Over the course of my life I have discovered that I can't be placed in any set "Box" and love my heritage. In my daily life I try not to define things but I would like to know what some of you think.  Would you consider it interacial dating if I dated any of these men... \n\na African American man (most have traditional been mixed with other stuff)\na White American man\na African Man.
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In my humble opinion, in today's world just about everyone dates 'interracially' to one extent or another. Or maybe nobody does???  Follow me here...\n\n1500 years ago, the Englas and the Saxons were killing each other whenever they could in what is today Europe. The Englas would not bread with the Saxons because they didn’t want to 'water down' their bloodlines. Today, we do not call people Englas or Saxons, they are the Anglo-Saxons. Likewise, Scandinavians didn’t bread with the Celts and Italians wouldn’t bread with the Irish. Then why am I Italian, German, Irish and Hungarian? Because sometime ago, someone broke with tradition and mixed bloodlines. \n\nSo if I date a French or Spanish woman, then am I not mixing 'races'? So then what is the difference between me dating a Spaniard or an Asian or a Greek or an American Indian or a black woman? Skin pigmentation? A few minor differences in bone structure? Isn’t there a difference in bone structure and pigmentation between an Italian and a Irishman? I can answer that!  Yes there is! \n\nSo would you be "Interracially" dating? Yes! You would be. So what?!? \n\nThen again, regardless of the color of your skin or the structure of your cheekbones, we are ALL A PART of the humane race. So then, no! it's not interracial. \n\nI guess it all depends on how you see others. Me, I believe ALL people are a part of the humane race. So 'Interracial' dating would be impossible... Unless you are dating a guy from another species, and I sure hope that is NOT the case. lol.\n\nI hope this helps.
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OK, I'm not addressed (white guy here) but I'd date/marry any color woman if we clicked. It'll be interesting to see what sincere black males contribute here.
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I suspect that inter-racial dating / mingling is considered to be a taboo act because of the values which were instilled in us by our parents and other "elders," if you will.  Many of us younger people have either parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents who would have been pariahs during their day for dating outside their race.  It was just historically something that people didn't do out in the open.  Sure, racial intermingling has been around forever, but because of conservative thinking and religious beliefs, and any other way to over-classify something and make people scared (read as ignorant) no one cared to express their active or passing interest in other races. Fortunately, in this day and age, people are a lot less close-minded, and a lot more happiness minded.  It's your life and your happiness, you have the right to love whomever you wish.  \n\nCheers.
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That's half of the men i've been with and I was just very up front that I was going to love all people and they could be how they wanted to be but it wasn't gonna change the way I am.. He obviously can't be that racist if he's dating you and I wouldn't worry about that. People who are racist are scared of the unknown and brain washed... go for it and maybe you'll rub off on him alittle bit that the color of a persons skin doesn't mean that the person is any less of a person and that were all human beings that deserve to be loved..
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Thank god you don't date Asians, or Blacks, but I got some bad news for you Italian girls do date Blacks. I have dated a few of them myself, sorry to blow you out the water like that Gino. As for feeling guilt you don't feel any because your are mentally undeveloped something like a baboon.
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Race and ethnicity is one of those while elephants in the From everyone see but no one wants to mention. Because if someone was to say they didn't like to date this or that, they could be mistaken as being a racist. And no one wants to be considered a racist. But as it showed in a recent TV news show. Many people will go into matchmaking and dating Web sites and say they are open to other races, yet only a small percent actually have the moxie to follow through. Unless the annual income of the other person is many 10s of thousands to 100s of thousands more than the usual guy of the usual race they would date. Some are truly color blind, and some Euro women actually like men of ethnic background. But those who are really true to that are far between. Many think of IF it goes to the point of having kids that the kids would suffer by being in between races, and not fully accepted by any. Being in an area where there is one major race like 85% or better. I do not believe they really know or believe who the person really is because they still in the back of their mind rely on stereotypes.
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I think interracial relationships are great I'm mixed black and white and my niece is mixed also.  You go for what you like color desn't really matter because at the end of the day every one is still the same on the inside and we all have the same problems only difference is the skin color and looks.
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I think you should feel lucky to have this variety in background(especially native american, as it's not very common...).\n\nHumans tend to classify what they do not know or are not used to as "weird". You are different to her, no doubt about this. I have to admit that your combination of ethnic background is quite unique, I've never heard it before, but that's what makes it interesting! \n\nI think that multi-racial people (and, generally, people from mixed marriages) are more open-minded because of the diverse environment they have grown up in. \n\nThere is nothing you need to do - just be yourself and be proud of yourself!
