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Question Well I'm white and I'm not racist by any means.I find Hispanics and different races attractive,(includes my own race.) But my family is sorta against the me dating outside my own race.I don't want to upset them, but I want to date who I want to date. It's to the point where I say something, they tease to the point of unesssary comments.. I just need advice please.
Answer hi kelsey,
i think dating whoever you want is something that every person is entitled to do. it's amazing that you have an open mind and i only wish more people were like you.
i would recommend a couple of things. first of all, have a serious talk with your family. i know you don't want to upset them but it's obvious they upset you. and family is a two-way street. they can't read your mind and probably don't realize just how much they're hurting you by what they're doing. and sometimes because families are so close, there's no boundary with the teasing and they think they can get away with it.
i'm sure they mean no harm but it's okay to be honest with them about how you feel. who knows, you might even get to understand why they are the way they are with you dating someone from a different race.
another thing. racism is a real issue and people outside your family might treat you the same way. you obviously can't sit someone down each time it happens so take the high road and ignore them. most people who taunt others do it to get a rise out of them. and by giving into your anger or annoyance you let them win. just remember, it's your happiness and no one else's business.
