How do you feel (at a gut level) when you see someone in a romantic relationship with someone outside of their own race? Not just black and white, but all inter racial couples. Does the age of the couple matter?
2006-10-09 15:38:24 · 43 answers · asked by D F 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
The reason I asked is because on the Tyra Banks show she had this topic. She had 5 couples of various mixed races in the age range of 20 something and asked the same question. I was shocked to hear so many people (in that age range) share such hurtful and bigoted opinions. One fella was a clean cut, educated black man with a nice looking white girl... and a white man in the audience said he automatically assumed he was a pimp using his girlfriend. He didn't look anything like a pimp.
I too am in an interracial relationship and I have never had a problem. It's very common in my area too. I was just curious if I was just NOT seeing it (in denial). But with all the rather cool responses here.. I'm not sure where Tyra got her audience.
2006-10-11 06:36:17 · update #1
I remember when I was a kid I would see interacial couples together I would just stare, because I was always taught that it was wrong and a sin in God's eyes. But know after getting older I realized it is not the color of skin that matters, but how that person treats you. And if you truly love each other it shouldn't matter if one of you is burnt orange and the other is lime green, if your happy, your happy. True love is blind so the color of your skin should not matter at all.
2006-10-09 15:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by smitty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be honest I was raised with ignorant bigoted racist views (at least on one side). It took me a few years to come around. Now that I am 45 yrs old, I have seen and heard enough in life to have a different opinion. It started when my son was around 16 yrs old, and he asked "Mom, what would you think if I decided to marry a black girl?" My knee jerk reaction was "No way!" Then, knowing I am a Christian, he began to nudge me into examining my own reaction. I realized that that was wrong! Now I say, "I don't care if you marry a green girl, as long as she is a good christian person". I delight in being able to teach my two younger kids not to be ignorant. My daughter has friends from what ever race, and it has NOT been an issue at all. I teach my kids to LOVE. We must teach this next generation, the right things. Who cares what the age diff is? If they are happy.... go for it. My sister is 55 and has been married to a man 11 years younger for 17 years or so. They are happy. Live and let live.
2006-10-09 15:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Suzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anything about it simply because I don't see race or color. I see a couple, two people that love each other. As far as the age goes, when I see older couples made up of different races, all I can say is "awwwww" For recent generations inter-racial dating/marriage may sometimes be frowned upon but for the most part it's just accepted. For someone of the older generation they must really feel strongly for their partner. They are going totally against the beliefs they were raised with in their youth. They have stepped out of their box that society placed them in as young people and followed their hearts instead.
2006-10-09 15:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by cookiefactory4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a guy but I still want to put my 2 cents in. I do not see anything wrong with it but everyone answering this question has either been in an interacial relationship or have been around people in one. Just because we don't see anything wrong with it we can not be naive to those who are. People will say and make smart comments about who you are seeing like (I know that Black girl is not dating (Asian guy)Jet Li. Baby you know what a Black man can do for you.) It is comments like these that can sometimes hinder inter racial relationships and make you self conscious. But you should continue to believe in yourself and your significant other. Anything worth having is worth fighting for. Keep your head up. It takes hardwork to be in an interacial relationship. About age its nothing but a number not unless you are under the legal age in your state or country.
2006-10-09 16:08:47 · answer #4 · answered by ibcookn04 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interracial relationships are good things, though there's still enough prejudice against it to make it difficult. Age matters as much as the couple lets it matter, because it's only ever going to affect them. Interracial marriages also tend to produce really good looking children. I honestly don't see why anyone has any problems with them.
2006-10-09 15:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by purrr:) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age doesn't make a difference to me at all. Normally I don't feel that I am a prejudice person, but I just don't think that mixing races is good. Mainly for the children. Kids are mean.
2006-10-09 15:41:58 · answer #6 · answered by fiestyredhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I happen to be a part of an interracial couple & for the most part, comfortably dated outside my race. It's all about being connected to someone's heart, mind & soul. Color is the least of your concerns if you're truly in love.
2006-10-09 15:43:08 · answer #7 · answered by MzAnne_72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me to see an interracial couple and no, I don't think the age of the couple matters. If you find someone outside of your racial group that you're attracted to.. go for it
2006-10-09 15:42:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't feel anything when I see mixed couples. They are just two human beings in a relationship. Now if it was a human and an alien from outer space, then I would have to say something.
2006-10-09 15:41:56 · answer #9 · answered by danikatspecial 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's really cute. I like seeing others dating outside of their ethnic background. Very interesting. It slowly dissolves the whole "racism" thing. Well, atleast in my mind I believe so. No, the age of the couple doesn't matter.
2006-10-09 15:45:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