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Boyfriend always focused on race

I’m white and my boyfriend is black, been dating for a while and have no major issues. He seems to bring up the racial stuff a lot, and at really random moments. Like we joke about white vs black differences sometimes, but he will make it more profound that it needs to be. For example, he will joke about the “stereotypes” and how it’s a good thing I’m with a black man like him. Stuff like that. Any reason why?
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Sashawow · 18-21, F
Interracial stuff is hot tho v:
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Sashawow lol oh yeah?
Selah ·
Its complicated. Just dont get pregnant.
@Emilygrace1 no comments
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Royricky09 I know they were being serious, or at least assumed.
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
How serious is the relationship? Is marriage a possibility?
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@LamontCranston yes it’s possible. We’ve been dating about a year and a half.
LeGrotesque · 46-50, F
I'm white and my ex is black. He would do the same. Any time we argued, he usually brought race into it in a negative way. I think racial inequalities have been ingrained in the black culture for so long (understandably), it's just a go-to in their minds any time something is going wrong. I'm not black, so I can't say the definite reason why some would bring race into an argument, but that's my speculation.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@LeGrotesque that sucks, I’m really sorry to hear that. If it’s okay to ask, how would he bring it up? Like the topic and manner of it. I’m wondering if it’s similar to my situation
LeGrotesque · 46-50, F
@Maddy08 if he did something disrespectful toward me or hurt me in some way, I'd call him out on it, and instead of keeping the topic on the behavior, he'd inevitably bring race in. He'd try to say that I was wrong and that his behavior is just part of who he is as a black man. Or if he tried to steamroll me in what is supposed to be a joint decision, he'd say stuff like, "Yeah of course you want it all YOUR way- typical white btch", etc. We had some ugly fights but thankfully since we broke up, we get along well.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@LeGrotesque oh wow, yeah that is very ugly. I’m glad you’re in good terms, but I’m sorry you had to deal with that. Thanks again for sharing. I know exactly what you mean though. My boyfriend doesn’t say really messed up things like that, but he will kind of justify the behavior stuff at times and simultaneously also allude to the racial differences in a sort of flexing way. If you get why I’m saying.


Interesting... But not healthy at all... This will keep growing more...
@Maddy08 well.. If you are okay with it then why worry
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Royricky09 I guess because of the connotation and me wondering if it’s unusual for some people to enjoy it or have a reason for it
@Maddy08 I don't think it's funny... That's my opinion
Ynotisay · M
My partner is a minority from another country and while neither of have brought up race between each other, because it's a non-issue, I do know she's sensitive about it around others. She'll say things sometimes about how someone acted in a racist way towards her that I don't see in any way. So I think there's sensitivity to it that might be more imagined than real at times. But I'm sure that's driven by cases of real racism. That can hit deep and color someone's thinking about "all."

I think it can become an issue though if someone is living in a world where "enemies" are always present. And some lean in to blaming those "enemies" for their own stuff. I'm not sure that's a strong character trait. Irrespective if it's around race, gender or any of the other things that people latch on to. It can be tricky. But it think it will need to be something you need get past.
GoFish ·
is he dating you just because you are white? he seems overly obsessed with race 😒
GoFish ·
@Maddy08 i think he's far over it already
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@GoFish any reason why? Just curious. I’m not bothered by it, but more aware now.
GoFish ·
@Maddy08 for obvious reasons 😳
I’d start looking surprised every time he mentions it. Wait… you’re BLACK? Jesus, how long has this been going on?
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@InterdimensionalSideEye haha I probably should say that 😅 we’ve been dating for about a year and a half, but he’s been doing it for a while. It’s kind of at random times or about risqué topics.
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Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@InterdimensionalSideEye haha that’s too funny 😂 I guess I meant like he almost says it as a playful “flex” sometimes. Like joking about the stereotypical stuff in a certain way if that makes any sense.
Midlifemale · 61-69, M
It will only get worse. Not a healthy conversation because it will lead to an argument if you don't agree with him.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Midlifemale no he doesn’t expect me too, he knows it’s more humor and that I’m not the one initiating it. Usually it’s just joking comments, so I’ll sometimes just ignore them or sarcastically laugh. I think he likes the risqué element when I do agree though, if that makes any sense?
Midlifemale · 61-69, M
@Maddy08 think hard before you make a further commitment to him. He could get worse with the race thing if things don't go his way with his job or friends
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Midlifemale I appreciate your honesty. Worse how so? Like when you say jobs or friends
RedBaron · M
Why don’t you ask him to discuss it? None of us are involved in your relationship.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@RedBaron honestly because it’s not something I want to make seem like a problem, because I know he’s mainly joking
RedBaron · M
@Maddy08 Any joke has an element of seriousness. You’re not going to resolve the issue with randos on the internet.
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
There is probably a thrill or fetish for him I’m guessing. What types of stuff does he say? Is it more of a kink?
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
@Maddy08 both. Like for example, does he bring up the whole BBC thing? Sorry to be so blunt lol. Again no need to share if that’s too much.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Emilygrace1 lol yes 😅
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
@Maddy08 ohhhh girl 🤣🤣 you’re in trouble
AlexC · 18-21, M
He‘s subconsciously self-conscious about being black. It makes him insecure. That’s why some people try to overcompensate. It’s to conceal their deep-seated insecurities.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@AlexC thanks for your thoughts! I will do so for sure. The difficult thing is knowing what’s too overtly racial vs jokes
AlexC · 18-21, M
@Maddy08 It’s not necessarily about knowing definitively. It’s about how whatever he says makes you feel. :)
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@AlexC haha I know, but the problem is that I’m never really like “offended” or bothered. It’s just interesting you know? It’s the risqué ways that come up

 
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