What do you think about interaccial relationships?

Question

When its a black woman and a white man?

It seems to be more socially acceptable for a white woman to be with a black man but what about the other way around?

Please give honest opinions; whether they sound "racist" or not.

Answer 1

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This is basically the same question but it has a lot of really good answers.

Answer 2

First off your question hit me pretty hard. If your asking for advice on a personal level. Then make it on a personal level. Meaning the question should be if that is the case I am a black woman wanting to date a white man what do you think? Maybe you are the white man wanting to date a white woman. Same thing. If that is what you are wanting to know for your own person evaluation. How do you feel about interracial dating? Do you believe it's wrong? Is it something you have done? Don't ask others to decide for you. Now if it is just a general question I'm not personally into interracial dating, however unlike most that is my personal beliefs I would never date out of my race. However I had a best friend who was white and dated many black men. I told her what I am telling you. It is your life, I won't put you down because of it, you can't help who you fall in love with it just happens. I am not racist in any way, shape or form. If you love the person go for it. If you do but are ashamed of what people might say or think, then you don't truly love the person. If you did you wouldn't feel ashamed, you would feel happiness for being with the one you love. Honestly anyone racist will be against it either way. However the ones who know to look past the skin, because the beauty is within. They will not care if it's the black man or woman cpl, white man white woman cpl, black man white woman cpl, or a white black woman cpl, all the same in the eyes of someone who isn't racist. Love is love would it matter if the person was purple, green, blue, rainbow, not that those can actually happen, but if they could and you were truly in love. You wouldn't care what others think. It's about what the cpl who are together think and believe. Criticism has NEVER stopped someone from loving another person, sometimes made them stronger. You can't help who you fall in love with it just happens.

Answer 3

Personally, I like black women. I always have. I don't mean to subscribe to the social stereotype, but they have gotten the short end of the stick for a long time from both society in general and from black men. I would date a black woman, but I don't come in contact with any in a way that would make me comfortable enough to ask. I used to work with a lot of black women and got to know several of them very well. Unfortunately I was married at the time.

Answer 4

OK? My Opinion!

I don't "personally" agree with interracial relationships... And the main reason it's racist with my views....

If it's meant to be and God is in the relationship - Then nothing can divide the union. And if both parties have faith in not letting others destroy this relationship. “Hey, I certainly do not have a thing to say about it & I wish you both a wonderful life & Gods blessings”.

But don't except that ALL will accept it. And this problem lies on both sides of the FENCE... Because the underlining problem is "people who are racist" and they will never change... Another - If there are any children brought forth in this union "married or not”... Children are the first ones to suffer the agony of there unique back ground of having interracial parents. “
Let’s face it – School children can be cruel too - to each other.

Now that I’ve answered this – Not knowing if this question is for yourself or another. The only other thing that I can think of would be to “pray about this and seek guidance”...

I would also like to say –

That I Hope That You & Yours Have A Very Merry Christmas & A Happy 2008...

Old Dawg

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Something for [catmandu]..

Those that will pass on - that were born in the 50's - Usually passes there ways of thinking on to there children and usually on to the next generation... Race problems will never just DIE OUT...

Answer 5

personally i know that ALL relationships are hard. things like different social classes, ethnic groups, education levels, economic levels, religions, geographic origins, language differences etc. are often stressors. I think that it's great and i think about it no differently than any other relationship - it's hard work and there will be stressors. That might just be one that particular relationship faces. For example if a vegetarian has a relationship with a non-vegetarian or a recovering alocoholic (aa-type) has a relationship with a social drinker those are the same type of stressors. you have to adapt. in your case the families are a big place where adaptation is required. especially for young people.

Answer 6

To be honest I see all sorts of pairing in the interracial dating pool now. I am an Asian guy dating a White woman, and most of my Asian buds are married/engage/dating non-Asian women. Ten years ago, this would be considered rare, however times are changing.

Black women dating White men are fewer in numbers vs their counterpart, but it's not always about quantity, but the quality which really matter. In the end, it should be about the qualities which the person possess not their skin color. Good luck to you, and Happy Holidays!

Answer 7

I don't have a problem with it. Society has less and less of a problem with it now, because most of the severly bigoted people born pre 1950 are dying off, and as soon as their bigoted offspring die off it won't even be a question any more.

Looking at it realistically now, I will put this out there. If a mixed couple has children they will be teased as they are growing up. This is just a fact of life. I personally wouldn't want to put my child through this. It is tough enough being a child without your physical appearance drawing more attention. I wish people would consider this when having children. I think too many people have children because THEY want to, but never give a thought to what their child will go through. I'm not saying mixed couples shouldn't have children, just offering food for thought.

Answer 8

It's never been something I personally have taken notice of. As Australia is home to many races, I've become used to seeing black people with white people, asian with black people, Indians with white people and so on. I'm very accepting of all backgrounds - the majority of my friends are of ethnicity other than Australia, and their partners are of many different origins, too.

Answer 9

I am used to seeing it easier for a white man and black womanl. I will be honest and say that as a white woman who once dated a black man ( for 6 years), I will never do it again. My family never accepted him, and his never accepted me..that makes everything harder.

Answer 10

interracial relationships are sooo last century. with this i mean, that its really no big deal at all. just like any other relationship honestly. Color is not of the essence anymore. we are in 2008 were unfortunately racism still exists and should be addressed more often. however, we are becoming more open to things day compared to 60 yrs ago, hell 20 yrs ago- even 9 years ago.
Its really no big deal

Answer 11

I'm in a inter-racial relationship and you be surprised that I get more bad looks from Black women than black men or white people,Its just weird to me.....But on the real its all good to me along as you can deal with it .....It will truly let you know how much you care for that person.....