Since we're a crew of long-distancers, a lot of us I imagine will be involved with someone who is from a different country/culture/race etc. It only really occurred to me a few weeks ago that technically I am in an interracial relationship! My guy is Canadian but is from Bangladesh. So, when I was there, not only was I noticing little differences in NZ vs Canada lifestyles (there are more than I expected!) but I also got to see the Bengali influence on his life which was pretty cool. (he made me the best. curry. ever.)
I did notice a couple times when we were together and being coupley that people (in both cases here, old ladies) would give funny looks and one comment which the only words I caught were "white girl" so I assumed it was a racist remark. I was kinda taken aback because it never entered my head that some people would notice that sort of thing. Then, when I put some photos up on my facebook, some family members who I BARELY speak to made a big fuss and told my grandmother about it and oh my god! I couldn't believe it was even an issue whatsoever. It really surprised me people still have these weird opinions. I thought the main issue would be that he lives in Canada, not the fact he has brown skin - but no!
Who here is in an interracial (or intercultural?) relationship? Has anything about race been an issue whatsoever? Share stories
(a favourite bit - seeing the contrast of skin on skin! Soooo hot. Mmmm.)
I did notice a couple times when we were together and being coupley that people (in both cases here, old ladies) would give funny looks and one comment which the only words I caught were "white girl" so I assumed it was a racist remark. I was kinda taken aback because it never entered my head that some people would notice that sort of thing. Then, when I put some photos up on my facebook, some family members who I BARELY speak to made a big fuss and told my grandmother about it and oh my god! I couldn't believe it was even an issue whatsoever. It really surprised me people still have these weird opinions. I thought the main issue would be that he lives in Canada, not the fact he has brown skin - but no!
Who here is in an interracial (or intercultural?) relationship? Has anything about race been an issue whatsoever? Share stories
(a favourite bit - seeing the contrast of skin on skin! Soooo hot. Mmmm.)
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