Because individuals of color can *absolutely* internalize problematic ideas about ourselves
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My boyfriend that is current is, but he could be one of many not many Asian guys I’ve dated.
Growing up, I lived in a predominantly white city, that has been one explanation that i did son’t date many Asian men—there simply weren’t numerous around to start with. Nonetheless it has also been partially about me. Within my teenagers and very early 20s, I happened to be vehemently against dating Asian dudes. Whenever friends attempted to set me up utilizing the one Chinese man in primary college, as whenever we had been supposed to be because I happened to be really the only Chinese girl, I quickly became frustrated. Continue reading “For A Long Time, We Was Vehemently Against Dating Asian Guys—Even Though I Am Chinese”