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What's up? I'm 17 and I live in the heart of the south...I've dated out of my race almost all of my life, but noone in my family does it and some even hate it. I'm just posting this to let people know that you should always stand up for what you believe in no matter if you're standing alone! I've been through alot, struggling to be with who I love and it took time, but my folks realized that if I'm happy it must be okay! So, whether you're homosexual, bisexual, heterosexual, or you date people of different races, always stand up for what you believe in and what makes you happy and what you feel comfortable doing! If you have any questions or comments please post them...:-D
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Posts: 5 | From: Dothan, AL, USA | Registered: Dec 2005
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I don't know but this is very common around the world. Both the problem and all of the issues that comes along.
For example, the country I live in now isn't the country I'm born in. However my girlfriend is born where we live.
Allthough her parents have nothing against me, nor her family. People that know that I'm not from the same country seem to not like it that much. They don't say much, but I can see it in their eyes.
I wouldn't say that one is better than the other. The only thing I've seen it's that people fear things they don't know. It's a big shame, and it's a big loss both for them and for the society.
Most people do change their mind when they meet the person and start talking to them. But some never change their view.
But I'm happy to know that there are people that do like me, and that those who don't because I come from a diffrent contry are just silly. Not one single of them would be able to answer why, if I ever asked them hehe...That's enough for me to keep my mood up.
quote:Originally posted by Ghosty: I don't know but this is very common around the world. Both the problem and all of the issues that comes along.
For example, the country I live in now isn't the country I'm born in. However my girlfriend is born where we live.
Allthough her parents have nothing against me, nor her family. People that know that I'm not from the same country seem to not like it that much. They don't say much, but I can see it in their eyes.
I wouldn't say that one is better than the other. The only thing I've seen it's that people fear things they don't know. It's a big shame, and it's a big loss both for them and for the society.
Most people do change their mind when they meet the person and start talking to them. But some never change their view.
But I'm happy to know that there are people that do like me, and that those who don't because I come from a diffrent contry are just silly. Not one single of them would be able to answer why, if I ever asked them hehe...That's enough for me to keep my mood up.
Hey! Thanks for posting! It's so stupid that people look down on other people just because where they're from or thier race...it's just ignorance really...but, keep your head up and do what you feel will make you most happy, that's what I do!
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Posts: 5 | From: Dothan, AL, USA | Registered: Dec 2005
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One of my best friends is biracial (her mum is white and her dad is black). Although usually people in the city where she lives (and where I used to live) are cool with it, when she comes out to my town she and her siblings get a lot of wierd looks. Also, when used to date a Japanese girl we got stares too. It really irritates me how intolerant some people are. I mean honestly, we're all human. So what if the colour of our skin is different? It's just plain ridiculous.
Posts: 406 | From: California | Registered: Jun 2005
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...come to California, no one will bother you...
my boyfriend is hapa (Asian biracial). my exboyfriend is white (i'm not). interracial dating, though a matter for discussion, is very common an acceptable around here. chalk it up to a very diverse population.
but anyway, we want more than just empty platitudes about self-empowerment, right? so check out the other link and see what social commentary we've made about interracial dating already...
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