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I always find it a little humorous when African Americans make a huge issue of it (for the record I am African American).  The reason is because most people who fall under the category of African American are not exclusively black-African themselves. Most of us (myself included) are a mixture of west African, European, and Native American ancestry.  If it wasn't for my ancestors "crossing the lines" I wouldn't be in existence, and most of the nay sayers wouldn't either, no matter their race. \nI think it is more of a way of saying that a good numbers of African Americans, and Americans as a whole still have unresolved issues about race.  But it is blinding and selfish. That is to say people who make a big deal over interracial dating are thinking about self, and projecting it out to others that they can see themselves in. \n\nFor instance it may not be so hard to find a Latino who objects to Latinos dating outside of their race, but probably could care less if an Asian and an African American date together, as he/she cannot see themself in the scenario.  \n\nA white person may not like the idea of a white person with a middle easterner, but probably would be indifferent to a Native American and a Samoan dating, for the same reason.
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just talk to him about it, he'd understand that your not used to it. or even look up on the net if your able to find.  im also dating some1 from a different culture...that is what i did.
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I am Black and I have only ever dated white guys.\n\nMy mother has not forced a thing on me and doesnt care who I date as long as I am happy.\n\nI often wonder why anyone would care who I am with.  I am the only person that has to go home and deal with him, and he with me.  It just shouldnt affect their lives that much.\n\nBut then maybe people have nothing else better to do with their time.  They need something to believe in and be a part of, and in that case I'm all for it.\n\nI am happy with my white guy and if judging us makes them happy and comfortable with theirs lives so be it.
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you should change your Yahoo ID to "I Like White Meat"\n\nBut seriously, folks - have we gotten THAT politically correct in our society that now DATING preferences can be construed as racist?  This makes no sense, especially since you haven't even mentioned a preference for white guys; just that your last three "crushes" and a bf have been white.  \n\nThis is like saying "the last three job applicants and the guy I ultimately hired were all white, so I must be a racist."  This makes no sense, either.\n\nHowever, perhaps you are expressing some guilt about dating guys outsiede your race.  You don't indicate your race in your question.  Your avatar is ambiguous with respect to race, so I won't assume you are of any particular race.  I can assume that you are not white, and if that's the case, i have to wonder why you are feeling as if you are racist.  Are you feeling pressure from family or friends to date your "kind" (man- what an obsolete word - "kind")?  Do you feel duty bound to follow some sort of government-mandated affirmative action program?  If so, then throw in a brutha every 4th crush and you should be just fine.
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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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I personally think interracial dating is a beautiful thing. I don't think it matters as long as the the two people that is in that relationship are happy, that's all that matters. f$%K what other people think. it's the 21st century and if they can't deal with it, then don't look. And about the babies. Beautiful kids. that's all I have to say.
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This question has nothing to do with interracial Relationships, because most relationships are interracial. When 2 "White" people get together they are considers the same race but, may come from different backgrounds. No one blinks a eye about that. \nWhen a black man dates a white woman people get up in arms. So many double standards!! It's really just sad. To say that races should mix. You can have black friends but don't have sex because, blah, blah, blah. \n2006 and it sounds like we are still in the 50's. I can't believe it. \nHere is a kick in the *** for you all? What about a gay "interracial" relationship. Two "wrongs" must make it right, huh? How about this question when are people going to stop pointing fingers and assume responsibility for their own actions and beliefs? \nOh' and when I see a mixed couple dating it WARMS MY HEART TO KNOW THAT PEOPLE ARE COMING TOGETHER WITH DEEPER UNDERSTANDING THEN SKIN COLOR OR GENDER!!
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My parents were the same way when I dated outside my race and I didn't understand it, I was happy and they were ruining everything.  I think if you are happy with him then be with him regardless of what your parents say (I did).  They will try everything to prevent you from seeing him but in this situation they are kinda being selfish and racist at the same time.  There's nothing wrong with interracial dating (now-a-days).  Good luck with your parents accepting your happiness.
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When will we ever reach a stage where these things will stop bothering us? Why are we still hung up on race? When you are dating this guy, why does the thought that it could be a bad thing even occur to you? No its not bad if both party in a relationship are mature enough & sensible about it. But now that you have posted this question, sit back & think if you really are confortable with status quo!