Did any of you not pursue a non Black woman you could have been happy with because you were worried about the perception of others?
I saw a mixed-race couple recently, and it made me reflect on potential long-term relationships I avoided out of concern for others' opinions.
There was a Bangladeshi girl I saw briefly, but I ended things partly because I doubted her feelings and partly because I feared my mum’s reaction. There were also several white women I could have been with, but I worried about the social impact.
While I’m very happy with my life now, I still find myself wondering how those crossroads might have played out. I genuinely enjoy seeing South Asian women with Black men; it feels like seeing someone make the better choice I didn’t. This isn’t a debate on interracial dating as I am indifferent to others' views on the subject. It is just a personal reflection.
(Editted and made more concise with AI as I'm lazy right now)