Why do people avoid interratial relationship topics?
93873
I have no idea. I have dated other races and think there is nothing wrong with it.
82351
people like that dont have morals or just f'n jealous cuz they cant find the the connection of a love that dont involve race relgion or sex gay straight whit black brown yellow pale which ever way you prefer they are words !we all bleed the same damn color so how bout that !i could go on with this all nite people need 2 deal with their insecurities but as long as we all live and breathe the same air and share the same planet it will always be that glare that people give 2 interatial couples
909485
Because whites have been conditioned to feel bad for being the majority. They have been conditioned to believe that they have the upper hand (despite the fact there are millions and millions of poor white people). They have been conditioned to believe they should feel bad for the past.\n\nYou are conditioned to believe this from the Media and school. \n\nYou other point about interracial dating. Many people believe it is wrong for religious reasons, but if you disagree with people who think it is ok instead of debating or respecting your personal opinion they call you a name like, "racists". This scares people because no one wants to be thought of as a racists. \n\nThe fact is that our country is becoming more and more fascists because if you don’t agree with Liberals or Secular Progressives they just call you names instead of debating the topic.\n\nIn twenty years after our education system and the media has successfully conditioned today’s youth our country will become a secular progressive country to the like of Western Europe. There is even a good chance we will move in to the direction of one world government.
940450
It's not a matter of for or against. An individual has a right to decide who s/he chooses to date. Some like blondes, some brunettes, some redheads. \n\nAnd there are others who prefer to date outside their race. It's just a matter of personal preference. However it is preferable for both to understand the culture of each other. Otherwise friction can occur in the relationship. \n\nMy women have been African, Caribbean and Latin American, by the way. And the woman I am going to marry has a bit of all three!
419425
Race and ethnicity is one of those while elephants in the From everyone see but no one wants to mention. Because if someone was to say they didn't like to date this or that, they could be mistaken as being a racist. And no one wants to be considered a racist. But as it showed in a recent TV news show. Many people will go into matchmaking and dating Web sites and say they are open to other races, yet only a small percent actually have the moxie to follow through. Unless the annual income of the other person is many 10s of thousands to 100s of thousands more than the usual guy of the usual race they would date. Some are truly color blind, and some Euro women actually like men of ethnic background. But those who are really true to that are far between. Many think of IF it goes to the point of having kids that the kids would suffer by being in between races, and not fully accepted by any. Being in an area where there is one major race like 85% or better. I do not believe they really know or believe who the person really is because they still in the back of their mind rely on stereotypes.
868955
"Men often hate each other because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they can not communicate; they can not communicate because they are separated." -- ML King, Jr.\n\nIt is natural for people to relate to those of like culture first, before learning about others who are different.  People tend to like people they can relate to and share common interests.  They tend to fear or avoid people they don't understand, especially those who they assume don't like them either.\n\nCommon social stereotypes and mutual misperceptions of people keep them divided in groups along racial, religious, or other cultural lines.  As long as people remain separated from each other, they cannot learn from each other to overcome these biases.  The avoidance or mistrust of one group by another is mutual.\n\nIf you want to overcome these separations between groups, all you can do is start with yourself and the people around you.  Only by encouraging cross-interaction and honest sharing and communication can you help to overcome mistrust or misperceptions, or even hard feelings from racial conflicts of the past that deepen these biases.\n\nFor hints on how to keep a positive peaceful dialogue when discussing diverse perspectives, situations or issues, please see "Guidelines for Sharing" by the "Center for the Healing of Racism" http://www.houstonprogressive.org/CHRguide.html
900603
I don't avoid telling people, I just don't prefer to discuss it unless it comes up in conversation. I hate when others are pushy about their beliefs, so I make a point not to be.
560562
because people are looking for someone else to "complete" them. they dont realize than another person can never do that...you have to be complete in yourself before you pursue a relationship! When people get married and find that they still arent "whole" they think its the other person, when its really them.
878301
I didn't realize that this was such a big issue.  My husband is bi-racial and so is my 1st son.  I think that that's how the media banks off of things-----creating and building on stereotypes.  If you want to get together with another bi-racial person, go ahead on.  It doesn't make a difference one way or another to me....
698129
Question back: Why would you be afraid of dating someone who is different racially? If it's anything to do with family and 'values' let me assure you that eventually, whomever you choose to marry is your own family and you'll have to cut the strings sooner or later. I've personally never dated a guy of the same racial background as I am because I find it overly boring...difference is sexy! There's always something new to learn and explore.
245441
You would be surprised at some of the reasons some people marry. But being able to tolerate them is a priority. \nStrange. LOL
927002
Yes because you are discriminating against a group of people you do not know. You can personally believe *you* shoudn't marry a single parent but to push your values onto every other human being is unkind and wrong.
16881
Why not?  It seems easy, but a lot of us want to be too nice about it and end up making a big mess.  Also a lot of people who don't want someone their with also don't want that person with anyone else.  It's just nature for us.  I agree that people shouldn't do this but I know I've done it in the past and really wish I didn't.  It's done nothing but cause problems.  And in the end that person is hurt more by being led on than by losing "cold turkey".
163152
I think interacial couples/relationships/whataver are a great thing.  Not only does it diversify the gene pool, it's a step forward in creating cross-cultural understanding.
739417
Most people feel more comfortable with people they can relate to. and skin color is the most easily recognisable bond anyone can have. \nThings like similar interests and upbringing are often determined by racial backgrounds. Although it does not have to be the rule. I'm white and I would have had no problem with marrying a man of a different race. I try to look for qualities that I admire. I just happened to find them in a white guy, which was a fairly good probablility, considering I live in an area where there isn't a huge mix of races.
504822
I don't understand but my advice is that you cant pretend someone else to be like you,you would be bored, diversity is what keeps relationships going on.You may have differences but concentrate on the things you have alike and base your love on that.
687261
In favor\nI think the hang-up for a lot of people is that they think of marriage only in terms of the ritual defined in their religion.\n\nIt isn't.  It is a civil and social institution that affects a person's legal, social and financial status.\nIt isn't fair to withhold the benefits to anyone who is willing to make the committment to another person.\n\nBesides which, how do the details of someone elses marriage affect your marriage in any way?  I just don't get why anyone is bothered by it.\n\nHere's a little food for thought.  \nDid you know that not long ago it was actually illegal in many states for people from different races to marry each other?  Its the same kind of arbitrary restriction that just doesn't make any sense. So I hope we'll all eventually outgrow this one too.