Why do people date only their own race?

I live in one of the most diverse cities in the world -san francisco- and I always see people date their own race. Asians date only asians, white americans date only white americans, mexicans date only mexicans, blacks date only blacks. When I go downtown and walk for hours I see hundreds of couples but I never see a couple made up of 2 people from different races. I never see a white and black dating, I never see a white girl with an asian guy, i never see a mexican girl with a white guy...etc. Why?

Why do people date only their own race?
Well, I think it goes without saying that interacial dating does occur with some frequency, but there definately is a tendency for people to date within their own racial groups. It's probably due to two factors. First, people are raised to value and be attracted to aspects of their own culture and therefor when looking to find a partner, they are more likely to like people that share their values, which is likely someone from a similar racial background. Secondly, people may have a natural, biologically ingrained attraction to people from their own race since they've historically been matched together for thousands and thousands of years.
Reply:It does happen...I live in Baltimore and you see it everywhere. It's not for me, but it does happen
Reply:Because there afraid of all the comments they will get.and of all the stares that people will give them.its a shame that we as people live in a world where people have to be afraid to date someone of a different race or culture.good luck and i hope this helps
Reply:Maybe because of their family or some people don't accpet other races. Im not sure
Reply:well people are messed up.. first of all skin colour isnt a race.! but i can see what you are saying secondly i have dating all the different skin colours. it doesnt rele matter
Reply:i dont know why but i usually only date white girls and I get alot of flack for it from black girls who get mad at me for it ... maybe thats why they dont bother
Reply:OMG i live in san francisco too!!! and my boyfriend is WHITE and im ASIAN!!! i actually prefer not to date asian guys... i tried to but it never worked for me!!! and i fell in love with my boyfriend and he's white...





but mostly, people date people of their own races because of their parents...
Reply:because it is the right thing to do...thanks for the points
Reply:because they r races
Reply:I don't care what race the person is, that can be white, asian, black, mexican and any other race, it dosen't make a difference to me. Anyone should be with whoever they want to be with. I date all races, i don't care! Neather should anyone else!
Reply:its just what ppl are attracted too.....beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Reply:the reason for this is mostly because interracial couples are not accepted. its just simple minded ppl with nothing else to do. i have a bf thats mexicano and im white, so far ive only heard one negative remark from one of his black friends. and mainly its just the way some ppl are brought up, to think u have to stay with your "own kind" which is very SUTPID!!!! u can never help who u love, whether theyre white, black, purple, or yellow with freakin pink polka dots, color should never matter when it comes to love.
Reply:I Dont Now. It Wouldnt Bother Me.
Reply:I will date other races.


There is beauty in the person ,not the race .


You need to move out of San Francisco and see other cities.
Reply:Move down to Los Angeles, that happens more often down here.


But most date people they are more comfortable with, and who they meet the most often.


If the bulk of the people you meet, are of your race, that's who you will end up dating.


In Los Angeles, we seem to be more open and often find the races mixed, at events. That way you meet others of different races.


Still there are those who won't date others from a different race, and sadly that's just a fact of life.
Reply:Some people do. It just depends what you find attractive. It could be just a physical thing. And that may or may not lie within someone's own race.
Reply:I think it might be a question of being comfortable. We may cherish and admire the beauty or qualifications of everyone but a look of a girl or a guy actually makes a guy or girl comfortable to get along with. I have seen a lot of people mixing up with others without caring about the race. I a very close friend of mine get married with a russian girl, but I think the reason is they were both been comfortable with each other, which is hard to find in most people with different races.
Reply:Get out and explore the world and you will see plenty of races mixing , There is nothing wrong with it. Love is Blind.
Reply:People can say whatever they want, because they feel more comfortable, they look for them, etc. The truth is that since you are new in town the first ppl you get in touch are the familiar ones from you own country or race, after that is a vicious circle since you hang out with them it makes harder to meet ppl from other races, but if you get in a situation where you can meet them, like work or a school project you can start getting along.





Basically is not that they dont want to or any racist crap is just that usually the situation or circumstances never quite arrive to make it easier to meet people from other backgrounds.
Reply:You Small minded








also, you never travelled or opened eyes
Reply:i would say those people have there own preferences when its about dating or having a relationship with there kind, its normal and basicly they understand each other most in there culter,language,food,hobbies,work etc.
Reply:Sometimes people feel more comfortable with their own race and culture. I used to be like that until I met my soulmate who is from Pakistan, and I am native to Nothern Ireland..I have also known other mixed race couples too..
Reply:Because it is the only way to be.





YOU SHOULD ONLY DATE PEOPLE IN YOUR OWN RACE !!





THERE SHOULD BE NO MIXING OF THE RACES !!!
Reply:boy you are sheltered, i see mixed races all the time, and im in alabama
Reply:I have heard that before. I think its because fo what their family push them towards. My family we are Hispanic and all three of us girls have married white men. So has all of my family. I have never dated a Hispanic man because I hate how they are raised. Its like that here in Indiana all races are mixed.
Reply:maybe they see it as the rite thing to do or maybe they dont want mixed children me personally would date another race but maybe it is how they believe!!! And for u, u can date who ever you want if they want to date u... maybe if they see u with a different race it may all change everyone beilfs!! ♥
Reply:IDK I believe that anyone should be with whoever they want to be with...I don't think that color or race matters at all...I love and accept all people from different cultures and backgrounds...besides being racist is soooo stupid because if a person is an a$$hole they're an a$$hole no matter what skin color they happen to be...I don't see a real lot of mixed couples either and I think that it is sad because that shows that some are still so afraid of just accepting other people for who they are not how they look. Rest assured though that if you were to see me I wouldn't disappoint you...I have been with only white guys but that's because they were great guys...now I am in love though...true love with the greatest man God has put on the earth...he understands everything about me and loves everything about me too...and you know what he is Korean-American and I see no difference in him at all...because in his heart he is a wonderful human being and that's all that truly matters in this world.♥
Reply:I don't! It's 21st century dude!
Reply:i don't. I'm not racist like some people. I have a black girl about a year ago
Reply:Not that they dont, but it is easier to know the expectations of people of someone from a similar background.
Reply:i think its instinctive. however, i usually date white guys but i did date a black guy once and for some reason all my friends thought it was totally unacceptable even though he was the best guy in the world!

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