Interracial Dating/Relationships

[Intellec2ual_grl]

A kind of cliche topic (maybe taboo for some though)--I know. Anyhow, I was just wondering: have you been in an interracial relationship (also mention what pairing if you don't mind sharing)? Whether yes or no, do you find yourself attracted to people of other races? And if so, do you still have a preference for people of your own race, or would you consider yourself fairly color blind as far as attraction goes?
In addition, what do you think has influenced who you're attracted to the most--i.e. environment you were raised in, family, friends, media/society, etc.?

Feel free to share any other thoughts. I didn't mean for this to sound like I'm asking for an essay but thought it might be an interesting topic, but I could be totally wrong. If there's interest, I'd be glad to share my own thoughts as well.

[northerN__Lights]

No, I have never been part of an interracial couple. In the small town I grew up in, there are only a handful of non-Caucasian people (and in fact I bet I could refer to someone from my high school as "that Chinese girl" and everyone would be like " oh you mean Beverly!" that's just how few there are).
Talking purely about physical attraction, I do find myself attracted to people of other races, but I think I do tend to prefer Caucasians. I don't really know how to describe it, but while I don't notice skin colour (as you referred to it as colour-blind) so much as the facial structure differences and such.
That's not to say that I'm the kind of girl that would rule out dating someone because I'm not physically attracted to them, though.
I don't know that anything has influenced who I am physically attracted to, really. And I'll never know because this is the environment that I grew up in and I won't have a chance to go back and grow up in a different environment and compare notes.

[Intellec2ual_grl]

Thanks for your response

[MorgansternHoney]

Ive dated outside my race before, Im indian and ive dated plenty of non-indians. I dated them because they were attractive and new for me. Im currently into Korean men & I just find them studly lol. The biggest influence for me was the pressure, everyones so proud of being indian and keeping the bloodlines strong - honestly I could careless.

[theneedledrop]

I've dated outside my race but I wouldn't do it again.

[JediArron]

I'm half British half indian.

I love white girls.

LAWL - What can I say?

[athenadari]

i'm cambodian and i'm currently in a relationship with a colombian guy. it's been almost 16 months and we are perfectly happy i always thought i was more attracted to my own race (asian) and never really thought i'd be too interested in hispanics but it just kinda happened haha

even though i had a tendency towards asians, i've never really been too close minded in regards to race. everyone has something beautiful to offer! we are all humans anyway. i have found guys of all races attractive. it's cliche, but honestly the biggest thing i take into account is personality. and if they're funny

i think how you were raised plays a big role though. i have friends whose parents are strict and tell them they can only date asians. that kind of changes their views subconsciously and makes them look for only asians. my parents joke around sometimes about how i can only date asians. but i know when it comes down to it, they don't care who i choose to settle down with as long as i truly care about the guy. and that's been really encouraging and helps me not become so narrow-minded.

[tamzinquirky]

I love mixed race guys! The good-looking ones are absolutely gorgeous (Skandar Keynes? Keanu Reeves? Taylor Lautner?) I date out of my race because I'm living somewhere that I don't come from, also I go to an international school so there is a large variety of nationalities!

[littleduck17]

I like some races apart from my own. I've only liked three guys that were of the same race as me. The others have been different. It really doesn't matter to me. I think the way the person is raised makes a big difference. I wasn't raised racist so I wouldn't be one to just stick with my race. Although I know this guy that says he would NEVER date anyone outside of his race BUT his sisters are nothing like that so it just depends.

[si1123]

I like all people as long as they r polite and rational ...u talk nonsense and u get shit from right on the face! Lol! But yeah I have some inclination towards uk girls who r just pretty and not vulgar ....but on the whole I like the Earth ...

[M-Andii]

Everyone is beautiful I'll date anyone outside of my race.

[ofwgktagirl]

I'm African American, Caucasian, and Cherokee Indian. I dated a few white guys in the past. The last one I dated his mother made us break up though. Since then I've been into black guys and girls. Idk. I usually don't usually judge on race though. Haha.

[dallasrock]

hey what up iam single and i lives in canada and iam 5ft5 so hit me up so we can talk and i lives in oshawa and iam 15 year old

[Acheree4554]

I've been physically attracted to all kinds of guys, I cant think of any race where I have not found a guy of that race attractive. I'm not attracted to race specificly but more specific physical features like i adore curly hair its my ultimate weakness,i like nice jaw lines ect.But i ultimately go for guys who's personality strikes me(code for i like guys who arent afraid of being goofy and a bit weird)
Dating wise I've been with a guy who is biracial one who is Caucasian and one who is for the most part Indian, and I've been in countless "situations" ( where i like the guy n he likes me but no one is really doing anything about it for whatever reason) with all kinds of guys.
From my experience dating a guy who isnt your own race is like dating a guy...guys are guys no matter what race. they're all different because they're different people and not because they're different races.
btw i live in the Caribbean so i've never gotten weird looks from people nor their parents (or my parents) feeling weird about it ect

[RheRhe11]

It's strange, but i'm not attracted to African Americans period. I'm half white/ half black, but grew up in an all white family. I suppose i've had bad experiences with black men. I wouldn't just rule anyone out because of race, but personality wise you'd have to prove yourself to be a decent human being.

[Tonigirl59514]

Thats how it is with me. Igrew up in the bad part of town with all the gangs and stuff. So yeah.

[Simone_97]

I'm mixed with a lot of things...but mostly African American, Caucasian, Dutch, and Indian...but I would honestly never date an African American...I'm not racist they just aren't my type but I'm in love with Caucasian guys...but I think you should be able to date whoever you want no matter what...(:

[RebelGirl01]

I'm white, and have never dated outside of my race, or been attracted to/wanted to date someone out of my race.
It is how I was raised, for sure.

[diamondicon]

well, im a white australian and i like english guys, and yes, there is a difference, i also like irish/scotish girls (pale, red hair)

[cristi_0001]

I'm white, and I've been in relationships with other white guys, with an Indian guy, and with a couple of black guys and mixed guys. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, though my parents do.
I'm strongly attracted to black men, actually. Their kisses are just so much more exciting to me, and that's probably because of the whole "forbidden" aspect.
I've been called a "dirty ni**er lover" and a bunch of other offensive things. It's unbelievable. I think it's perfectly fine to date outside your race.

Heck, I even encourage experimenting within your race. Date people of different "cliques"-- it helps you find what you're looking for. I've dated anywhere from the pastor's son to the high school linebacker to a musician to the skater pothead kid. I've even dated a guy who (my prayers go out to him every day) left for the marines a few weeks ago. In my opinion, variety is good in dating.
Now, when it comes to marriage... That's when people think its the most controversial. The "biracial kid" argument arises, and I'm fine with it but a lot of people aren't...