Does race factor into who you'd date?

AirForceTeacher · Nov 29, 2008

I am often attracted to women of other races (ethnic groups if you prefer that term) especially black and Asian. I've even dated one black girl for a while. Unfortunately, I don't have very much in common with most black women culturally, and I think that would get in the way. I don't think that's a racist thing, because frankly, I'd be way more open to experience African-American culture than date someone very redneck or a NASCAR fan. Totally can't go there.

HoosierCanuck · Nov 29, 2008

deliciousBass said:
I actually agree with you. I haven't found that many women who are willing to date Latino guys IRL and if you go to dating sites like Match.com you will get infinitely more matches if you are Caucasian.

You're a very nice-looking guy. Too bad I'm too old! lol

In all seriousness though, sorry to hear you've had no luck. I know a lot of women who would date Latino guys. I've been attracted to several over the years.

trOlliJokinen · Nov 29, 2008

I don't see the big deal with latino guys. Heck I wouldn't date one either.

ChristianCritic · Nov 29, 2008

Historia said:
Really? Have you been in Wisconsin lately, other than small cities and towns? Milwaukee has a large African-American population and a growing Latino population. I'm not sure about Madison, but Green Bay has been changing a lot when it comes to ethnic diversity in the last ten years. Green Bay (and nearby cities like Appleton and Manitowac) have a fast growing Mexican/Mexican-American and African-American (especially from Chicago and Milwaukee) populations. Wisconsin is also one of the states (Minnesota another) where a large number of Hmong families came to as a result of an agreement with the US government for helping the US during the Vietnam War.

I was obviously exaggerating. But yes, I've been to Wisconsin--it's the state next door to me! I've been to Door County, to Kenosha, to Milwaukee, to Madison--it's a great place to vacation!

deliciousBass · Nov 29, 2008

HoosierCanuck said:
You're a very nice-looking guy. Too bad I'm too old! lol

In all seriousness though, sorry to hear you've had no luck. I know a lot of women who would date Latino guys. I've been attracted to several over the years.

Haha thanks. I hear that online but rarely IRL

But my experiences and who girls say they would date do not match up... I think you have to be really, really good looking for girls to want to consider dating outside their race or something.

Wren · Nov 29, 2008

ChristianCritic said:
I was obviously exaggerating. But yes, I've been to Wisconsin--it's the state next door to me! I've been to Door County, to Kenosha, to Milwaukee, to Madison--it's a great place to vacation!

Chicago is a great place to vacation too. It's where I usually go for short vacations.

I do think that Asian men have a much harder time, than Latino and African-American men, finding dates outside of their ethnicity in this area though.

ChristianCritic · Nov 29, 2008

Historia said:
Chicago is a great place to vacation too. It's where I usually go for short vacations.

I do think that Asian men have a much harder time, than Latino and African-American men, finding dates outside of their ethnicity in this area though.

Yeah, I feel sorry for BOTH of them--just kidding!

HoosierCanuck · Nov 29, 2008

dB quote:
"But my experiences and who girls say they would date do not match up... I think you have to be really, really good looking for girls to want to consider dating outside their race or something."

well...they're missing out, in my humble opinion.

HoosierCanuck · Nov 29, 2008

trOlliJokinen said:
If it's too hot, you're too pansy!

I totally agree. If you're curious about how much weight I'm carrying, my myspace page has pics. My current username is Canuxfan

deliciousBass · Nov 29, 2008

HoosierCanuck said:
dB quote:
"But my experiences and who girls say they would date do not match up... I think you have to be really, really good looking for girls to want to consider dating outside their race or something."

well...they're missing out, in my humble opinion.

haha thanks. I kinda like myself so I sometimes think they're missing out too

ChristianCritic · Nov 29, 2008

deliciousBass said:
Haha thanks. I hear that online but rarely IRL

But my experiences and who girls say they would date do not match up... I think you have to be really, really good looking for girls to want to consider dating outside their race or something.

