About Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee) Expertise I can help you with anything you need to know about interracial dating. I myself have been in many relationship with different races. I have also experienced when your parents are not accepting of who you want to date. So if you ever need advice feel free to ask me.
Experience I have dated many guys of various races,cultures and religions.I have also helped many of my friends who had dated different races. Also I've been in different high school and college related organizations.
Question I'm 17 and i have been with my boyfriend for 9 months. I'm white and he's black. my aunt and uncle make a big deal about it. i don't understand why they don't want me to be with him he makes me happy. i live on my own so they never do see him. his family is fine with our being together but my family barely even talks to me now. it's the same way at my school. i've lost a lot of friends for being with him. what should i do. i lovew him and i refuse to choose between my family and friends and him.
Answer Hey Suzy
Well just stay together and just deal with it like you continue to do. There's nothing else to do. You can't change your friend's or family's opinion about him so all that you can do is just deal with it. I know it's probaly very hard for the both of you but in the end it will be worth it and this is just an obstacle your relationship will have to overcome. Just wait it out a little longer. It has only been 9 months and that is a short time ( although it might seem long for you) for a relationship. Show them how serious you are about this guy and how much he loves you. For most families, after a few years they usually accept the guy. You are their daughter and I'm sure they will come back into your life eventually. And forget about your friends. They are not your friends if they don't want to be with you because of that. Actually I'm kind of shocked about that. Usually friends are ok with that especially teenagers. But they are not REAL friends to be doing that to you. So just wait it out, make new friends if you have to, and just see what happens. Sorry to hear what has been going on with you! I wish you the best of luck....and I hope all your friends and family will come around soon!
Melissa
