An Interracial Couple, Thinking of Becoming One?

terracial couple, as any couple, will sooner or later argue about something. When there is an argument no one guards their tongue, it comes up and floods out. If one of you is prone to say a few profane words, they might slip out during the heat of an argument.

Should interracial couples discuss this prior to becoming a couple? I think so. But like most couples, one or the other might think it but don’t bring it up because you’re so in love you are sure it won’t happen to you. Being a couple, crossing ethnic barriers, whether you like it or not has its own set of challenges. Along with the relationship over time there will be negative comments and negative attitudes, which may come from strangers, family and friends.

We’ve come a long way but some things have not changed in the hearts of some people, as we have witnessed with the voting in of a black president. Sad but true. If you are considering being an interracial couple, it is better to acknowledge what you might face by discussing how you will handle situations as they arise. Don’t put your head in the clouds and pretend we live in a perfect world with perfect people.

Where do you begin? An interracial couple should talk to each other about what you like and dislike. Say those tough words, nick names people have related to your culture; discuss how you will respond and what it means to each of you. Promise each other that you will not bring up those names in your arguments. Couples argue and these times bring out the worse in couples but interracial relationships can hedge themselves by agreeing to avoid ethnic name calling.

You can’t be responsible for what other people say, but you can strengthened the one targeted in the relationship with words of support, and declaration of who they are to you. This helps to build your partner up. Pay attention to where you are and who is around. There are times when you need to take the initiative, or lead, to shield your partner.

At the end of the day, it might not be a bad idea to query each other about how you did on behalf of each other. It might sound like this, if you are a man: “How did your knight in shining armor do for his lady today?” As the lady, you might ask: “How did your lady do today, my lord?”

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