Interracial dating

Happy Easter!  Did you enjoy the long weekend?  I enjoyed mine up until I started spring cleaning yesterday. Ugh.

A little while ago I got an email from a reader asking if I had ever been in an interracial relationship, or if I had any thoughts on it.  After thinking about it for a bit, I realized that no, I actually don't have any thoughts on interracial dating or relationships -- It's not really a topic that's been on my radar before.  I've gone on dates with guys from other races, but none amounted to an actual relationship.  (If I'm honest, I've always pictured myself ending up with someone similar to me in race, beliefs, and socioeconomic background.  What can I say?  My Ken dolls were always blond.)

So after a couple of emails with this lovely reader, she told me about how she has fallen for an Indian man, and even though there are some major cultural differences, they're making it work.  (I just love a movie-worthy happy ending, don't you?)  Her challenge to me was to be open to finding love in "unexpected faces" -- a phrase I loved so much I reused it.

Challenge accepted!  I emailed around and now have a blind date with a guy named Ted.  He has an interesting background -- half Korean and half English.  He also works in IT, so we have that in common.  I'm to call him tonight and set up a date.  I'm curious what his thoughts are on interracial relationships, since he's obviously the product of one.  (Although, that may not be a first date topic.)  I'll let you know how it goes!