Interracial Relationships : Things You Should Know Before Saying '' Yes, I Do''

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Like every union, interracial marriages requires a lot of hard work to be a success. Getting hooked forever with a partner of different culture, belief and tradition means putting ''extra'' effort to attain marital bliss.


In an interracial relationship irrespective of your s--ual orientation; whether straight, Les, or g-y, you will notice your partner exhibits some personalities which may either be strange, seemingly rude or outright awkward. You must treat your partner with empathy, taking into consideration, what is acceptable in his/her culture.

Healthy relationships thrive on the principles of mutual respect. Respecting your partners decisions and choices are very essential parts of a relationship, however knowing where to  strike a balance is the key to success.

To make your relationship work, you must bear in mind you are dealing with an imperfect being, and there is no perfect alternative out there.

When two people hailing from different racial and cultural backgrounds come together under a single roof, the equation is bound to change. Not only should you give your partner ample time to  understand your culture and traditions but also make sure you play a pivotal role in helping him or her do so.


Tolerance to each others culture and traditions will also keep an interracial relationship afloat. Sharing your partner's tradition and ceremonies will bring you both closer and create a sense of internal contentment.

Beware of external forces such as peer pressure, family interference as well as societal opinion. Your relationship should be built on a rock solid foundation (this could be your mutual love for God).

Couples should talk about things as a team and have the feeling of ''we are in this together''.

Trust is essential in every relationship, having a strong relationship without trust issues helps give each partner the benefit of the doubt when one says something culturally insensitive.

Couples should learn to talk about their disagreements, learn from it and move on without building up resentments or wondering about motivations.

How to make your interracial relationship work will be discussed in a subsequent article.