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Have you discussed race in your relationship?

In all my relationships there has been a discussion with me about race. Me being black. Means it's scary to bring me home.
Even in a black community it was about my hair.
Long good
Skin tone: maybe too dark.
If you're dark are you smart or rich?
Will I fit into the culture. Being Caribbean the African guys I was seeing decided they couldn't marry me.
And the Caribbean born men deemed me too English to really understand Caribbean culture.
My Turkish partner wanted us to be together but his mum asked if I'd convert to Islam and I said no but if we had kids they would learn of both sides and get to chose. Big fat no no!

My Asian ex kept pushing me to get a better job, when we spoke he started suggesting my job would mean he would no longer need to work and he could stay at home. But that would be the compromise because his family would disown him if we wed!
Ugh!

My Irish boyfriend well his parents were old and he just said that they would find it very uncomfortable.

All very off putting conversations which made me realise that I had a lot to lose by taking that leap of faith in someone considering these things in the first place.

Ever had to deal with this nonsense?
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SoLeRiMix31-35, M
I am sorry! You met lots of nuisances! You still address them your ex-boyfriends but basis what you mentioned they don't deserve this title at all. Didn't they think over it before getting into relationship with you. Shame on them!

Hope you find the man of your choice soon! The one who likes you and accepts you the way you are. Good Luck!馃憤
Mellowgirl31-35, F
@SoLeRiMix I realise that I just don't get people.
I find I'm very mistrustful of others. These situations have only enhanced that.
I'm not entirely sure what to believe anymore.

A few weeks ago my manager told me I had to do a particular shift because. They're thinking of letting staff go. I didn't have shifts a whole week but now I'm back again. She's inappropriately been talking my business in front of other staff which makes them jealous of me.
Since a member of staff has resigned she's been complimenting me highlighting the clothes I wear.
I've seen the faces of the staff...

I feel awkward and it's left me questioning quite. A lot.

Being complimented like this isn't normal anymore along side being put under pressure I can only assume because people see my potential but being pushed feels like bullying and in all honesty I find it rather scary.

Having my race factored in has only made me retreat. I don't date and I don't even go out anymore.

I've been caught up in quite a few situations over the years where my best interests were not at heart.

Including my Asian ex saying he preferred me drunk as I'm more agreeable.
QueenandCrown41-45, F
@Mellowgirl If someone compliments you say thank you and keep it moving. Don't stifle yourself because of other people's insecurities.