I'm interested in dating a Hispanic man, I am white and very into the family activities.  Will his Sisters and Mother have any issues with my ethnic background?  What about his friends, will they tease or torment him?  Are there any other differences I should be aware of?
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You'll be fine as long as you're not black. \n\nHere's a hint:  They love it when you say "Viva La Jesus"
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Hmmm, I think this is a falacy.  My boyfriend is Hispanic and I'm Caucasian, and plenty of white guys check me out or hit on me.\n\nMaybe your beauty gap theory is sometimes true, but I definitely don't see it that much to be honest with you.
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Honey, it is just what you like. :) And prolly you grew up in an area where there are no Filipinas.  \n\nI grew up on South Central Los Angeles, CA.  All there was really there were African Americans and small population of Latinos prom. Mexican at the time.  I am HIspanic, and I only date White men.  I'm not a racist either, it's just I got so used to African Americans and Latinos that I am just not attracted to them because of the familiaraty.  weird huh>\n\nYou're not weird, just what you're into sweetie. :) \n\nAnd you're freaking 25, go pimp yourself out and get some dates ;) goodluck.
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i'll tell you what, you want a straight up answer? i'll give you one! all PC crap aside. i have been all over this planet and seen some pretty awesome things and dated some very foreign women. in the end i have learned that there is two things that make this a little more difficult than dating some one of your own class and ethniticity. 1) parents- they make life difficult on every level of this because they are usually stuck in a oneminded track of how things ought to be. usualy because thats how they were brought up. but even thats a poor excuse for their offten tired and outdated principles. most times they just have a cankering of racial bigotry in their heads just like everyone else. they usually make things twice as difficult on their dughter/son as what things already are and in the end the child will usually claim allegiance to them and their wishes. it snot fair and you cant really do much about it. this is usually the biggest reason for "intermixed" relationships to fail. 2) each other- you to individuals are in most cases born of two completely different worlds. in each of these worlds there are certain rules and traditions that are generally expected to be followed without question (parents usually play a role in this also). often times you two individuals get these rules and traditions crossed or confused and guess what? problems occur! whats worse, is mosot times you blame eachother for not understanding the other or you tell eachother that the other refuses to listen or learn. the fact is, both times it all depends on the want or need to make it work. it can and often times does work out, but not without a whole lot of headache and elbow grease. you want to take this person on, good, but make damn well sure they want to take you on. there is a such thing as "slumming it", and you will find people out there that know they are going to end up with a person of their own race and class but are interested in playing with something a little differernt for a while. more often than not, and dont take this personal, but it is usually the female that gets this idea. guys dont usually particulary care too much about and too tell you the truth, the most bigoted and hard headed people i have ever met were mothers. they can play hell on their children if they dont approve of them spending their lives with some white boy, or this black girl of yours, blah,blah,blah..its hard man, you just got to have a pair and go for it in the end if its what you want. sometimes you cant control the outcome, but you can work to make the outcome better than it would be if you just left it for what it is on ts own. thats the truth in it from how i see things. everybody is different, thats how i look at things too. nothing ever exactly works out too plan. there wil always be a glitch or hitch somewhere, just make it work for you and your other instead of getting stuck on it. if your in that relationship than you should both know that it isnt interracial, its interpersonal. you two, together, or you two falling apart. thats the best i can explain it to you.
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I'm a married Colombian, and my wife and i split the chores equally (I cook, do the dishes and clean the bathroom)\n\nYour problem has nothing to do with ethnicity, your boyfriend is just a moron.
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Maybe it's a culture thing her parents may not approve of her dating outside of her race. Find out first before you take it personally. Good luck.
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I don't think think Lala is being stereotypical, Pimpslapper.  A lot of Latino men DO stare, and I think it's built into the culture to do that to women.  Seems like it's the Central Americans who stare the most.  Anyway, Lala, being Asian, you may have noticed that some hispanics appear Asian, themselves, due to their heritage, and maybe they think you may have some hispanic blood in you, and they're trying to figure it out.  When I look in the mirror, I see a black person, but many staring Indians have thought I was of Indian descent and were a little irritated that I couldn't speak Farci, Hindu, or another of their many languages.  Lots of staring people in the Dominican Republic were shocked that I couldn't speak Spanish. I've caught myself staring at people who probably think they're white, and I wondered which grand (or great-grand)parent was black.  So much intermingling of races nowadays produces cool results, making people look longer than intended. Next time just ask kindly, "May I help you?" (That's how I find out I simply look like somebody's family member or somthing)  Wow!  Didn't mean to write a book!
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my father has two other children outside of marriage.\nboth younger than my brother and I. and both from the same woman.\n(it most be said that i love my three brothers and i that i have a pretty good relationship with all of them).\nthe sad thing is that my mother is still with him.\ni love my father too, but would never have stayed with him.\nneedless to say, i come from a hispanic family.
