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Submitted by Chaco (United States), Jun 10, 2008 at 01:37

Yes, I agree, interracial dating is hard.

But that wasn't my point. And I wasn't referring to online dating, which in general, excuse my French, sucks. Most people doing it aren't doing it seriously (for free sites, paying, that's another story).

My points were on people falling for impossible romances: a taxi driver? I mean come on, unless that's your kicks, most taxi drivers aren't la creme de la creme, so why expect it to work? Or for the guy to be "great"...that's not realistic.

But in Arab countries, there is a different dynamic, relationships are more fluid than Europe....yes, you're supposed to be married. Do you know how many married guys offered themselves for sex to me in Kuwait?? It's just not taken seriously.

And no, I don't agree, it's not about interracial porn. Some people are just attracted to other races, and that's cool.

Just keep in mind where the other person is coming from (do they need money, carnal pleasure?, are they really going to leave their family and home for you??)

On my story: no, actually it had been 9 months, not 3, but in any case, it was an awful thing to do to someone: just change your phone number? I've never heard of that before, at least in the US. I only called once! He was just being a baby. The most macho guys usually are.

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