What do you think of interracial couples?

It should come across to people as natural as two whites or two blacks in a relationship, humans are humans no matter what color and by disbelieving in interracial relationships it just a waste of time to worry about when in reality down generations of a family tree i can guess that almost all humans have an ancestor that had an interracial relationship and stopping it now won't do anything but cause people to do it more. If people would accept it then it wouldn't be as big of a problem because it would become so natural that people wouldn't even turn a head in the direction of an Asian and African American walking together holding hands [sorry, just wanted to use a different example other than white and black couples, i love Asians too ]

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Originally Posted by Kissey

I'm glad you did! lol... it's rare, but we do exist

Well, it is just funny to me how people only believe that Whites and Blacks are the only interracial couples in the world just because of the whole civil war thing which can be unfair and sometimes in benefit to Asian ethnicity's because Asians are not looked down upon as much in the media for interracial influences because they are, like you said, rare. But that is what makes it better right? That although it is rare, it doesn't mean that it is non-existent!

Originally Posted by GRUN-3

It's because white people are dicks. At least, the ones they're being assholes to you.

There's also the fact that, I bet, most white people you come in contact with aren't rude, but most of the people who are rude to you are white, and so the pattern arises that white people are being dicks where no one else is.

Although in reality i should take that offensively i know it is true, i once was told that although nice white people are rare it is because "the quiet kindness of gentlemen is often overshadowed by the loud boastings of opportunistic womanizers." than again, at the rate most males are becoming we for some reason are confined to being so caught up in how untouchable the white skin color is that we are blinded by the fact that whites will not really be the victors in the skin race because of this blindfold. Which in my case is ok because i dropped out of the competition long ago, now i just sit back and cheer on the minority's of the games in hopes that i can change the minds of those sitting around me and cause a chain reaction that will revolutionize the way people look at others. It is a Dream, not a wish.

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Originally Posted by Kissey

You're right they are some of the nicest at times, but most are of the older generation. Mainly these younger ones ... late teens to early 30's are being the rude or snooty ones. The older ones seem fascinated and want to start conversations with us often times... we like that

I feel like come talk... don't stare and then give a snobby look at us. We are friendly and nice to talk to, but it seems that they'd like to judge for whatever reason. Maybe I'm ranting tonight...lol Was at the mall today looking for that jacket...lol!

It is because the older have lived threw a time when interracial couples were so rare they thought it was a myth, the new generation are so caught up in minor racism that they do not see how interesting and encouraging you and your husband are to the others out there who are too afraid of what others think to pursue how they really feel. In the sad retrospect of it all you cannot stop people from staring, but you can laugh knowing that they will one day be looked snooty upon because they aren't in an interracial relationship

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Originally Posted by Kissey

I like your rationale! You have such a positive outlook just like he does. All of this stuff rolls right off of him too, I'm the one that gets annoyed and wants to go into analyzing everything. Funny thing is that the subtle rudeness from other people pulls me closer to him. I guess in time I will laugh to myself just as you say... I will work on that!

That is good to hear, i mean, it may seem weird to some people but when i am walking down the street or in a mall i always tend to smile when i see interracial couples together and although they are kinda confused inside i know why i am smiling and in turns i hope that just one smile from seeing them together in public can help make all those snooty looks seem like a whisper in the wind! I like how you say that the more rudeness that people exert the closer you get to him which shows that you don't care about what others think and you are putting your heart before your mind which shows how much you really care about him

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Okay, i see your point, sorry.

And although it may have sounded cheesy it is true, racism has only lasted this long because parents continue to teach it to their children, and with more interracial parents agreeing with integration and all people are equal it will eventually cause the youth of tomorrow to believe that interracial relationships are nothing more than normal, at which they really already are.

I was speaking idiomatically.

true, but if this continues to become an issue (at which it is not so much as before) would you think it would be right for people to protest about this display of affection in public? I mean, in all honesty, i would just be on the side for equality but what about those who refuse to let their hate for other colors die down and continue to teach children, grandchildren and so forth about the ways of racism? I am sure that eventually yes, interracial relationships will be nothing more than a typical male and a typical woman dating but how long is eventually?

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

True, but if we can kill eachother over racisum it is fair to say that we are trying to do more than just censor it, we are willing to kill one another to make sure that we either live by the word or outcast it from the english language, in the end, both sides won...so who is to say that it will not happen again, as unlikely as it sounds.

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Originally Posted by GRUN-3

The only way I can see you thinking that different races have entirely different cultures in the same country, where these races aren't actively at war or segregated, is if you think culture is determined by musical taste and how you dress.

isn't that what makes 'culture'? I mean, sure not all races are going to be different culturally but it doesn't mean they are all the same. I don't believe that DarkLink is trying to say that Music and Clothes are what makes culture, he is just pointing out that sometimes music and clothes can contribute to different culture in different races. Even so, this doesn't make sense on how interracial couples and cultural differences are the same discussion. And just because different races live in the same country doesn't mean they all go by the same cultures, that is what makes this country so different because everyone has freedom of religion and culture.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Soluzar

What century is your town stuck in? Around here, interracial is so common that nobody even remarks on it. There are some types of pairing you never see, but other than that...

Well, the century my town is stuck in is this century. Although you may live somewhere it is accepted, that doesn't mean that all towns are the same way. I am glad that it is common where you live, and maybe your town can inspire others, but at the moment there is such a thing as people frowning upon interracial couples.

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Oh, and i didn't notice this before but if you are from Britain, than this sorta thing is probably very uncommon, actually, it is probably uncommon for most European nations. So i guess that might need to be taken into consideration because not every nation is the same obviously and some states in those nations are sided differently on certain issues such as Interracial couples.

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Originally Posted by Soluzar

I'm just saying I had no idea. No idea at all. It has been this way in my area for a good few years now, and I had just no idea at all that this was still an issue in America. What state do you live in? I assume these attitudes vary from state to state.

Seriously, this thread comes as a colossal shock to me. Over here, people date whoever they find attractive. Admittedly, that's only been the case with recent generations, but still, I thought that everywhere was like this. The phrase "interracial couple" just never gets said.

Heh, over here (meaning America) something like that sounds almost like heaven for some. Yea, well where i live is California, where it is not as looked down upon but it still is not in best interest by some. Most of the youth have come to accept the idea but the older seem to still dislike it sometimes. Mostly parents. I figured that since Britain never really had as bad of issues concerning Africans like America does (i mean we had a civil war for god sake) so naturally the word interracial is probably never used there...

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Well, in honesty i am glad that the world hasn't been succumb to racism and like said before, the Civil War does play a big role in racism in America. Sadly, because of all the things going on with 'open borders' and so many races it becomes a hassle to try and get rid of racism when everyone finds more and more problems with each new group of immigrants coming in. Although i think that thankfully in California that since most of the new generation take no discrimination when picking relationships, although it really comes down to mental ideals of why a person is attracted to certain skin color and etc. but as long as parents (which is the main problem) don't teach their children racism then America could very well be as equal as Britain
(Which is a lot coming from a pure White male)

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.