Racism in romance

I've noticed something here recently that while none of my business, does seem like something someone should comment on. and I know this is going to piss some people off and probably make a lot of people here hate me for saying it, but again I think it's something that needs to be said. Finding one race more physically attractive than another and vice versa, doesn't make you a racist. Furthermore, I think it's wrong to use the race card to try and guilt trip people into a relationship,. Their preferences should be respected not used against them. If nothing else, this would be a horrible way to start a relationship. Calming someone is a racist because they don't find your race appealing, isn't much different than claiming a person is sexist for not wanting to engage in a same sex relationship with you. There's plenty of things out of our control which people might find attractive or unattractive. You just have to find someone who's willing to accept you for who you are that's all, you can't force people to love you.

People actually do stuff like that? I mean I personally have zero preference when it comes to race but I can understand that there's people who prefer a certain ethnicity over others, I wouldn't call them racist...Well except for the ones who have an unhealthy fetish/obsession when it comes to certain ethnic groups based only on stereotypes and preconceived notions about men/women from those groups. That's definitely kinda falling into the "a little racist" territory even if their intentions aren't bad.

It technically is racism, since you're placing one race at a disadvantage than another, but were I to judge someone who rejected me for being white, I would call them shallow, not racist. Because you can't choose what traits your genes are instinctively attracted to. (Actually, you can with some conscious effort, but I digress.) Having a preference towards lets say olive skin tones, or almond eyes is really no different than having a preference toward red heads or brunettes. But love and attraction are two different things, and I've seen some intriguing couples throughout the years who would have never been together had they not stepped far beyond their sociological comfort zones, or bent the paradigms of their attractions to accommodate someone beyond their vanilla desires. Not everyone has the capacity of empathy or strength to do that on a whim though, so I don't think it's fair to judge people who fall short. By the way, welcome back, Neeto. Been a while.

Nope. Not racist at all. Preference is what attracts and interests you. I'm not attracted to Hispanics and Blacks but that doesn't mean I hate them. They just don't stimulate my sexual interest just like how 'trans women' don't stimulate my sexual interest and never will. Racism doesn't really line up with romance at all. According to Google: [1]Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior. [2]The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races. Really, those who thinks having a preference is racist/bigotry are fucking retarded.

I already felt attraction with European/Asian people. I never had any sexual attraction with Arabic/African people. But if I ended up falling in love romantically with someone from that last 2, I don't believe that the fact I never had sexual attraction would stop me, who knows, the romance fellings could light up something that I never felt. I really wanna date someone with a pretty face, but that doesn't mean I'm racist. If someone is racist are that nerds that only want an asiatic girl because "only" them are pretty. Preferences =/= exclusiveness

It is slightly racist, but not in the way of blatant hate. I mean, you're not born with a proclivity for one (Let's say it right.) ethnicity over another, you form opinions based on what you see, hear and are told thru out your life. You can't compare it to being called out for not liking your same sex, that is something you have no real ("") control over and not to mention that being gay has absolutely nothing to do with ethnicity. You have preferences, I get that and so do I. However, I'm not going to sit here and lie to myself by saying there aren't reasons for my preferences for one group over another. I understand that it isn't "just because", but "because of". That's not trying to validate my reasoning, rather, that's understanding, myself, why I'm attracted (Attraction is a weird thing, it's not always about what you see.) to certain kinds or groups of people. Realistically, I find women of every ethnicity to be beautiful, but I know I find some groups over all more attractive than others.

I don't think it's racist in the slightest neither. It's just what we personally perceive as attractive - that's really all it boils down to at the end of the day. Personally I find all races attractive, I mean if I think the girl is cute af then it doesn't really matter to me.

As I've said before, It's just a physical preference. No one with half a mind would think that being attracted to dark hair, or blue eyes is racist. Same thing with skin tone, as much as many would like to argue, Many different races have different 'normal' looks. It's why people who aren't around asian people may say all asian people look the same(this is obviously not true.), Or of any other race. Personally I've always liked pale skin and blue eyes, Never been a fan of tans Doesn't make me racist. Specially since some of my closet friends have always been of a darker tone. As long as you don't treat them poorly or any differently as any other person. Than no racism. You are never obligated to sleep or date someone.

I wonder how a blind person would answer this, since there are so many absolutely honest people who's only qualms are only about desirable looks.