Dating outside your race?

[Anonymous]

This is my first time dating outside my race. I'm super nervous. Is there any pointers or things that I should be worried about

[PrettyPriya]

I date outside my race. I am Indian and my fiancé is Australian. We come from different cultures and religions. There really isn't much to it other than be prepared to accept that there will be differences that you will have to learn to live with.

Honestly, I viewed it as an exciting journey getting to know his traditions and holidays. I celebrated my first Christmas ever last year. I looked at it as a fun thing learning about a new holiday that isn't from my culture. He approaches it the same way, learning about my holidays and traditions.

As long as there is respect and communication and you have an open mind, there shouldn't be any issues really. If you have a solid relationship and you care for each others feelings, there will be nothing you can't overcome.

The only thing that does seem to happen is some cases is problems with parents that have a very old way of thinking. I have heard of this happening. I am lucky to have not had to experience any issues as my parents welcomed him with open arms. However, there are some parents that are stuck in old ways of thinking. This often has to do with religion.

[mandyfire98]

You know how you do things with people that are part of your race? Just do the same with people outside of your race. We are all human. No need to be nervous.

[Avicenna]

First of all, dont be nervous. Second, just be polite and respectful with your partners family. Third, don’t treat your partner differently than you woikk lol d if she were of the same CD race.

[PrettyPriya]

I agree that simple respect and being polite goes a long, long way.

[Avicenna]

@PrettyPriya: It worked for me, especially with Asian parents

[PrettyPriya]

@Avicenna I would say it worked for my SO as well. He was always respectful to me and my family. Being Indian and Hindu, my parents always assumed I would marry Indian (though they never forced this).

Along came my fiancé and he was just the perfect gentleman. So, your opinion of respect and manners are indeed very key things. Well said.

[Guy13]

Be you. Don’t be over sensitive as that makes the other uncomfortable. For me, it has been better to accidentally step in an egg or two rather than tip-toeing around uncomfortably.

[Guy13]

They like you already…. Assuring. Calm. Light-hearted energy will be helpful

[altaboy]

If she's from the same culture, she's just another person. Who cares if she's another race? If she's from a different culture too, be open minded about different customs and possibly different expectations. It can be very rewarding.

[LazerBean]

It's just another human. You're way overthinking it.

[boggboss]

Just treat them like a person like your dating anyone

[genericname85]

why be nervous. you're dating a human. same rules apply as for every other date you had in your life.

[Iron_Man]

Enjoy have a good time I’ve dated Latina girls before

[In_Trance]

Things you should worry about?
Seems like you're approaching this with a negative frame of mind