Does race really matter? Would you marry outside of your own race?

I definitely would, as a matter of fact I kinda looking forward to settle down with somebody outside my race and when I mentioned settle down it must have deep love, friendship, trust, understanding and connection in it, yet outside my race. I -- can't compromise on those just because of the race. There was this interesting white guy I use to hang out with who took me to my first skateboard ride which is very famous here in States as I shared some of jokes that I find funny back when I was in my country and until now. I really liked the experience. Few things that I could think of that could be exciting too along the way is even when you guys are married or living together you still keep getting to know and sharing a lot to each other in many other ways that is related to your cultural and ethnic background especially when each of you grew up in two different environment. (Not just like white and asian but both was born and raised in the US) Plus two different races I think would make an extra cute babies one day. That's how far I look at it. Asian + Caucasian = CaucAsian I guess. .. lol

If I was in love with them then absolutely yes. Love is color blind! and that's all there is to it. (if you ask me)

Love is the greatest thing in this world---it transcends race, sex, age, prejudices, opinions, wealth, image, reputation, even logic (I could go on but I think you get the point).

As long as the relationship comes from love, and not a need to achieve an expectation of some sort, I totally approve...

You love who you love that's all there is to it.

i would probably not seeing as if I did
my parents and rest of my family wouldn't really ever treat me the same way ever again

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.

I love to date guys outside my race, I like to learn about thier culture,religion and country!
they re more intresting and I WANT to settle down with someone outside my race, I don't care which race it is.. as long as he will treat me right and love me for who I am.

Am not saying I wouldn't want to marry someone from the same race of mine if I fell in love with him, but I've always wanted a mixed family, where people can wonder where my kids are from, mixed cultures are just better it UNITS THE WORLD TOGETHER!

although my family wouldn't agree with me and they always say, if you marry someone outside your race you wouldn't be treated as good someone who is.
Thats wrong to me because RACE/RELIGION doesn't DEFINE WHO YOU ARE!

I would consider it (:
I don't think there is any problem with it, Love is love :D

I'm Anglo Indian, which means I'm Irish and Indian, I don't know why race would be an issue in peoples minds, it really shouldn't matter, I'm guessing ur from America?
Maybe its cos I live in Australia, its really common place to see interracial relationships, nobody thinks twice about it, I guess I'm lucky to live in a country like that.

I have no problem with it, I have a lot of friends and family that date outside their race. Ironically, while I have been persude by many "not white" guys, I've never dated a guy that wasn't white; but not because I wouldn't, just because I haven't been interested in any of the ones that have been interested in me. But if the chemistry was there, I definately would.

It doesn't matter to me. I'm white and my serious boyfriend is Latino with a dark complexion. There are cultural differences as he is from another country and background, but there is a lot of richness in sharing our differences. There is a lot that we will talk about in terms of child rearing, marital expectations, etc., but these are challenges that can be overcome if we are both flexible and if we both honor each other's cultural experience and values. I love our differences, actually. I wouldn't trade him for anything!

Yeah I would my boyfriend is gutemalen and I'm brazilian/french/white/hawaiian

no it doesn't. having grown up in a cosmopolitan city (singapore) and interracial dating/marriage is everywhere, I'd say yes, I would marry someone outside my race. interracial marriage was very popular in singapore ever since the 1800s, so a lot of people here are pretty much mixed with this and that. love doesn't limit itself to race. I myself am mixed with a lot of things and it started with my great grandparents on both sides. I'm already so exposed to different cultures, my family & I could take on me marrying someone of a race outside of one of mine. but if you mean marry outside the human race...i don't know about that. hhaha

I'm caucasian/white and I would definitely marry or be in a relationship with someone outside my race. For me and my family it's more about the personality and compatibility. As long as I'm happy with that person it doesn't matter if he's black, white, hispanic..etc.