You don't decide who you like. Feelings are not something that can be turned on and off like a lamp. And when you find that special someone, do you throw it away because their skin is a different color?
Interracial dating is something that has been a long running issue in this country. One would hope we would live in a society, which has seen almost 150 years since the end of slavery and nearly 50 since the civil rights movement, where equality was truly integrated. However, sometimes it is not as simple as that. There is much truth to the expression "life's not fair," but does that mean dating doesn't have to be either? It is easy to conform to the social "norms" and stick with a decision that might make everyone but you happy, so is it worth it?
There are many ways to address this issue and allow others who discriminate to open their minds, after all love is blind.
Interracial dating is something that has been a long running issue in this country. One would hope we would live in a society, which has seen almost 150 years since the end of slavery and nearly 50 since the civil rights movement, where equality was truly integrated. However, sometimes it is not as simple as that. There is much truth to the expression "life's not fair," but does that mean dating doesn't have to be either? It is easy to conform to the social "norms" and stick with a decision that might make everyone but you happy, so is it worth it?
There are many ways to address this issue and allow others who discriminate to open their minds, after all love is blind.
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mention, he is amazing. My parents were a little weird about it
at first, but my mom came around. I think my dad is still a
little "this isn't cool..." about the whole relationship, but he
should come around eventually, too. As far as my family goes, my
grandparents are the real issue. I come from a very racist
family, and my mother actually had to call her mom and break it to
her very carefully that I was dating a black guy. My grandmother
was silent and then said, "Just be glad my father isn't alive." I
haven't told my boyfriend yet that I come from a really racist
family, but I guess he'll find out next time my grandparents come
to visit! I hope everything turns out okay, because I don't want
one little difference like race break up a really good
relationship, the healthiest one I have ever been in.