What do you think of interracial couples?

umma - You are being silly. If you are going to express your point of view, be tactul and support your ideas. I do not think attractiveness is a fair grounds to argue against interacial dating and marriage. In addition, if you make radical statement, you should surely expect people to react with hostility towards you.

devo - hmm, I don't think this is the first time we've been in this situation? Right?

I felt like I have to contribute to this thread. I am a full blooded Korean, although I really consider myself an Asian-American, more of an emphasis on the American because I do not particularly latch onto my parent's culture and value. There is of course a reason for this.

First and foremost, a lot of east asian cultures idealize pure bloodedness and only want you to marry within the race. Much of my family and all my grandparents are this way. My aunt who married an Italian, still to this day gets a lot of trouble for her marital decision by my grandmother. Luckily, my parents are very open minded about interacial dating because both my brother and I have dated white girls.

On that subject, interacial dating is not restricted between white, black, asian, latino, native american. These are all broader constructs. Right now, I am dating a Filipino-Chinese girl. While I am still dating another asian, there are certain situation where this would not be easily accepted. The best example of this would be between Korean and Japan. Because of past colonization, there is a deep seeded animosity between these two countries.

I myself am very supportive of interacial dating. However, I must admit, it is something that did take me some getting used to because of my relatives. This may sound silly, but from a biological and genetic standpoint, it increases heterozygosity and genetic fitness. However, from a sociological point of view, interacial dating and marriages allow for a greater mixing of culture, ideas and most importantly values.

The real take home message is that interacial dating and marriage is prominent with every day and every generation as our global social, economic and business market expands. With the healthy exchange of goods, values and ideas will be the marriage of people, races and ethnicities. Whether of not people are comfortable with the prospect of interacialism, it is something everyone will confront within their lifetime. It is perfectly fine to not be OK with the idea, but at the same time know that there are people are OK with it as well. Ultimately, it is better for the two sides to come to an understanding.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Ultima

Considering I do prefer Asian women over any other race (Hi guys, this is me asking to be flamed.), the whole interracial thing is kind of an matter of concern. Especially since a lot of Asian girls, in New York at least, really only like white guys or asian guys or don't date at all, which is a problem for me I guess. Of course, if I came across a black girl or spanish girl that I liked a lot, I would go for it; I had a crush on a black girl a few years ago. I still know her now and she's a great person. Its just that what these races make themselves into just isn't desirable personality-wise for me.

White girls have to be really special for me to consider dating them. To me, a lot of them look like men and that's a problem. There are nice white chicks, just a lot of them are snotty bitches here.

I've always wanted to date a black women. Blackanese children are hot.

I'm asian although I am very open minded towards dating women of different races. Interacial dating allows for a healthy exchange of culture and helps promote acceptance. Having dated interacially, there are a lot of obstacles to overcome, especially if the other's parents are immigrants or ethnophiles, however love is love. As for other people, I could care less what they thought. Its my choice and they should respect it. Of course there will be people who don't like the sight of an asian man with a girl or a different race (i've gotten that before), but interacial couples is a sight they will have to get used to because the world is becoming more and more of a cultural and racial melting pot.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Visavi

My parents hate interracial dating. Even though they're a result of European and Cherokee descent, they look down on anyone that dates outside their race. They won't protest it, but they're not happy about it. So I know if I were to date someone that wasn't white (or a light skinned American Indian mix) then I wouldn't hear the end of it. Even though I find Asian/American Indian/Hispanic men to be more attractive b/c of the eyes. It won't restrict me from dating them, but the guy would have to be comfortable not meeting my parents.

Oh well. I guess thats part of the "obstacles" I was talking about.

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Even though I find Asian/American Indian/Hispanic men to be more attractive b/c of the eyes.

I can dig that.

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