Just curious if my fellow mingles think the stigma of interracial dating has eased or is it just as bad? Personally only white women seem to be attracted to me and I know it's all about personal preferences. I'm interested to hear some other thoughts.
Oh first time poster, long time reader.

Uh, the topic of interracial dating has been discussed on this site numerous times. To summarize, the members who respond to the topic have no problem with interracial dating. That is good news for me because, as a Melmacian, I have difficulty finding a single female who is also Melmacian.

I am sure some people still have a distaste for it, but my personal opinion is that it really is not that big of an issue anymore from what I see around here save maybe with some of the older generation.

And honestly I don't see why it should be an issue for anyone. People should be allowed to be attracted to whom they are attracted to, without needing to define or defend that attraction to a biased or bigoted party.

Beauty and love should go deeper than skin or race and cut through boundaries.

Whatever happened to Rhonda?

I edited my post after I re-read your question....

To answer you, I have no idea. Most people will say they have no problem with it, until it becomes an issue either in their family or in their friendship circle or someone of another race approaches them and then you find out how they truly feel.

Are you around a lot of non-white women, maybe that's why so few approach you; there aren't many where you are?

I agree with this. Many say they don't have problems with it,, doesn't mean they will actually do it if the situation arises.

I think there are so many attractive things about people , physical and character wise, that I Cant possibly attribute to any specific race

any person, of any race, with attributes that are attractive to me,, could potentially turn into a relationship,,

Personally I don't have a problem as long as the person is nice. My daughter dates an African /American boy and my Son is engaged to an Aussie girl, have to say that the Aussie girl is not on top of my list as she is not very nice.
But saying that, I know there are a lot of people here in Australia who would have a problem with it if it was their son or daughter.
Some things don't change even though people say they have.

I think cultural background is more important than skin colour or race. And mostly these people have a different cultural background (maybe not in the States, but over here they do).
I am somewhat reluctant about a relationship with someone from a different background. I've been there, and it wasn't always easy. Both coming from western countries by the way, both white. People easily underestimate the impact of different cultural backgrounds.
My daughter is in a relationship with an American, both white, but different backgrounds (as in countries). They haven't been together that long, but already there have been probs cos of cultural differences.
Gonna stop here, as I might get carried away, lol. (I am quite p*ssed off with my son in law.)

So I would be awkward about a relationship with someone from a different race. Not cause of the skin colour, but because of the differences in culture, custom and so on

to crystalfairy,,,,some times common sense is not so common,,,,your right on.... the payoff....more drama,,,,,,some people want more noise in there lives..i call it the ,,,,,,illusive obvious.........

It takes many Ingredients to make a stew.

My preference is Italian Men or European.

Sooo...you dig guys with a lack of hygenie?

Freaky....but, we still love you.

:)

(Don't give me that look...sure they may look great but...they are full grown men who got no idea how to operate a bar of soap...and think it is ok to smell funky cause...it's European)

I�ve been in several interracial dating and it can work if u and the person is ready for it. Therefore, it can work like any other relationship when there are common interests, social backgrounds, basic values, and levels of intelligence... I don't understand why race would matter to anyone. People have their preferences and there is nothing that anybody can do about it. The magic is in the mix! (Ebony and Ivory, Chocolate and Vanilla, Coffee and Cream).

Well and there was me thinking you were really a great guy with some wisdom ... and then it turns out you're a typical American who doesn't know jack about anything but does judge everything ...
Disappointing

What I want to know is just how up close and personal did you have to get to make this assessment of sexy French men?...Care to share?

I think it depends on where you are. I'm in California so it's no big deal. Most people don't care except black woman who see a fine black male with a white girl, that's the only time I get in fights with anyone. I think the gay community has caused enough distraction to be worried about interracial dating. Unless your in like the south or some predominantly black area where Malcolm x is still king and slavery is bred into the minds of every new child born. Education over brainwashing.