I'm curious to know: is it possible for two people from a different race to be best friends?

Question

I know anyone can be friends, or maybe even best friends for a while; however, when it comes to two indivduals from different races, in my experiences anyway, it seems as though the friendship doesn't last that long. If that friendship does last maybe more than 3-5 years, then it's usally because they're not really that great of friends; maybe just really good acquaintances. I have this notion that the reason why it may not work out is just because there is too much of a "culture clash." There are too many differences in how things are done, said, or how a situation is approached.
Also, I know there are those friendships that are going to be an exception to this. But, how often does it honestly happen that two races come together to form a bond that lasts forever? In general, I've noticed that people are closest with their own race and have friends from other races "on the side." I hope you can understand what I'm talking about, and sorry for any confusion. Thanx everyone!!! ;-)

Answer 1

You've gotta live somewhere with a more variety of people. In California its common to see so many different people be best friends. I have two best friends one is Hispanic and one is black. You cant discriminate and not open up to someone of a different race just because you think you cant become that close its all possible. The concept of race is so small compared to other big things in life that you need to meet as many people as you can without worrying about their culture so much.

Answer 2

When I moved here from California over ten years ago. I didn't know anyone and everyone was from a different culture in the Southwestern states. From their language to their background.
We purchased a large mobil home to retire in, staked up cement blocks to get in the front door. This black man came by as well as many others. But he stopped and said, "Mam I have afraid your going to fall on those steps if you pay for the wood I will build you a porch for free." I thank him and he build the porch and we helped and we became friends with them. We tried to get him to take some money and he wouldn't do it. Now we safely go in and out. His sister and i got accquainted and started talking and now we are more like sisters than friends. Her nieces and my grand daughter are like sisters. We are all best friends who see each other at least every other day. We are all blond and blue eyed and Irish. We tell each other everything. She is definitely my best friend. So some races may seem like the most unlikely friends in the town. Then a family of muslims moved in and I was almost ready to ruin a wonderful friend ship because of what muslims was doing on the other side of the world. I am so glad I came to my senses and we both appologized and decided we didn't want to be any part of the world's hateful attitute toward each other. The three of us is probably the most unlikely friends you could imagine. But, we are, and we love each other and help each other and forget about how the rest of the world is acting. Just give people a chance, sometimes you will get a nice suprise.

Answer 3

I get what your saying but exactly what the hell is the culture clash of a black person and a white person being best friends? We're all humans and sometimes we vibe and sometimes we dont. Friends of the same races can be friends for 3-5 years and break up as well so whats the problem there? My sister (black) has a very good girl friend (white) This white chick has been around black folk for sooo long that if you spoke to her on the phone you would think she is black, and she could cook soul food dishes better than me or my sister. Is this the culture clash your speaking about? My point is it is VERY powssible for different races to establish life long friendships.

Answer 4

It just depends on the two cultures and the two families. I don't know how Chinese people feel about Vietnamese nor how Vietnamese feel about Chinese. In many asian cultures they focus alot on Honor. Would they consider marrying outside of the culture dishonorable? So that would be something you would have to know within your family. In America it's done all the time and people are married for years and years. Some families accept it and others don't. It can work if there is real love and committment involved and you can make the necessary compromises to make it work. Lisa on the Television show, Housewives of Atlanta is half Black and and Half Asian. Her dad is Asian and her mom is Black and they been married for years and years and had like 5 kids together. Family seems happy and welcoming (according to television). Go for it and see what happens!

Answer 5

Yes, it is possible for two people of different races to be best friends. I presume you're talking about a white person being best friends with a black person, but of course there are many more races.
If you are not a racist, and don't judge people by their skin color, ethnic background, etc., and have almost all of the same interests and hobbies and enjoy each other's company, you can easily be best friends with someone of another race.

Answer 6

first of all, don't look at you friend as someone from a different race.

if you are true friends it should not matter what race they are from.

another thing being from two different nationalities, you could learn about them. as for things being done different because of their race, accept it, you don't have to push your ways on them or should they push their ways on you. just sit back and learn from them as well as they can learn from you.

when i was in high school, i had this one best friend from a different race, we stuck together through the rest of high school. after high school, i joined the Army and she got married, and we lost contact with each other. until about two months ago. i was 27 years since we talked, when we finally talked we were on the phone for two hours reminiscing.

another thing which happened to me when i was driving a school bus, i had a group of students who would say, the Black, Mexican, White, Asian, or Indian did this or that trying to get someone in trouble on the bus. that is when i made the announcement there is only one race on this bus (THE STUDENT RACE) and my racial slurs stopped all together and everyone started to get along better from that point.

hope this helps

Answer 7

To me friendship is about common bonds between people.

Race, religion, likes & dislikes all have things to do with a friendship because in order for one to culminate, one must see the same common goal!

Anyone can be friends, but they have to have things to talk about, things to do with eachother, & other friends to share experiences with. So I guess to me it is not about race, but about what 2 different people can have in common & help & support eachother.

Good luck!

Answer 8

I have a best friend, friends for 15 years, who is black. I am white. I named my daughter after her, I love her and I would do anything for her. There has never been a culture clash. We love eachother and support eachother and that's all it takes. There should be no politics in friendship. Even if they are different races.

Answer 9

Race has nothing so with wether or not to be friends! True friends except eath other for who they are. They love the flaws and love all the differences. True friends just accept each other races will not have anything to do with it! Good Luck....

Answer 10

Anyone can be friends and You could be friends with a person from a differ race BUT they have to be willing to be open to the situation and you have to be too!!