Hello folks, for today's crazy talk topic, I'd like to discuss an something that seems to have a lot of folks debating, which is this issue of "swirling". If you all are not familiar, "swirling" is a reference to someone of one ethnicity dating or being in a relationship with someone of a different ethnicity. Some examples of swirly couples are Halle Berry and her husband, Olivier Martinez, Kim and Kanye West would be considered a couple down with the swirl, and so forth.
Personally, I believe love is love. No matter whether the partner is black, hispanic, white, or Asian, love shouldn't have any boundaries especially racial boundaries. Now I live in Brooklyn, Ny, particularly Bed-Stuy, and I must say, the swirl is real! All day long I see interracial couples from various backgrounds all boo-ed up in their swirly bliss. Being that its summertime and more people are outside, it seems as if interracial dating is becoming more and more popular. Now don't get me wrong, I know interracial dating has been going on for centuries but the thing is America seems to be getting to a point where the mixing of different ethnicities is becoming more accepted. We have came along way since the days where interracial marriages were banned but the journey is not over yet, as there is much more work to be done.
For me, I could care less about who other people choose to date, but I must say, I don't think I would date outside my race. This is not to say that men from other races aren't attractive, it's just that, hmm, how to I put this... I love me some black men! Black American, African, Caribbean, all black men seem to just appeal more to me. I must say I do feel a little ashamed of saying this, but it's the truth. Honestly, my attraction to black men is more then just the fact that they are black. Its like a spiritual thing. Growing up, my parents used to have all of these posters with black couples on it, or would have paintings that had a pregnant, naked, black woman on it with her ebony boyfriend behind her caressing her womb; you know, images that depecited "Black Love". As a child, looking at all of these images made me fantasize about my dark chocolate prince all day. Now that I am older, this notion of my Black king seems imbedded in my mind to the point where I don't think I could settle for anything else. It's not to say that I would NEVER date outside my race, its just that I have "type."
So lovely people, I'd like to ask you all, how do you feel about interracial dating and interracial marriages? Do you agree that interracial dating is becoming more accepting, or do you believe that it is just a fad soon to fade? And if you can, please share your interracial dating experiences, or discuss whether or not you would date outside of your race. I would love to know your thoughts on the topic! And don'd be shy folks, there is nothing wrong with a lil Crazy Talk! :-)
Love this post! I completely agree with you. I've dated outside my race and can honestly say there's no one I love more than a black man. I believe in black love and support it wholeheartedly. As far as interracial dating goes, I love the idea that can literally date and love whoever you want, especially since love knows no color. Also, I don't limiting yourself to one race or ethnicity is even healthy because you never know what your heart will desire. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the love sweetie! And I agree with the point you made about not limiting yourself to one race. Often, I feel as if some women limit themselves to men within their race and when they cant find a good man they claim their are "no good men out there". I think that if more women were open to exploring interracial relationships, they may end up finding their true love. Great point Ms. Dantzler!
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