As a Black person, I don't disagree with what you've said. The only reason I find it hard to comprehend is because over here, Blacks are calm. The people who cause damage are the Arabs / Turks. Muslims in general.
Putting myself in your shoes and replacing Blacks with Arabs, I'd definitely not accept my daughter dating an Arab. Not all Arabs are f**ked up, VERY true but most of the ones I've encountered are.

If this makes me racist, then so be it. But I don't think I'm a racist, rather judgemental. There's a huge difference. I have my beliefs, I don't go around insulting every Arab I come accross, I just try to stay away as much as I can.

I think it works out as long as the couple have the same morals,faith, etc.

I think, that's actually what's really important to realize here.

Just because someone is my race, doesn't mean that they are more likely to share my values. In fact, certain interests/values that I have, might be, *gasp*, more prevalent in a race that is NOT my own.
Maybe I'm, of some race that is a minority in an area, however, going to school/co-existing with these people, I absorb more of their values and senses of enjoyment than, well, the people of my skin color, from a different area.

According to some of the people's logic here, however, I should limit myself according to race, for no good (but only for completely non-beneficial, arbitrary) reasons, seeking people I can't identify with, but, well, somehow, them being the came color as me will, well, be of some ultimate good, or remedy to the fact that I can't talk with this person about anything at all.

Huh?

I agree with you on this one, tis the main reason I haven't met my girlfriend's parents.

I don't know if anyone has pointed this out, but mix-raced kids are generally better looking than "pure-breeds"?

/nod
/nod

Half asian half white = oOoOoOo

I guess I can see where you guys are coming from, but I just find it very sad that you guys have such narrow experiences that are like that. Sure, I've met some "off" people and the majority of those people turn out to be hispanics and blacks, but at the same time, I know and recognize so many blacks and hispanics that are nice, normal people that it overrides any experiences I have.

I guess I'm also not very judgmental when it comes to race. Sure, I make stupid jokes sometimes, but when it comes to actually judging a person, race doesn't even factor in - I'm more likely to be swayed by excessive facial piercings and tattoos or what somebody is wearing rather than care about the color of their skin.

Experience.

i'm a little more cautious around blacks too...is that wrong because im black? the black people in my area intimidate me.


i still wouldn't rule any race out for a husband though..

I have interracial parents
and i've never really been drawn
to a specific race.
i think i'm a little of both
in terms of personality
[black and hispanic]
but i do think it shouldn't matter
who you marry as long as it's a healthy relationship

So you're too lazy to steal? Interracial marriages sicken me. People should stick to their own race. If we all engage in interracial marriages then we'll lose all diversity and sense of identity on this wonderful diverse planet we call Earth. God created communication barriers so we would stick to our own people and each one of us could excel in our own rights. We each specialize in something and without that specialization, the Earth is going to become a living cesspool.

To top things off, interracial marriages will eliminate the superior gene pool.

You can't be serious.

i agree with stevens last sentence.

but i also believe in interracial marriages and what not.

i tihnk we'll be able to slowly eliminate racial stuff

I am all for interracial marriages. I find it stupid, that the women in my family really want me to marry a black girl although they won't come out and say it. Well my mom doesn't mind, but the rest of them are hell bent on it. I think that the ignorance level in todays world on this subject, is rediculous.

I was never raised to be prejudice against any race, not in the least bit. When I was younger, I was partial to women of my race because of the elimination of cultural differences. As our society progresses, the main barrier of today's marriages is the financial background.

I could be with a Black woman, who was born into a wealthy family, and at the end of the day, we may not see eye to eye on certain issues. At the same time, I could meet a White woman who has been raised the way I have, in the blue collar sense, and we just may click when it comes to our goals for family life.

We're all bastards at heart, race doesn't matter.

I can't help but feel a little uncomfortable reading through this thread and noticing how many members who have posted are a bit weary of, not only befriending, but dating Black people. It is borderline insulting, actually.

I totally agree with you. I think that people have this big stereotype of Black people that is just plain bullshit. Like the other races don't have their own underlying issues. I sometimes get a certain racist undertones from reading some of the people's posts in here. All I can say is people stereotyping others because of their race, is only making themselves look even more ignorant and close minded.

ims ure ive posted in here before but

i tend to not go for hispanics. pretty much for the whole stereotypical thing about hispanics, but for the guys, its usually true and i know it is jsut cuz im around it i see it going on.

idk...

He's in an interracial relationship himself.

So am I. I have physical standards, though. I'm 5'11", so I sort of need someone tall. So far, I've only met my boyfriend, who's white, who has fit the criteria. I honestly don't know why this issue is still discussed.

The main stereotype I hear about hispanic men, is that the Dominican ones in particular are players and what not. They basically don't give a f**k.

I figured as much seeing how he likes to argue out of boredom.

yea pretty much javonn. idk puertoricans tend to be "ghetto" and im not into that stuff.

my fam isnt racist but they would def. be like wtf? if i ever bring a black guy over the house, which i have twice already

My fam wouldn't mind, but my aunts and them would be like wtf!

My parents are all about sticking with Vietnamese people. However, I've never dated a Vietnamese girl in my life. Never will most likely. I support interracial marriages. Nothing like a Dutch/Indonesian girl.

I'm all for interracial marriages. I'm aware that some families like to stick with "their own kind," but what I don't find right is how some kids are actually forced to date/marry someone based on race, just to make their parents happy.

Plus some people of mixed race are sexy.

But of course, there are people who are prejudiced in relationships. For example, to say you "love" someone just because they are (let's say...) japanese, is superficial. And really, you don't love them; you're just a bit obsessed.

for so many years my parents have been hinting to me that i should date puerto ricans but i always end up dating black men. well, to make a long story short, they don't mention that to me anymore because they love my husband (who's black) and our daughter who is adorable!