Do you think that interracial marriage is acceptable?
925594
I am a white American Female and my husband, a Filipino, is the best thing that has ever happened to me.  I could not imagine life without him.  Interracial marriage is perfectly acceptable as long as the people love each other and are ready to forge a new life together whatever the obstacles.  Our biggest obstacle was some cultural stuff because we grew up so very differently, but with time love and tenderness we worked through it and are falling more in love everyday!
917310
I'm a lesbian in a committed long term relationship (over three years and counting!) and of course I wish it were legal.  The only argument against it is a religious one and since marriage is a legal institution and not a religious one, that shouldn't have any bearing on the subject.  Besides which, just because the majority of people feel what I do in my personal life is not for them, does not mean they should be able to make decisions control what I do and feel in my personal life.  This has happened in the past with races and cultures and the majority of people controlled what (for example) the African Americans could and couldn't do (segregation, voting etc.) and we now recognize this as wrong.  I'm hoping that we can overcome this one day as the other races have.
451701
You can never generalize.  Some do some dont.  Just like some Black folks, I propose, might think its wrong to marry Indians.\n\nBottom line, its up to the individual, but for what it's worth, this is not an uncommon occurance, especially in the South.  I personally can think of maybe a half dozen Black Indians I know, but then again I live in Oakland, CA, a place with large Native and Black communities.
735504
I don't think having multiple ethnicity is at all a problem. People nowadays have mixed racial origins. No one is every racially pure. The problem is that we still have racism plaguing our society. There is no racial superiority or anything. No race is above another. None is more or less superior than the other. I think having an Asian-African American child is acceptable. There is no reason why it shouldn't be. I would love to see an individual with such a wonderful blend of ethnicity. Having such a person brought to this world would make it more interesting and for some reason, he/she might even help people of different races love and accept one another. For the parents of such a child, I say 'thank you' for adding to the world's diversity of people and for not making something as little as racial differences get in the way of a good relationship.
346844
Personally I think that it is fine. there is nothing wrong with either race. Society (including the government) is trying preserve racial purity, because if the races mix, it makes categorizing what race you are imposable. which is in my opinion a good thing, because that leads to racial equality.\n\nFYI I am white, and I married a black woman.
28901
Beauty lies in the eye of beholder. Each person will be more attracted to person of the same community in most cases. That is why interracial marriages are very rare.
279564
Yes. \nI am white.... caucasian.... pigment deficient... whatever you want to call it. I've dated (and married) women of other races throughout my life. The darker the skin, the more racism we experienced. I did not feel it from many outsiders, just mainly from my family... until I dated black women and eventually married two of them. Then I experienced it pretty much everywhere we went, to different degrees... both from blacks and from whites. \n\nMe and my second wife broke up in '94, and since then I haven't been in an interracial relationship... not by choice - just happened to fall in love with someone that was a little short of pigment.\n\nI don't know your reason for asking. I personally think that we should all love whoever we are meant to love and never make a choice based on color of skin. I will say however that in interracial relationships, there is a lot of additional pressure and outside resistance and negativity that doesn't exist in "same color" relationships.\n\nIt amazes me how in all other aspects of life, we LIKE contrast and are drwn to it. "Wow, I want that white car with the tan interior." "Those kaki pants look great with that red shirt." "I love the colors that you have picked for your house... they really compliment each other."\n\nExcept when it comes to the color of our skin.\n\nAren't we referred to as "THE human race" and "humanKIND?" \nNotice that neither word is plural.\n\nOZ
715814
Love finds itself in strange and unusual ways for many. Interracial dating is fine for me, but it depends on the relationship. Some people are against it, others aren't. It depends on the relationship.
1064483
It really depends on the maturity level of the people involved...Whether it is the two in the relationship, the family that the couple has close ties with, and everyone else who may possess an opinion that has value.\n\nAny relationship can work, with the commitment of both individuals involved. Certainly a couple shouldn't see their differing races as a point of conflict, rather a platform of opportunity. If both people are inquisitive and accepting, then there isn't any limit to the level at which they can function in both worlds.\n\nMany people still maintain old prejudices, and it's difficult to escape from that. It can be done.\n\nIf you're currently in that situation, the best of luck to you!
958644
I understand your dilemma; however I thinks cultural differences are good for a marriage.  I am African American and my husband is of Yemen descent.  He was raised in Tanzania.  I think he has chosen to follow his heart and look at people for people.  We sit and create our own world and not let family, culture or society dictate the love we have for one another.  I love him with all my heart and despite the approval of my mother and sister, because of his Arab background.  He stands by me and I will for him. If you stop looking at her as a Hungarian and start looking at her as the women Allah gave you; then everything will work itself out.
406312
Nope not at all.  As long as the couple is good together and happy w/ each other it shouldn't matter what colour their skin tone is.  I'm completely happy with my other half and he is black/ puerto rican.  If I would have stuck to 'my own kind' as people have phrased it I wouldn't have gotten with and fell in love with my bf.  And that would have been my loss.  When you limit yourself to just your own race you risk potentionally missing out on alot of good people and possibly love too.
989428
OK, we get it.  Your question is tongue in cheek.\n\nWell, one reason they should be allowed to marry is, their ceremonies would be ...... FABULOUS!\n\nAlso, if you don't like them, remember.... the divorce rate is 50%, so you'd be doing a disservice to half these people.
574599
well as long as you and your partner like it it is OK and who says what is normal? I believe if it pleases you and your partner the rest of the world shouldn't tell you if it is right or wrong what you do behind closed doors don't matter to us. If it pleases you GO AHEAD. IT IS NOT WRONG
857620
I think its fine. But to be honest I would much rather prefer to date/marry in my race not because of skin color or nothing like that but because If I date someone of a differenace race  I know it will always be a issue and if we ever got in a fight He might call me some racist terms  and ya know how it goes... and someone in my race can't do that
127726
I'm white and I married a Mexican. One of the best decisions of my life. (Not just because he's Mexican, but becasue I love him and he loves me. Race should never matter.)
940450
It's not a matter of for or against. An individual has a right to decide who s/he chooses to date. Some like blondes, some brunettes, some redheads. \n\nAnd there are others who prefer to date outside their race. It's just a matter of personal preference. However it is preferable for both to understand the culture of each other. Otherwise friction can occur in the relationship. \n\nMy women have been African, Caribbean and Latin American, by the way. And the woman I am going to marry has a bit of all three!
994746
I feel great about it! I really don't mind interracial dating. I think its beautiful when people can express their feelings and not bow to the status que placed on us by society. People forget the culture of america and so it seems, there isn't what they would describe a "problem" with this situation, They choose not to address it, well the "problem" is people being color blind, to the specifics of the word, BLIND TO THE COLORS AROUND YOU. They are unwilling to accept them and hence they are not there or you are blind to them. I don't believe in color blindness, its ignorance, it needs to change, be aware of the wonderous variety around you and accept it. I Think its extremly interesting to learn about other people's ways of life. I think its really sad that people of any race can simply 'dis' others becuase they are of any color.