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Posted by sandynadsPosted by lisabethur8
I want to share something: was approached at the mall/supermarket by these fellows who were trying to sign up people for volunteer work worldwide and go out into the world, and they will pay for your airfare, accommodations, food, but all you have to do is sacrifice your time full time, and your company, your energy, leave your family and friends behind. They were really forceful, trying to make you BLEED your heart. I'm like, no, sorry, find someone else who has can fully do that FULL time, and be away from their family. It's as if he/these people have NO effing clue that there are people out there who don't want that. They think you should drop everything to save the world. It kind of god me irritated. I had to tell them truthfully, hey we have things to worry about in our own backyard k?
My father in law is sick, and plenty need us in our own household,family ect. Find someone who doesn't have ties k? They're so persistent.
sounds like an aqua... or jupiter in aqua.click to expand
Posted by VenusAquarius
I have dated outside my race quite often. I did not face any major challenges based on race.
However, I did experience a few things that I considered minor. I don't easily fit the black woman stereotype...and comments have been made to that effect. However, that is something I have lived with all my life.
Most importantly, both black men and white men have pointed out that I don't fit the stereotype. So, I can't truly call it a race thing. It's probably more of a cognitive miser thing. Being able to think you can fit everyone in some sort of box must give some people some sort of comfort.
My husband, to this day, teases me about various ways that I am "different." But, he also says that's why he loves me.
So, trying to stereotype based on race is probably the only annoying thing. It only becomes annoying if the person is obnoxious about race (I call it being "racey") or expresses some disappointment about it.
For example, I dated a white Sag who expressed some kind a feeling about and stereotype about poverty, education, and unwed motherhood that I did not fit. I was insulted because the "issue" kept being vocalized to where it seemed he was disappointed or intimidated...I don't really know but, I know it felt negative. What disappointed me is that he was so cool, knowledgeable, and basically loved black culture. So, WTF?
Posted by WaterCupPosted by VenusAquarius
I have dated outside my race quite often. I did not face any major challenges based on race.
However, I did experience a few things that I considered minor. I don't easily fit the black woman stereotype...and comments have been made to that effect. However, that is something I have lived with all my life.
Most importantly, both black men and white men have pointed out that I don't fit the stereotype. So, I can't truly call it a race thing. It's probably more of a cognitive miser thing. Being able to think you can fit everyone in some sort of box must give some people some sort of comfort.
My husband, to this day, teases me about various ways that I am "different." But, he also says that's why he loves me.
So, trying to stereotype based on race is probably the only annoying thing. It only becomes annoying if the person is obnoxious about race (I call it being "racey") or expresses some disappointment about it.
For example, I dated a white Sag who expressed some kind a feeling about and stereotype about poverty, education, and unwed motherhood that I did not fit. I was insulted because the "issue" kept being vocalized to where it seemed he was disappointed or intimidated...I don't really know but, I know it felt negative. What disappointed me is that he was so cool, knowledgeable, and basically loved black culture. So, WTF?
I know exactly what you're talking about. One Bangladeshi lady straight up told me that I don't have 'black people feet'. Wtf is black people feet? I was so offended & angry, I wanted to slap her in the face tbh with you, but I calmly asked her to explain what she meant. She meant I was not ashy. LOL! I just explained to her that I take good care of myself & that being ashy has nothing with being black, it just means that someone is not moisturising their skin right or whatever. She pissed me off though.click to expand
Posted by Nala13
Thanks for all the comments everyone. I was wondering about things like food, music hobbies you considered fun but they didn't, you know cultural differences. I was married to an African and although we were both black the cultural differences were a nightmare.
The watching me for 7 months didn't creep me out. In fact, I was flattered. What he said was I noticed you back in May but I didn't say anything I just kept looking at you.
I don't get" outraged or creeped out easily". In fact, I think most of my thoughts are probably on the "huh, WTH," side.
I doubt anything will come of it. I don't pursue men. So unless he does or says something, this will just be a crush. It did make me feel special, I won't lie. The funny thing is I didn't even realize that I needed to feel special.
Posted by scorpiogirl99Posted by ScarlettGirl
Its actually quite soul destroying for the non-Taurus.
We talk every day and then without warning, nothing for days, weeks, no response, no "hey I need some by-myself time" nothing. The other person, if they care, is then left to try and figure out...is he mad?...did I say something wrong?...has he been hit by a car?....eloped with someone he met in a bar?
I don't care how strong you are or independent you are, when someone you care about seemingly evaporates into thin air without a word, it eats away at you, it strips the love and trust and tenderness away and replaces it with fear, and hurt, and anger. It turns you into someone tied to your phone or email...in case you get some news, some contact, some crumb of attention....and that is cruel.
This explains perfectly how I feel about the hot/cold episodes and disappearing acts the Taurus I am in love with pulls all the time. And then, just when I am ready to give up completely, he will come back like nothing happened. Even going so far as to question me, asking ME what my problem/issue is, and why I am ignoring him. But I think I have finally reached my breaking point with him, and MUST let him go. And the next time he comes around with his crumbs, dropping them at my feet, throwing his charming smile at my face....he is going to see nothing. Because I don't DO crumbs. I am too good for this, I have too much to offer, and I am not going to sacrifice another ounce of my self worth for this man who OBVIOUSLY could care less about me.
I am glad I read this (and other) threads on the subject. I now see him for what he really is (and this is after 5 years of this nonsense.) What he is always pulling IS cruel, whether he thinks so or not. So I am moving on. (at least I am going to try....)click to expand
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