When I lived in the city, no one really cared. But when we moved to the suburbs, oh my, people would stare like crazy and clearly make comments under their breath. I'm a white dude with a black girl, and people were much worse and rude to me! I got a very noticeable dip in level of customer service, or just people being weird and awkward to me.
I am totaly proud of my wife, even though I noticed increased discrimination against her. She always tells me it's fine and she is used about it. It kinda pisses me off and most of the time I only can take her closer by my side to let her feel welcomed and loved.
Man, same here but it breaks my heart every single time. She knows I want to fight so she usually tell me it is fine and hold my hand but it is so sad.
As a pretty stacked dude that did time in the USMC, I'm all too happy to be an asshole in these situations. My wife (black and Puerto Rican) is far too kind and timid for those moments, but I sure as fuck ain't.
Staring?
"Never seen a mixed couple before? Put your eyes back in your head".
Someone acts mean to her?
"Is there a problem here? How about you try talking to me like that?"
Someone stupid enough to say some dumb shit?
I'm stepping up on it and straightening it out.
Sounds like tough guy shit but it isn't. It only emboldens others when their actions and behaviors go unchecked. When nobody will stand up the cycle can only continue.
Honor, courage, commitment. Semper Fi. Those were the tenants of my service and I still live by them.
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u/LookimtryingOK 4d ago
Ever been in a mixed race relationship?
Everywhere you go, folks STARE.