would you love someone who's different in any of that ? someone far away maybe ?

Women want compatibility.

I agree with Dodo_David, I want compatibility.

Would I get involved with someone who was different? It would depend on what the difference is and whether or not it conflicted with my core values, beliefs, and what I ultimately desire and need in a relationship.

Respect in a relationship is important to me, so being with someone who's culture doesn't respect women would not work for me.

Yes, compatibilty is more important the older I am..

All those people that say oppositews attract...differences are good...I don't want to date someone too much like me...?
Fine, then don;t do that.
But don't be disresepctful and derogatory towards those who *do* want that.

Some people are happy woth an open marriage.
Some people are happy to be involved in swinging.
Some people like not having their partner around much...they have virtually NO interestes/ hobbies in common, and are always off with their own friends doing stuff.

If that is what makes someone happy..I'll never tell them they are wrong, they should do this-and-such, because *I* think so..

Back to OP's question.

Distance..let;s be real here.
Unless someone has a LOT of money to travel across the country or overseas many times..what would be the point of trying to get to know someone 1000+ mies away/ on another continent.

Yes, I *know* there are people for whom this has worked, and good on 'em..
But that is a very same percentage of people.
I;d prefer someone within a reasonable drive...no more than a few hour at *most*.

Race?
Not an issue for me, provided we have many things in common..

Traditions?
Again...no probelm there..I love learning about different cultures.

Religion?
As I an not *irreligious*, but don't ascribe to any of the organized religions that are common in the US...that might be a problem..
Especially if it was a religion that subhagated women.
I couldn't be with someone who was pushy or "on fire" about their particular religion, whatever it is.

I have explored most world religions, and am quite familiar with them, so...I don't need someone to "teach" me about theirs.

It boils down to what Riverspirit1111 said..COMPATIBILTY.

i myself ,try to date with in the human race

and as far as i have found , no one is the same as me , so that alone makes everyone different

<shrug>

you are shaped by the shaded glasses you look through

i do often wonder if one met another as a soul (take away all the B.S. that gets in a lot of people's ways ... religion, color, area of birth , gender, omg i could type for years) , would there be any difference

No not for a committed relationship. He would Not be compatible for me.

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Unless you have a "Star Trek" transporter, a ton of airline miles saved up, or a big bank roll, it's very tough to "date" someone who lives far away.

That is the no part of my answer...

I’ve tried dating men of vastly different backgrounds before. We spent more time explaining our lifestyles to each other than actually doing things together. I was open to doing/eating things I didn’t really enjoy, and so were they. But in the end, compromising ourselves out of our own lifestyles to accommodate the other proved too taxing.

It’s not that I wouldn’t try it again if I met some with a different lifestyle, but I’m not going to go lookig for it.

I don't mind different traditions, cultures or religions. As long as mine are accepted. I am flexible

Well, lets see...I'm weird. But, I'm weird in a good way.
Everyone is different than I am.
But, ya can't build a good relationship without being in their presence.

When I was doing the distance friendships years ago my thoughts were more along the lines of being able to travel through the screen right into the arms of your fapping partner.

Wait, that might make the basis for a romantic scifi book...

.... for all races, religions , traditions, distances,

Nope. I don't want someone from another culture. Been there, done that.
I want someone who's compatible, not set myself up for something that's going to derail.
Nor do I feel the need to supply someone with a greencard. Couldn't anyway, I'm not American, haha.

Distance depends. 1-2 hrs drive is acceptable, and as long as it's within my own country.

I currently have a thing for a pasty white midget,
with strawberry blond hair, living in my own community.

So... No, to all of the questions.

real hard to have a real "leading to romance or marriage" relationship if you are so far away you can never meet. That's why I am looking for someone close in proximity to me.