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I've been with my husband for over 22 years, we've been married for a bit over 18 years. We met our Sophomore year of high school. We have 3 lovely children and a great relationship. I am white, he is black.\n\nFortunately for us, we have no encountered a lot of problems. But I know that the problems are out there, they are just more masked now. We've gotten the disgusting looks, we've heard "under the breath" comments but they don't bother me much. We are content in our skins even if they aren't the same color.\n\nThe only thing that bothers me and it's not a racial thing, even if it may sound like one, is when women get involved with someone of a different race (and this applies to men too) simply because they feel it's a trend. I speak of this because I went to school with several girls who thought it was "neat to mess with a black guy". Right there, you know it's just not something serious. Why would you have to make the distinction of "black guy" (insert any other race in that phrase) you wouldn't say you think it's "neat to mess with a white guy", right? \n\nI feel that if you are interested in someone, go for it. Make the most of your relationship, despite the stares and comments. Keep your chin up and be proud of who you are, of what your relationship is and forget what others think. Good luck.
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Most people feel more comfortable with people they can relate to. and skin color is the most easily recognisable bond anyone can have. \nThings like similar interests and upbringing are often determined by racial backgrounds. Although it does not have to be the rule. I'm white and I would have had no problem with marrying a man of a different race. I try to look for qualities that I admire. I just happened to find them in a white guy, which was a fairly good probablility, considering I live in an area where there isn't a huge mix of races.
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i dated australian,english,spanish,but with each girl it in not better just differnt i am irish so i dated mostly irish girls but i would like to date a american girl i think but it is not the race it is just difference but i like irish and english girls ,ozzies are great to be with they want to enjoy themselves and it is good but .does it really matter who you are with as in race ,i never dated a black girl but wanted to hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i guess i am just as confused as to want my answer is lol
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Of course it will. If his parents are ethnic Eastern Armenians... chances are they're intolerant of their "little boy" dating out of his own ethnicity. But if they're tolerant... then yeah. You're good. It's not his family you have to impress. It's him. (I'm speaking metaphorically...)\n\nMy sis dated a Salvadorean guy. They worked out just fine. :-)\nMy parents are ethnic Eastern Armenians... but unlike many who are like them, they're fairly tolerant of others. A lot of Armenians are very, very Racist. Stereotypically, Eastern Armenians hate everyone. Western Armenians think they're better than everyone else. But for every hating person, there's a caring one, too. If his family is cool... you should be fine. If not, screw 'em. If this guy's really good... then you shouldn't care how his family is. More love for him, lol.
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Im a 100% puerto rican and yes ours families could be a little bit superficial but to tell you the truth, my family likes people that are sweet and dont hide anything. Dont look trashy. If you going to meet the family during the day then go with very nice jeans and a nice blouse. If you going at night, wear nice pair of pants or a skirt (not too short) and your hair curly very nice or straight whatever. Being puerto rican I could tell you that the food could be, rice, beans and things like that. If you dont like it then try to tell your boyfriend about it first. He could make some arrangements. Just be yourself. Most Puerto Rican moms like their son's girlfriend to be helpful like cleaning the dishes and being very friendly with them. The dads are looking more for the HOT women but liste... you are DATING THE SON!! not the whole family. so if the family doesnt like you by your looks, then screwed them, make them see that you are a beautiful girl on the inside too. Good Luck...\n\nHi- Hola\nBye- Adios\nHow are you- Como estas?\nFine than you and you - Bien gracias y usted.  (USTED is "you" but politely)\nDelicious - Delcioso \nGood night- Buenas noches\nGood Day- Buenas tardes\nGood Morning- Buenos dias
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Where are you getting you information to be sure that this is true? Unless you interviewed and surveyed each and every Black man, White man,  and women of all races on that subject and got those answers that you are posting,  you are just generalizing what you see around you not actual fact. I live in New York and see quite the opposite of what you have seen. I have seen people all of different races going out with and married to Black men. I have a friend who name is Arthur that is married to a Japanese woman and a friend who passed recently, that was married to a Chinese woman and they have a son together. As far as Black men and Hispanic/ Latin women, I have seen plenty of my Black male friends married or  engaged to Latinas that  they have children with. I am wondering what area do you live at because where I live, it is really diverse and that is my truth.
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I don't really understand the question, as I can't see a problem with falling in love with a Mexican, or anyone regardless of their race.  If you say someone is hot and your mum says "oh he's Mexican" say "so what?  I like the dark, handsome, latin look"!  \n\nIf he's nice and you like him, then go for him, and don't take notice of any racists who say anything: they're just ignorant, and probably jealous that you bagged yourself a hottie!
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I don't know about all that. My husband and I are an interracial couple (the first for both sides of the family) and I told my parents about him as soon as I felt that it was serious & I was in love & going to be spending alot of time with him. (as did he) I don't know your bf or his family, but I do know that in some Muslim religions it is shameful to date outside of your religion or race & is punishable by DEATH. Maybe he is afraid to tell & if that is the case I would be too, and I wouldnt pressure him to tell. Good luck :)
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You shouldn't generalize like that.  Just because your Latino man is like that doesn't mean they all are.  On the other hand, people of a Latin heritage tend to be more sensual by nature, so you may be reading more into it than it really is.