Hey, Johnny!
First of all ... WELCOME to JUB!
I'm hoping you'll be as Happy that you found "Us" as we are that You did!
Second ... YOU are Exceedingly Adorable! And, I don't say that lightly!
Third ... My partner (Kevin) and I have been together for 31yr. He's 7yr younger than me. He's also 4 of 8 from an Irish Catholic family. One of his younger sisters (Kristie), 7 of 8, is married to a first generation Japanese-American (Kenta). Kenta, and his parents (Toshi and Yoko), are some of the neatest, coolest, most fascinating, and amazing, people I've Ever met!
Kevin's Dad (Ralph) was a fighter pilot, in the Pacific theater, during WWII. Toshi was much younger, but still on the wrong side. At Kristie and Kenta's wedding, it was Awesome to see Ralph and Toshi chatting away like two Good Ol' Friends!
Kenta has remarked how surprised he's been at being accepted, and absorbed, into The Family so readily because he's Japanese. And, he's saying this to Me, Kev's GAY Partner!
Relating to my second point, Kristie and Kenta are the parents of two of our youngest nephews. Since I'm fortunate to be their "Uncle Chaz", of Course I'm going to say they're Adorable (which they are)! Don't tell anyone I said this, but YOU are even Cuter, more Handsome, than they are!
Forth ... With your current hair cut, You definitely have a "Vulcan" look going on, which suits your other features Very well! I also happen to be a HUGE Star Trek fan!
Fifth ... Though I've never been there, I understand Utah to be a very Conservative/Mormon state. Though this might be completely "off base", it's still possible that a small part of the general reception that you perceive is an undercurrent from WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, etc., even from those of your generation, possibly "handed down" from their parents' experiences. Of course, none of that has anything to do with You, but ... still ...
I'm hoping that's not the case, but it's something to think about ... maybe.
May I ask what your Specific ethnicity is other than simply "Asian"?
Sixth ... If I were Your age, which I once was, Long ago, and I happened to meet You, given your "exotic" Good looks, and judging your personality from what you've told "Us", You would definitely have a difficult time getting me to stop chasing You!
I'm hoping that doesn't sound Too creepy!
Finally ... YOU are one "Hawt", Sexy, Very Desirable Dude! And, I'm wishing You ALL the Very Best!
Always remember ... No Matter What ... and I'm quite Serious about this ... BE Your OWN Guy! ... and ...
Keep Smilin'!!

Chaz
