Europe & Interracial Relationships
For years I’ve heard about Europe from my friends. I’ve always been told it’s such a open minded culture. I think I might have to explore that option soon. I’ve been told by several people that interracial relationships thrive in the European cultures. From what I’ve heard, traveling from country to country is similar to traveling from state to state. I can only imagine being in the UK and riding a train for a couple hours and be in a totally different country. A country with totally different social views. It has to be amazing. I recently found out that Great Brittan has the highest number of interracial couples in the world. I began to wonder why. So I found a this video to give me some insight.
The biggest difference that I’ve heard, is they are open minded. It seems that Europe has been a melting pot for decades. It appears that people from several continents migrate to Europe. I’m surprised by the number of Africans and West Indians in Europe. I was also surprised by their population in Canada. Both seem to have one thing in common, the acceptance of interracial relationships.
I was watching the Jefferson’s a few weeks ago. The discussion was on the Willis’ older, bi-racial son going to live in Europe because of their relaxed views on race. One can only imagine, but that was in the 1970’s. That’s almost 30 years ago. Are we, Americans, that far behind in acceptance?
I’ve heard stories from people that are in the military stationed in Germany. The white women pursue the black soldiers aggressively. Why? To move and increase their quality of life in America. I know that the women want citizenship, but that’s no different from American women being gold diggers. If the only thing they want from me is companionship and citizenship, how is that different from the American gold digger?
Is it wrong to marry for citizenship? Would you marry to gain citizenship, increase your quality of life and move to another country? Is it that simple or does the idea of true love cloud our judgement?
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August 14th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Thanks…I’ll check out your site soon.
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I agree that Europe is much more open to interracial relationships. I married interracially (since divorced) - my family initially struggled with the relationship - however it was my Dutch grandmother who was the most accepting and brought the rest of the family along.
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August 16th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Europe has some of the beautiful women … I want to go over for Octoberfest!
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You should go . . . you would love it. London, Paris, and of course, Amsterdam, are fantastic. And who doesn’t love a brother with a British accent. . .
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August 16th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I have a American Texas accent… but I think I would like Amsterdam! lol
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People are frequently attracted to accents different than their own - British/U.S. - so I’m sure you would enjoy your travels!
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August 16th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Damn I need a passport.
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I’m Scottish and I’m in an interracial relationship with an Nigerian guy called Siji. Although he was born & bred in Manchester.
He’s brilliant, but anyway, yeah I totally agree that interracial relationships are more accepted here but I still do get some abuse (not really abuse). I’m from a small town so people sometimes are quite racist (more ignorant). Someone even asked me if Siji can speak English! And people have told me I’m disgusting and ask me what’s wrong with white guys, tell me to stick to my own race etc.. But I think it’s easy to get passed that. Those people are, like I said, just ignorant. I do think that everyone is entitled to an opinion though.
I have a preference for black men, although I have dated others. I just find black men sexier and generally have a better attitude. Its also nice to have someone who can actually dance too!
And Ethan, chicks over here dig American accents so they’d love you, haha.
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