My parents don't want me going out with someone outside of my own race, should I listen?

[Anonymous]

I'm 22 years old, never had a boyfriend, literally have been saving myself for the right guy... I'm a hopeless romantic. I'm white and guys in my own race are pretty much never attracted to me. Like they're never interested in me. Guys outside of my own race however though are. I met a guy speed dating that was nice but he's half black half muslim. I didn't think anything on it but when I called my parents about it they were really upset. Like very very mad. And they said "well you can go on a few dates maybe but no getting serious because of his race. I don't really want to go out with a guy that I don't have a potential future with. But I'm also tired of waiting around for a white guy to sweep me off my feet because they are literally never looking in my direction. It's entirely out of my control and I'm unsure how to proceed. Like I really really want to be in a relationship. I'm genuinely so lonely I've been like spiraling over it.

[ɹǝʇʇɐɥpɐW]

Well, if you date outside your race, it's really going to strain your relationship with your racist parents. Are you prepared for that? If so, then don't listen to them. Date whoever makes you happy. If you aren't prepared for that, then limit yourself to the pool of people that your parents will allow you to be with. Personally, I think that as an adult, you shouldn't let other people make your decisions for you. It's ok to take advice and listen to counsel, but it's your life at the end of the day.

[Berethor]

Usually muslims only look to use white girls, so you better off keep looking for a white guy.

[Anonymous]

Your parents are being racist and they're getting in the way of your happiness. You should go out with a black guy to demonstrate to them that you are in charge of your own happiness. Even consider hooking up with black guys so you understand what to expect physically and get experience!

[caitycat21]

You’re 22 years old and asking the internet if you should listen to your self described “racist” parents?

[texascollegegirl]

You should go out with him because they said that. Also be open to sex with him and other Black guys. Ideally, you'd know if they had what you want physically before you get involved with them.

[Anonymous]

Christians should meet only Christians. The fact that he is black is not a problem. But he must be a Christian. Does he love you enough to accept Christianity?

[Anonymous]

Expecting a guy to "sweep you off your feet" might be you real problem here. You're probably never going to find a guy as long as you hold to that ridiculous expectation.

[Corridorsofzeal]

You need to rebel against your racist parents. If you find black guys attractive and they find you attractive, hook up with them! Have fun.

[ChicoFromThe305]

No don't limit your possibilities because of race

[jahaims]

Grow up