I think the advantage is that you get to learn more about their different views on things like religion, race, or personality, which would make you respect them more.
The disadvantage to me would be where you live at when having that relationship, such as the southern states, where race is still a very big issue and interracial couples can be treated cruely around some people.
2006-09-27 00:43:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
i could not put it better.i live in a very small town south of albany that is so racial backwards...there are actually older people who wont look me in the eyes..whites that think less of me because 99% of my friends are not white...when truth be known thru the yrs my best,most honest and loyal friends have not been white.
i was in the first class to integrate into a formerly all black middle school in 1970.in tallahasse,fla.could not understand why i could not have sleepovers with my black friend.
i abhor prejudices of any kind
close your eyes.every thing is black.we all bleed red.
biracial children used to suffer the most in my opinion...not really accepted by either culture.less so in larger cities..where i live..time warp.
2006-09-27 04:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by tygrgrace05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benefits Of Interracial Dating
2016-11-01 09:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in Atlanta's Zone 3?
I do not think there are any advantages, or disadvantages.
As you described in your disadvantages. The only thing to really worry about. Is an interracial child. How is the child going to be treated? Will things change in time?
I learned ONE thing for sure. Do not set limitations to any race, gender, religion, or anything. There is no telling who you will fall in love with. That is what should matter.
I have had three relationships. Each one of them was COMPLETELY different. It was not the same thing with three different people.
2006-09-27 00:51:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dwayne 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok lets leave the south out of this! I can't really think of any advantages, but I can think of many disavantages. I won't give you my view on this, but I will tell you life will not be good for you. Many people think it is wrong, as in you don't see a blue bird and a red bird flocking together. If you have children, they will be the one's to suffer the consequences of your actions. They are not accepted by either the blacks or the whites, and are constantly reminded of this daily. They live in pure hell!! Right or wrong is not the issue, and we all know in a perfect world we could all live in harmony, but there is always going to be someone to stick the racial thing into the mix, every time. A racial issue is not an issue until someone makes it an issue. Why can't they just let it go?? Why does there have to be Africian Americans or white Americans? Are we not all JUST Americans? I don't know how much you know about the south, but did you know that the south is now full of people from the north and west. I lived in Tampa Florida for over 2 years before I actually met someone who was born and raised there!! There are a few rebel flag carrying rednecks in the south, but they aren't in the numbers people think they are. I could go on and on with a lot about this, but I won't. You speak of the south where interracial couples can be treated cruely. How long do you think a white redneck would last if he went into Compton in L.A? You see it's not just the south, its every where. As long as racial issues are dug up by both whites and blacks there will never be acceptance. We have some people on both sides that think there has to be sides. Why? Its not right I know, but its there and its real. Is this the kind of life one wants for their children? No! Who will lay down the hatered first? No one! The first thing out of their mouths is; what's wrong a white girl not good enough for you, or a black girl not good enough for you? You would have to live in a neutral neighborhood, because the black community will not accept a white spouse, and the white community will not accepte a black spouse. Why this must be, I'll never know, and just who keeps doing this to keep this BS alive and kicking? A black and a white can have an argument, and suddenly it turns into a racial thing. Children can't help who they are, or where they come from, but the parents can help what kind of lives their children have to face. Good Luck!
2006-09-27 01:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
you don't have to get into a relationship like that to get to know the things you mentioned about the other person ,it's all around you plain as day.read books on different cultures.i'm not against it at all but if you live in a place where interracial relationships are frowned on why would you want to put her and yourself through the agravation you would go through.move to a place where that isn't so much of a problem.i'm white and there has been a lot of african american women i would have liked to get to know and have a serious relationship with. but it just didn't work out the way i hoped,don't take the chance of getting her or yourself hurt.i'm not saying she's not worth it ,but you don't want live you life having to look over your shoulder every place you go and everything you do.give it some serious thought. good luck and take care. pete
2006-09-27 01:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by THE SHADOW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only disadvantage is the narrowmindedness of other people when they realize you are in an interracial relationship. I've never lived in the South but I can tell you that most people in the North are just as racist. They don't like to admit it, but I see their reactions all the time. To be in an interracial relationship you just need to be emotionally strong enough to ignore their looks and comments.
2006-09-27 00:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by live2ride 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, there are many wonderful advantages of being in a mixed-race relationship. You have lots to talk about and have the benefits of being involved in both cultures etc.
But the opposite is also true. Conflicts can arise, for example if something is forbidden in one culture/religion and not the other, uncompromisable sacrifces can arise which will add strain to the relationship.
If you truly love each other, then the way other people treat you wont affect your relationship. Just stay strong and true to yourselves.
2006-09-27 00:48:46 · answer #7 · answered by Mariam 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well my family and friends are pretty open. My girlfriend is from South Africa. She is black and I am white. For me race has never been a issue. I have tried dating before and it never worked out I think they were more nervouse about it than I was. It is to bad that some people can't see past skin colour. My thing is if she has a good personality, sense of humor, and is cute. Who cares about what race she or he is the thing is we are all human beings
2006-09-27 00:50:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The advantages you describe can be achieved through interracial friendships, not serious romantic relationships. Interracial relationships don't work and should not be pursued because the races do not get along and do not want to get along, as proven historically, and often times the family members of the couple do not approve of the mate. Hispanic families, for example, do not accept a white spouse for their kids and feel that the kid is ruining the family culture, identity, pride, and Spanish language. It's better for people to stick to their own kind (and this means other things like religion, too) and don't even go there. There is too much heartache and confusion. Birds of a feather stick together.
2006-09-27 00:47:32 · answer #9 · answered by nido_tr3s 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I don't see it as an advantage or disadvantage I'm sorry I just see it as a man and a woman together. I was brought up not to see color see the person and that's how I am.
2006-09-27 01:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by robert d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