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Davey Crockett
04-05-2006, 04:09 PM
Interracial Relationship: Not a Bad Idea?


Most people see relationship as a very subtle thing that really needs a lot of effort to work. But what people usually do not realize is that relationship can also help them in providing security which can last longer regardless of conflicts.

One popular kind of relationship nowadays is the interracial relationship. This is when two people build a certain relationship despite of their race differences.

Since you live in a racially different world, there will be situations that they will meet other people with races, religions and nationalities not similar to do. There will be a usual concern when you are with these people. It will also be uncomfortable to deal with them since you do not know what they expect from you.

The following are suggestions in which you can consider in meeting people with a different background.

1. Try to communicate with them. Be sure that they understand what you are trying to tell them. Your want to communicate with them will surely create a bond between the two of you.

2. Trying to learn about other people’s culture will definitely help you improve your skills. Be passive when trying to meet people with new culture.

3. When talking to different people, it is also important that you search for your resemblances.

Keep an open mind. It is not because you have a lot of differences (from races to nationality) you will not be able to connect. This kind of relationship is already proven and tested especially to those who want to succeed in to this kind of relationship.

So, is you are in to an interracial relationship, do not give it up just because of differences. Instead keep the relationship work and follow the few tips below to know on ways on how to make your interracial relationship successful:

• Know the kind of relationship that you like. If this interracial relationship is what you like, then maintain it. Be happy and be true to yourself.

• Do not mind what others would say about you and your partner. Just believe in yourself and in your partner. Do not be bother if other doesn’t feel what you feel about this kind of relationship.

• Be happy. The most important matter this time is to be happy. If interracial relationship is what really you want then continue what makes you happy. Do not let others control your happiness for you.

• Feel fine for yourself and for your partner. This will help in making your relationship work since you would not mind on what others might tell you.

• Live free and contented. Since interracial relationship is what you want, then keep living with it. With this, you will surely have a wonderful relationship with your partner.

• Tell it to your family and friends. Do not avoid them from knowing that you are happy to have a relationship with someone different from you.

• Follow what you feel. You can pay attention to your mind but if possible follow what your heart is telling you to do. If you love your diverse partner, love him or her freely and with out doubt.

• Talk to your partner too often. This will make your partner loved. And surely your partner will think that despite of your differences you are able to love him or her in a way best for both of you.

Loving is free and this world. And choosing whom you want to be with is not an exceptional to the complimentary the world is offering.

Interracial relationship is not bad at all. It is just how you handle it that makes the relationship itself work.

encoder
04-16-2006, 04:57 AM
One problem I see here is the culture of both parties. The couple will have different views of things and that will complicate things. Its really not a bad idea to have interracial relationships but you must be prepared to accept the norms of your partner and it must be vice versa.

seoboost
04-29-2006, 03:46 AM
One should only date the type of person that you would perhaps one day marry or live with, as you just may end up marrying that person and when you meet and agree to date someone, you may not think at the time that you would years later end up married! Not a good idea to date someone of a different racial group as most assuredly there would be differences of opinion or ideas. Some may have come from a very different way of life or a different background and when you live together later or get married, it would be quite difficult to agree on how to live and do things, as you may be used to doing things your way and they may be used to doing things their way and you may not want to change. It's hard enough to get along and have a good relationship when they are of the same race leave alone having racial problems on top of it all! And what if the person you are with should become pregnant or you decide to have children together, do you think the kids should be of mixed race?

FromHolland
06-04-2008, 02:41 PM
I am having an interracial relationship. My girlfriend is asian and her parents are really religious people. In their case, very strict Christians. I'm just an european guy that wants to have a fun girlfriend, I am not baptised or anything and religion isn't really taking a part in my life at all. These things kind of clash, i'm not after getting married to my gf, i'm just 17. I'll think about getting married once i'm 25 or something but not now. Her parents are all about marrying though.

stoner
06-10-2008, 03:57 AM
I'm in an interracial relationship. My wife is Korean, while me ... well, I'm simply a "mutt" like most ( *most* but not all) people are these days. :D Actually, we've been married for 9 years now (and together almost 12 if it includes the time prior to it - back when we were dating and going steady), and so far - so good. :)

eric0601
01-06-2010, 02:00 PM
While there are differences that must be resolved, having an open mind can lead to an amazing relationship. Two people that are sufficiently different can keep the passion lasting longer. There are so many "new" and different things the two people can teach other and explore together. This will always make things interesting. My white friend S and her Trinidadian I (black) boyfriend I are about as differnet as you can think. S is from a very wealthy and traditional family in NC. I doeesnt really have a family or a job. But they have been more in love than I know of any other couple. They have been together for 3 yrs and its going great for them.