r/interracialdating

I’m a Black woman who’s really into western/country lifestyle (dirt bikes, fishing, outdoors, etc.) and I tend to be attracted to country-type guys (not white guys specifically). The issue I’m running into is feeling like a lot of guys in that space either don’t date Black women or don’t align with my values (I’m very confident and prideful in my identity and not willing to tone that down). I’m not looking to settle or change who I am, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m just making things harder for myself by sticking to that type. Has anyone had success dating in that space, or should I be approaching this differently?

We’re both in our 30s. I’m not very religious but read Bible and accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I know some couples keep their faiths. Others convert. But I want to know how these things are discussed. We’re just getting to know each other better so I don’t want to jump the gun and start asking those questions yet, but they are important.

I have been told I’m too aggressive, I always have to have all the answers and don’t let things evolve organically. But with something like this and being my age, I feel like being passive can hurt me if I’m looking for serious.

Any advice or stories on how to navigate this?

If you're a Christian interracial couple, I'd love to hear how you met, wherever you are in the world, and whether you specifically wanted to be in an interracial marriage or if it just happened organically.

Tell me your love story!!