Dating someone from a different culture?

I dated outside of my race. I am African American and I usually date African American men since those of the guys that usually ask me out... Anyway I've dated several hispanic men and one guy who was Italian. While I was comfortable with the Hispanics, I was a bit apprehensive about going out with the Italian. More because at the time I was concerned with what others would say or how we would be treated. Sadly people can be very ignorant so I was a little afraid at first. Soon enough I realized a lot of the fear of negative reactions were in my head.

The Italian (Nick) guy was by far the absolute best date I've ever had! The hands down nicest guy I have ever gone out with. A total gentlemen, very attentive and genuinely liked everything about me. Not to say men from other cultures were total pigs and disrespectful but with Nick I really felt like I was being treated like a lady full through. I met him about 2 years ago and we still speak to this very day. I really like him moreso as a friend right now and I think our dates were very normal or as dates should be. He is a great guy and we've even made plans to see each other this week coming. My friends keep telling me I should actually grad him up and make something more official of it with him. But I am still not sure I am ready for something on that level I think while the dating is good I won't push it any further.

I think its an incredible experience. I am white and came from an all white, rural neighborhood. From 0 to 18 I only ever dated white guys. There was no other type around. However, once I got to college, my eyes were opened to all of the different cultures. Instead of feeling uncomfortable, I was enlightened and attracted. They brought new things to the table I had never seen before, and found I liked it better! I've only dated black men for the past year and I'm very much enjoying it.

I ACTUALLY DATED SUM1 FROM A DIFF CULTURE N IT WAZZ VERY NTERESTING...JUS TRY NOT 2BE JUDGE MENTAL...=)WHO You DATEING?LMFAO

are you talkin about dating from a different race or a different culture? There's a difference. It can be fun and exciting informative and eye opening. To each his own. You just got to be openminded. I have dated people from different cultures and have been with guys from different races and I love it.

i believe it can be an incredibly eye opening experience or not depending on where you two grow up.
like my mom met my dad here in canada. dad's dutch, mom's chinese/ vietnamese-that's not a very common mix. anyways yeah, helps if you get to know her culture more but not superficially. ask about certain things she likes and dislikes and there you go. it kinda helps to do some research...like to know what they do that's unique relative to yourself.
i don't believe it will be awkward all the way, certain relationships can be very beautiful if both people are sincere and willing to learn about each other

If the both of you are open-minded, then there shouldn't be a problem.
I dated guys from other cultures
and it didn't change our relationship.
the last relationship I was in, I learned more about his culture.
heck, he was willing to make food and tell me about it. lol
so yes, it was a good learning experience as well as a normal date all together.

i think overall it simply depends on how open-minded you both are.. if your open to new ideas and concepts.. it'll be great. if not then it could be a little challenging. Also, it might get a little awkward at times.. but that's part of the whole experience. :)

to be honest, it probably will be awkward at first (family/friends might be different) but that's the same with starting anything that's new to you. you'll benefit a great deal though because you'll get a different perspective on things you might've been ignorant to before. you'll learn about a new culture and may help to bridge the gap between cultures. but most importantly - you could find the love of your life. a lot of people miss on a wonderful relationship because of cultural differences. take the chance and go. it may be the best thing you've ever done.

my family's pretty narrow minded about any race other than black people (i'm black) but even just american people get a bad rep in my house (my family's from the caribbean) so I can barely imagine the craziness that would ensue if I brought home an american white guy... not that it would stop me if I really cared about him. my family will just have to accept it if I call for somebody outside of my race because at the end of the day, it's just you and that person in the relationship anyway. if you want it to work, you both have to make it work.

The answer to this question is really a tough one.

In my humble opinion (as my ethnic culture is far different from the culture of the society I currently live in):

I honestly do not see it as worth it to date someone of a different background. I do not mind being friends with people of different backgrounds. But, romantic relationships are a whole different ball game.