It doesn't really matter because in the end, each guy and gal only needs ONE woman or man. And if you have a lot to offer someone and that person's not interested, hey, it's her loss. I think that men and women should just be honest about whether or not they'd date interracially so that they don't send guys or gals on a wild goose chase! I mean, feelings get hurt when someone gets disqualified, but that's an experience which everyone experiences--it's not like somebody's CIVIL RIGHTS are being violated or something. One generalization which I CAN make is that I've observed that most interracial couples seem to be exceptionally in love with one another and treat each other especially well!

trOlliJokinen · Nov 29, 2008

HoosierCanuck said:
I totally agree. If you're curious about how much weight I'm carrying, my myspace page has pics. My current username is Canuxfan

I wasn't that curious I just wondered if you'd be straightforward or get offended I asked about weight. I'll check it out anyhow and give you my criticism

HoosierCanuck · Nov 29, 2008

trOlliJokinen said:
I wasn't that curious I just wondered if you'd be straightforward or get offended I asked about weight. I'll check it out anyhow and give you my criticism

go for it....if you dare.......(evil laugh)

Nah...I used to get offended about weight comments but let's face it...I only have myself to blame for it.

I just battle it alot because

a) my mom is an RN who has NEVER had a weight problem and gives me grief as often as possible
b) my experience is that guys overall are truly repulsed by SHORT women with extra weight. I know several obese women over 5'3" who've found love (I guess....) but short-n-fat is apparently a bad combo....

trOlliJokinen · Nov 29, 2008

HoosierCanuck said:
go for it....if you dare.......(evil laugh)

Nah...I used to get offended about weight comments but let's face it...I only have myself to blame for it.

I just battle it alot because

a) my mom is an RN who has NEVER had a weight problem and gives me grief as often as possible
b) my experience is that guys overall are truly repulsed by SHORT women with extra weight. I know several obese women over 5'3" who've found love (I guess....) but short-n-fat is apparently a bad combo....

My Grandmother was a RN and she gave me all kinds of hellfire over my weight (despite feeding me 3 course meals after school). People are people, that's about all you can say. If people don't like me because of my weight, oh well, I guess I'll be single. Sure there's the lonely days and nights but it's not worth it being miserable. Think about it this way, the same society that rejects you is the one that tramples over people and kills them to get into wal mart on black fridays.

You don't seem like you have a huge weight problem for me. You would be a lot better looking if you gave up the cubs though Short and fat may not be the best combo in the world (I live with that as well) but there's ways to overcome that and for me sense, honesty and personality count a lot more than inches and pounds.

HoosierCanuck · Nov 29, 2008

trOlliJokinen said:
My Grandmother was a RN and she gave me all kinds of hellfire over my weight (despite feeding me 3 course meals after school). People are people, that's about all you can say. If people don't like me because of my weight, oh well, I guess I'll be single. Sure there's the lonely days and nights but it's not worth it being miserable. Think about it this way, the same society that rejects you is the one that tramples over people and kills them to get into wal mart on black fridays.

You don't seem like you have a huge weight problem for me. You would be a lot better looking if you gave up the cubs though Short and fat may not be the best combo in the world (I live with that as well) but there's ways to overcome that and for me sense, honesty and personality count a lot more than inches and pounds.

give up the Cubs?????? NEVER!!!!! LOL I can relate to them so well....y'know...choking when it counts!

trOlliJokinen · Nov 29, 2008

HoosierCanuck said:
give up the Cubs?????? NEVER!!!!! LOL I can relate to them so well....y'know...choking when it counts!

I relate to the Braves, well honestly more Bobby Cox than anything. I'm big, grumpy and have bad knees but people seem to love me. I guess that's why I'm a fan. BTW, my mom and dad both watched Ryne Sandberg play in Class A ball in South Carolina before he got traded from the Phillies.

timbo81 · Nov 29, 2008

for me it does

I don't particularly find white women attractive, and i'm white.

I prefer a more exotic look/asian/dark/latin etc.

HoosierCanuck · Nov 29, 2008

trOlliJokinen said:
I relate to the Braves, well honestly more Bobby Cox than anything. I'm big, grumpy and have bad knees but people seem to love me. I guess that's why I'm a fan. BTW, my mom and dad both watched Ryne Sandberg play in Class A ball in South Carolina before he got traded from the Phillies.

My cousins down in 'Bama are Braves fans. It's Brewers and Cardinals that turn my stomach.

trOlliJokinen · Nov 29, 2008

HoosierCanuck said:
My cousins down in 'Bama are Braves fans. It's Brewers and Cardinals that turn my stomach.

I have a cousin that pitches for the Brewers

HoosierCanuck · Nov 29, 2008

trOlliJokinen said:
I have a cousin that pitches for the Brewers

My condolences. lol Who's that?

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