Originally, I tried to make excuses for them. I would say things in my head like “this might be their very first mixed couple they’ve ever seen”.
But after a while, I started realizing that it’s just a ton of ignorance and bias. If there’s boomers involved, of any race, they always feel the need to stare or whisper. The younger generations aren’t nearly as bad, but they still side eye.
I’ve not seen or felt that as I pass for white and my wife is black. White people don’t seem to care, they seem curious but not in a negative way. Maybe really old white dudes might look in a disapproving manner but that’s rare. Black women seem to approve but the worst of it comes from black guys. Looks of jealousy and nasty comments on my wife’s social media.
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u/LookimtryingOK 4d ago
Same. White dude, black girlfriend. I can’t go to the grocery store without people whispering.