With Intent But Disappear Without Explanation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Asians tend to approach dating with more intention than most. So why does ghosting still run rampant? The answer sits at the intersection of face culture, digital behavior, and the pressure to get relationships right.]]></description><link>https://www.krushdating.co/post/the-ghosting-paradox-why-global-asians-match-with-intent-but-disappear-without-explanation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34872b4ee6c699ede6b400</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:02:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59de59_c2be0a6258b34ae381f04ecf2b9a61bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Moon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Bilingual Dating Profiles Get 40% More Matches: The Language Advantage for Asian Singles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding a second language to your dating profile is not just a flex — it is a signal. For Asian singles navigating global dating, bilingual profiles consistently outperform monolingual ones. 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Here's what that actually looks like.]]></description><link>https://www.krushdating.co/post/gym-culture-to-gallery-openings-how-global-asians-in-nyc-are-meeting-beyond-the-app</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33357738520286278f6078</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59de59_dd92556fd93d4e35aa4978291acf92c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Moon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Dating Apps for Asians in London 2026: Why Event-Based Matching Beats Algorithmic Swiping]]></title><description><![CDATA[London has one of the most vibrant Asian communities in the world — and one of the most frustrating dating landscapes. 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Asian cinema's global recognition is quietly rewriting dating expectations, and the change runs deeper than you think.]]></description><link>https://www.krushdating.co/post/the-parasite-effect-how-asian-cinema-s-global-recognition-is-redefining-dating-expectations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2f4136963b3c1436ea6558</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:03:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59de59_70f8be66906149e39fd7aca0d7dbafa9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephen Moon</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dating in Shanghai 2026: Why Global Asians Are Rejecting the Marriage Market for Meaningful Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shanghai's dating scene in 2026 is caught between two worlds — traditional marriage markets and a generation that has outgrown them. 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