Do You Know Of Any Interracial Relationships?

The world is a complicated machine. There are so many parts and factors to consider. I honestly doubt we'll ever see the day when it runs perfectly. Our species is simply far too diverse and close-minded to ever let such a thing happen. Take race for instance. This was, is and always will be a huge issue amongst humans. We must be the only species that cares about the color of skin. This concern clearly derives from fear. Fear of the unknown, as some folks put it. Since none of us know what it's really like to be a different race, many people fear what they don't know/understand. As if there's some secret, unsavory ritual going on. I often wonder if humans will ever move past the issue of interracial relationships and find it within themselves to accept everyone equally. So far things are not looking good.

Do you know of any interracial relationships? Of course you do! Or at least a few in the Hollywood circuit. We see this stuff on TV and in tabloids all the time. But, do you have any friends or acquaintances who are involved in interracial relationships? I know I do. One of my close friends from high school is Asian and his fiance is white. I am also Caucasian, and I can honestly say that this interracial relationship doesn't affect me whatsoever. Why should it? They treat each other well, and I don't wish to date the girl. On the other hand, some folks don't like it. They get odd glares all the time while out in public, as I'm certain many interracial couples do. I'd think by now our society would be past all this, but for some reason they can't be. One thing everyone should do is ask themselves how interracial relationships affect them. If you can come up with something legitimate, I'd be surprised. The truth is it has no bearing on you or your life whatsoever when it comes to strangers and their interracial relationships. Therefore you shouldn't be offended or perturbed.

Ignorance is often the issue where race is concerned. People typically judge things they don't understand. Whether it be choice of music, interracial relationships, or ways of life, it's imperative to learn more before you make judgments. I am addressing all races when I say this, because individuals from all of them do it.

Interracial Relationships

Listening to my parents talk about it, interracial relationships were much different a generation ago. My mom used to tell me about how she was treated when she would date black men in the 60s. At the very least, people would do a double take. Sometimes, she would even be harassed by the police officers. No one wanted to see interracial dating, and they especially didn't want to see interracial marriage. It was so taboo that it wasn't even discussed in many communities. The idea was repugnant to a large segment of American society.

Although I am sure there are still people against interracial relationship dating, in my experience it has never been a problem. I have been in several different interracial relationships, and no one has ever said anything to me about it. I suppose that I live in a very tolerant area, but even so it is striking how normal it is for most people in my peer group. My friends come from all different races, and we all date freely. We have all of the problems that young people have everywhere, But none of those problems have anything to do with race.

Still, I know that at least in some places, interracial relationships are less accepted than they are here. My cousin just had an interracial marriage, and her parents all but disowned her. I went down to North Carolina to participate in the wedding ceremony, and it was one of the most awkward events I have ever experienced. Neither family would look at the other one, and it was only after the drinks had been flowing for a while that conversation finally started. It seemed like such a big deal to make out of nothing. Who really cares about someone else's skin color anyway?

I suppose that, if you live in a community like that, it is very difficult to keep a long-term interracial relationship going. My cousin has talked to me about it a few times, and it sounds like life has been pretty hard since she started her current relationship. Sometimes, the biases that people have are subtle, but they are still there. No one wants to have to put up with a constant undercurrent of hostility from their friends and families. It is no wonder that there aren't more interracial relationships in this country. They are just simply too hard for many people to keep going.