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Have you been in interracial relationship?

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There are pros and cons of interracial relationships.
Pros:-1)Hybrid vigor. The child inherits the best of both parents genetics
2)Child grows up in a unique environment whereby he can learn two or more languages
growing up. I.e if the parents are German-Japanese or any other possible combinations
3)Able to explore each other's unique cultural perspective. Couples must respect their
spouse's point of view. Inability to do this will eventually lead to major heartbreak
Cons:-1)Resistance from parents. This is completely natural human reaction to preserve one's
culture and tradition. So the parents cannot be shamed for this.I.e if an Indian boy
marry a White girl, the boy's side might be skeptical of the girls' ability to grasp
and appreciate Indian culture
2) Inability for one of the couple to tolerate other's culture. Again this is not
inherently bad. A conservative Chinese girl might be uneasy to follow her White
husbands' carefree and relaxed lifestyle.
In conclusion, for an interracial relationship to become successful, there must be lots of heart to heart talk, tolerance and empathy. If you blindly follow your lust, that is a recipe for epic disaster.
dannys925 · 26-30, M
I wish the ideal were prevalent or maybe existed at all. I can see people with different hair colors and textures without thinking about race. It would be nice if that was how it is with skin color. You can idealize all you want, but color blind is in reality a luxury reserved for those who are physically blind. Its the way it is and as for today, you can't change it.
NotHereForYou · 31-35, F
Yes I'm married to a white guy and I am a black woman.
LucyFuhr · 56-60, F
I've been in several. I was also raised by a Jamaican woman so my extended family is interracial as well.

There's as much intolerance now as there was back in my late teens and 20s. The hate isn't as open as it used to be but you can still see the disapproval in a lot of people's eyes.
Meisje · 31-35, F
This is an interesting topic. I'm bi-racial and my boyfriend is white (German). I spent the majority of my childhood in the US, and he is European and grew up in Germany; so we have the race and cultural differences. It's fascinating to see the reception of it in Europe vs. US. When we come visit my family in the US, people give looks and he notices that and finds it very strange. Whereas in Europe, nothing of the sort happens. In East Europe it is a bit different, I lived in Romania for a while and when I showed my friends my boyfriend, they were quite surprised he was white. They were nice about it and we've never really had strange looks there either. Overall our relationship is awesome so people can look lol.
NotHereForYou · 31-35, F
We ignore them. Plus people have never really said anything.They just give weird looks sometimes. Our family and friends are all supportive so everyone else doesn't matter.
Meisje · 31-35, F
@danny834 I am Native American too! I get stares walking by myself too so I know what you mean lol
icyreb · M
coolman.. you said it all. doesn't matter what color a person is... for those that see color, as is most of the commenters here, even though they say they oppose racism,they show themselves to have racial overtones...even the writer of the question, is silly in his assumptions regarding the topic..
SW-User
Not sure what part of the states you live Meisje but there bi racial couples all over the place. My next door neighbor is Indian and his wife is Irish with red hair and green eyes. No one pays them any mind except me who thinks the wife is hot.
dannys925 · 26-30, M
I'm part native American and look it. My girl's looks don't show her Indian heritage. We get stares, occasional cracks, and looks of obvious revulsion. But I get that when I'm walking by myself!
NormanHarvey · 31-35, M
@skymike prove me I'm pushing racial overtones. Otherwise your vapid comments are irrelevant
coolman86 · 36-40, M
you can fall in love with anyone companionship really doesent matter what color they are
Broache73 · 46-50, F
I'm open to White men or whomever a dating situation, I can't speak to what others shouldn't do because it's not my place to do so. I myself would want to know their intentions or intentions towards me and what they're looking for. I would hope they'd be honest about that...If that meant that they wanted to have a physical relationship, I would be open to that also as long as there's was comfort and gentleness
Meisje · 31-35, F
@CandyCane I lived in the Mid-West. Evidently some places have more interracial couples than others. I never noticed the looks until my boyfriend mentioned it. When you are experience it a few times, you disregard it; however, for him it was something new so he noticed. As for your neighbours, it's great that they don't get looks! However, I am sure it may have happened to them at some point.
coolman86 · 36-40, M
sweetdreamsrubi end it cant go against the mom
coolman86 · 36-40, M
sdr her age don't mean $hit that's her baby
Meisje · 31-35, F
@CandyCane I understand what you are saying! Yes I get those looks too, and normally they are followed with comments lol. I guess you never really know why someone is staring at you so it's never good to assume! But sometimes, one can just read the looks. Thank you for bring up that point!
NormanHarvey · 31-35, M
@Nice to hear that....Godspeed
GlassDog · 46-50, M
Yes, I have, and definitely would again. Although I never really considered it as much of a big deal. People are just people. And I guess culture is more of a barrier than genetics.
dannys925 · 26-30, M
Yes, first my self. I'm the product of a biracial marriage. and Yes, my girl friend is biracial and we are expecting a (quadri)-racial kid.
SW-User
She is hot so there are always looks but I am saying if someone looked it may be at you and not him? I know those looks I get them all the time.
SweetDreamsRubi · 31-35, F
what? Just because of his mom... Shes old, I expected someone wouldn't like it
NormanHarvey · 31-35, M
@coolman and you're white? Which race you like the most in terms of companionship?
NormanHarvey · 31-35, M
@NotHereForYou that's nice. How do you cope with the inevitable haters?
SweetDreamsRubi · 31-35, F
lol well we're past the dating stage anyway its too late
SweetDreamsRubi · 31-35, F
I'm in an interracial relationship, only his mom doesn't like it 😕
NormanHarvey · 31-35, M
@danny is there by chance any Indian genes in your child?
coolman86 · 36-40, M
ive been with other races I don't discriminate
dannys925 · 26-30, M
We are each 1/4 American Indian
icyreb · M

 
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