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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Only he can answer that. 🤷🏻‍♂

Always best to get it from the source anyway.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@DeWayfarer I agree! I’m just a bit hesitant to ask it because I’m not sure how to phrase it exactly you know?

Sashawow · 18-21, F
Interracial stuff is hot tho v:
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Sashawow lol oh yeah?
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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.
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BohoBabe · M
Maybe he thinks it makes him look more high class, having a white girlfriend.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Midlifemale you’re not wrong. I think it’s heightened because they have different demeanors and personalities too. Frankly, the slang adds to that as well.
Midlifemale · 61-69, M
@Maddy08 yes Maddy.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Midlifemale to be blunt, I know he thinks my dad has preconceived notions as well, but he confirms some of those stereotypes sometimes with his behavior
GoFish ·
is he dating you just because you are white? he seems overly obsessed with race 😒
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@GoFish true. I think I know the motivation, but maybe it’s just my own personal confusion with the enjoyment of it. Thanks for your thoughts!
GoFish ·
@Maddy08 ok best wishes to you whatever ☺
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
@Maddy08 @GoFish it’s because it’s a fetish for him. It’s not that uncommon
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.
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.
@Maddy08 What you describe may be an obstacle. (I have had a couple of interracial marriages in my family but the subject of "race" was never a factor or discussion point in either case.)
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@LamontCranston oh really? Thanks for being so open about it. I think it may be a more black/white thing with this exact situation to be honest, at least what I’ve heard
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.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Ynotisay thank you for sharing that, means a lot. Is your partner black as well or where is she from? I agree with what you said. And I think it’s also tricky with my case because he kind of likes to tease about why it’s a good thing. If that makes sense?
Kindandcurious · 41-45, FNew
I personally think that’s become normalized in a lot of relationships like yours, especially when it’s a black man with a white woman. I would bet he likes the contrast of it because it feels exotic, at least a bit. Has that ever come up?
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Kindandcurious he has just said it’s his preference and something he happens to like more. He has said a couple other things, but it’s been more subtle.
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Kindandcurious · 41-45, FNew
@Midlifemale I think that’s true. I wonder how it will be for her and him.


Interesting... But not healthy at all... This will keep growing more...
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
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Royricky09 I get that. Part of me doesn’t either
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.
Convivial · 26-30, F
Fur a white person, race doesn't affect them.... For a black person I imagine it's totally different
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@AthrillatheHunt do you think it’s contextual then with my boyfriend?
AthrillatheHunt · 56-60, M
@Maddy08 I can’t speak on anyone’s behalf other than mine .
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@AthrillatheHunt totally fair! I appreciate your comment!
Youwereexpectingajoke · 31-35, M
Idk. I suppose that features more prominently in some people's minds than others.
Youwereexpectingajoke · 31-35, M
@GoFish
I do mention being Irish a lot more than most people talk about their country or background 😂
GoFish ·
@Youwereexpectingajoke i'm just teasing but i for like them lol my bff is half italian half irish
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Youwereexpectingajoke I agree! I was just wondering why it comes up at certain times and in certain contexts.
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 we do live together
Midlifemale · 61-69, M
@Maddy08 oooooooh !
Hmmmmm. Are you truly in-love with him, or can a big decision be made and move back home ?
Butvwait for one of his race comments and just look at him and tell him..you had enough of that
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Midlifemale I do love him, but I have had my doubts for sure. And yes I could if I needed to. I think it’s the risqué comments that I don’t know how to feel you know? Like more blunt
RedBaron · M
Why don’t you ask him to discuss it? None of us are involved in your relationship.
ninalanyon · 70-79, T
@RedBaron It won't resolve it but using strangers as a sounding board can often help crystallize ones own ideas, especially if they offer contrasting viewpoints to ones own.
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
@ninalanyon I agree, but it sounds like she doesn’t fully understand the fetish element for him.
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@ninalanyon thank you!
AthrillatheHunt · 56-60, M
In my entire upbringing the word “black people” was never said at the dinner table.
In many black households “white people “ is discussed daily .
Northwest · M
@AthrillatheHunt
In many black households “white people “ is discussed daily .

Your family socialized with the "many" black households in your old neighborhood? Over dinner? and chatted about the "white people?"
AthrillatheHunt · 56-60, M
@Northwest no man. My black friends would tell me that they would discuss white people a lot at family meals and it always struck me as odd bc my family never did . None of my white friends families ever did. I guess it’s a form of what would now be called privilege
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@AthrillatheHunt I totally agree. That’s what I’ve heard from my boyfriend and other black peopel too. I never discussed it growing up though.
Younameit · F
If you’re in America that’s the norm unfortunately, America has an obsession with the concept of “ race ” .
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Younameit I agree, I just wonder why he leans into it at random times
WolfGirlwh0r3 · 36-40, T
Maddy you need to understand that for a poc the level of melanin in their skin is a factor for everything that goes on in their day, is that cop looking at you twice, did ruth from HR put a flag on your account for something a white employee would have been allowed to slide? When a POC says Racism ia system it is, and the fact you cant see from his perspective is troubling
WolfGirlwh0r3 · 36-40, T
@Maddy08 Ooooooooooh, hes playing thE black daddy card then making the jokes about whites cause he knows you dont care as a way to reinforce his self esteem not putting you dont just making the playful social jokes cause youre his and hes reminding himself your his
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@WolfGirlwh0r3 can you explain what you mean? Haha the black daddy card? Like reinforce it how so and all that?
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
@WolfGirlwh0r3 😂😂😂
Rabbit420 · M
Sounds like your boyfriend is a racist, albeit consciously or subconsciously, but still a racist!!
Rabbit420 · M
@Maddy08 Most jokes have at least a few roots in reality. As I said, it could be subconsciously, but it's still there
Maddy08 · 26-30, FNew
@Rabbit420 I totally get that. I’m wondering if it’s normal for him to enjoy the taboo/kink element of it or if there’s a reason he’s fascinated with it I guess. If that make sense.
RedBaron · M
@Maddy08 Questions are always asked out of curiosity, so saying “just out of curiosity” is meaningless.
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
Theyitis · 36-40, M
No idea why he does that. Happy for you though.
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
@Theyitis I think it is more common nowadays. I think it’s more of a fetish for the guy
Theyitis · 36-40, M
@Emilygrace1 Of course interracial relationships are more common now than they were like 50 or 60 years ago, but they’re still not really common. Most white people still like to hang out with other white people, and most black people prefer to hang out with other black folks.
Emilygrace1 · 26-30, FNew
@Theyitis oh of course absolutely. But I mean it’s much more common for white women and black men to be together than other pairings, especially if it’s a thicker white woman
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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