Interracial Dating.. Is there really a difference?

I, for one, detest watermelon flavored anything.

Another funny moment was when I went to a Chinese restaurant...and the server asked me if I wanted a fork!!

well, I've said it on another thread... so have no problem stating it here. I am a black female. he is a white male. I have absolutely no issue in dating anyone from another race as long as I like the person. now, granted, culturally, I do not know a lot about a lot of different cultures, but to me, that just adds to the conversation and getting to know one another. As long as you are not trying to change another person, and accepting of them wholly, why does that matter?

I'm not sure why the guy said it. He was sincere when he said it though, as if I really need to be prepared for other "inexperienced" guys to adjust to dating a black female.

yes, there are differences. I where extensions "in my hair." I'm sure this may be one of the things he was talking about that a white guy wouldn't "get it." Okay, but is that a deal breaker? I look hella cute in them :-)!

My family also assumed he was black, but after I sent a pic, they just called and said, he's white, but really cute!! so, that doesn't seem to be an issue.

I'm not sure what he has told his family, or if I should even ask if that might be a problem for them. To me, it does matter whether there will be tension in the family because of this. I know people says it doesn't matter, but it does and can cause severe emotional issues if either of your families aren't accepting... no? I was married to a black male for a very long time, and just decided to date any other "good guy" regardless of race when I entered the dating market. I can say I have been very successful at that and have dated a lot of guys... many of which, was their first time dating a black female. I feel like I'm all over the place on this, and maybe the original guy did have a point afterall?

i think it helps if you have some ideas in advance about what might need explaining.

you have a very interesting perspective. I'm sure there are a number of things that he may be curious about or not understand. should I just go ahead and bring them up, and say, "you're probably curious about x, y, z... let me tell you about that." or, do I wait until he asks? I'm sure for those types of things he may never ask, or not know if it is okay to ask or whether I might be sensitive about the topic. also, do I ask him about how his family feels about the situation? or, if he's even told them?