I think the best thing in your situation is to ask the person--no matter how awkward--if they'd honestly marry someone of a different culture. I don't know if you're looking to settle down, but that's--in my opinion--not important. See, the thing is if s/he replied with "no", then I'd think you'd be wasting your time&effort on a relationship with him/her.

well I'm from a different cultures have dated guys from different cultures...
is it fun? yea
a learning experience? you bet!
but here's the thing depends on how flexible is the other culture, like middle eastern and eastern cultures in general are strict . to be blunt about it they don't want you screwing their daughter! and they don't want their son knocking some girl up!

from a personal experience, my parents are religious so if I ever told them about a guy with different culture who lives with both parents, go to church married siblings, my parents get the idea that their life style is pretty close to our and they will compromise in a way..

anyway the experience is worth it and if you like the girl go for her and you guys can figure it out from there

well I'm latina and I'm dating an asian guy, I thought it would be awkward because I have never been attracted to asian guys before, so as long as there is an attraction, it should be fine...unless there are cultural diffrence that may interfere with beliefs, values and morals, other than that, it should be fine...my family does make fun of me though! but they're not racist or anything!

what culture are you talking about..i am in one right now..im asian and he's american...it is easier this time than the previous one..it was the the hardest and it didn't last very long..3 years I am currently on 11th month with this new one..

ask me id tell you how it goes..

I have dated other cultures. Some were great and other were so different that we could not find any common ground. It is always worth a shot. You're bound to learn something either way.

Every relationship you go through teaches you something new about yourself and others...dating someone from a different culture, in my opinion, could only help you in the long run.

Don't put too much focus into it. Just like anyone else, be sure that you're interested in the girl, not just the image of the girl. Her culture is part of her background just like anybody else, but her culture isn't synonymous with her.
In the meantime, keep an open mind and an open heart. Keep learning about her culture and what it means to her, and keep it in mind as a way to understand, and things to look out for. Just be cool with it, and go with the flow.

I'm write, and I dated a Chinese girl in high school. We had a fun couple of weeks, but she dumped me because her dad was old-school Chinese from Taiwan, and wanted her to marry a Chinese boy.

I choose not to for certain reasons, and would like to say I would never push my reasons on anybody, just as I expect people not to push their opinion on interracial dating on me. Firstly I admire people who make interracial dating work, its truly not easy.

There are enough differences as it is being a man and a woman and now add a complete cultural difference and there is a whole lot of barriers we have to work through. There is constant compromise in terms of family acceptance on both sides, and please don't abandon your family for an interracial marriage so lightly, you're family has been there for you much longer.

Another thing is if you choose to have kids with this person, I believe there has to be a clear cut way on how you would want to reason and make sure that they do not alienate any culture they are a part of, their identity is very important.

Also, I think there are way too many forms of media promoting interracial marriage as a fad, something which is ridiculous. If you have curiosity about a person of a certain race, why don't you just keep it to hooking up? Don't jump ship on the entire idea because its "cool".

These are some of the many reasons why I have decided not to do it, its a personal decision, but I do reiterate, if you can make an interracial marriage work, my kudos to you.

Plus, there is nothing wrong with dating within your race exclusively if you choose to. You're not racist in anyway if you do.

Sure you can bridge the gap between 2 people.. maybe. But even then it's very difficult. I think YES 2 people could overcome the culture divide, but definitely not entire countries of peoples... otherwise there would be peace and there would not be the Clash of Civilizations...

Chinese people aren't good at expressing emotion and communicating. We White people (respect to east europeans) like to dance and are laid back and automatically invite resentment from hardworking asians.


My mum is chinese. Father is white. They don't talk anymore even though they never divorced. They never had the same marriage as other ppl. My dad was high when he got married, and my mum doesn't communicate that well. But they are both lovely people.

I think mixed dating is crap because it produces spawn who don't know who/what they are. I am one of the lucky ones because I am moreof my father due to my logical upbringing and english education, plus I look white. But I have seen many screwed up 3rd culture kids and interracial children.

I sometimes think I am sterile to chinese women because they think me too foreign.

i am currently dating a first generation american whos parents where from inda, and she is amazing. honestly the diffrences are not as big of a deal as you may think.