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I don’t know how ‘acceptable’ it is – I don’t think it’s anyone’s business really. But I have noticed that black men/white women couples are a lot more common than white men/black women. I’ve always wondered why this is. For some reason, I believe there is more to it than social acceptance. I just haven’t figured out what it is.
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Name : Marie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 36, City : Jeffersonville, State : IN, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class,As a blonde myself, I think I can say that this kind of stereotyping goes hand-in-hand the idea that blondes are dumb or easy. I have dk blonde hair but prefer to keep it honey blonde like it was when I was a child; like my daughter’s hair is now. I also have green eyes and a year round tan that I do little to maintain — it’s genetic. I think I am attractive but no one will ever mistake me for a swimsuit model! Long hair, average build (no top-heavy Barbie doll build, not even close), a little above average in height. I rarely even wear make-up. Over the years, I’ve tried many different hair colors from brown to red to black, and various shades in between. Yet I have always come back to blonde. I feel more comfortable, more confident and, yes, more attractive. When I’m blonde, I have noticed that I get more attention from guys, not all of it flattering. But I believe the reason I get more attention as a blonde is because I’m more at ease with myself. And I’ve always believed that confidence is the most attractive trait you can possess. On the flip side of the coin, when I was younger, I was only attracted to tall, tanned, blonde guys. LOL I wonder how guys would feel about that!
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Name : Marie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 36, City : Jeffersonville, State : IN, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class,I happen to think a lot of Asian guys, esp. Chinese and Japanese, are gorgeous. Unfortunately, there just doesn’t seem to be a very large Asian population around here. 😉 But I’ve always thought that Asians and Native Americans were some of the most beautiful people on earth. I certainly couldn’t tell you why exactly. Just a matter of opinion, I guess.
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Name : Marie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 36, City : Jeffersonville, State : IN, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class,You refer to this disability as ‘simple.’ I have been depressed all my life. It wasn’t until I was well into adulthood (late 20’s) that I finally received professional help. I am creative and have an IQ well above what is considered average, yet my depression is so severe that without medication and therapy I find it all I can do to simply drag myself out of bed most days. I’ve lost most of my life to this ‘simple’ disease. I’ve suffered from fatigue, apathy, procrastination, debilitating headaches, poor memory, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood swings, inability to concentrate and suicidal thoughts. When I was younger I attempted suicide twice. When I failed, it just seemed to validate my opinion that I was worthless because I couldn’t even do THAT right. I also have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I’m extremely sensitive to changes in the weather. You ask, ‘Why can’t people deal with this disorder?’ It’s not my place to judge you, but I’m willing to bet your depression is or was a simple case. Or you were very lucky to find the proper medication fairly quickly. Not everyone is so fortunate. I can’t even tell you how many different meds I’ve tried. I have suffered headaches, weight gain, loss of interest in sex, even mild hallucinations from some of the meds I’ve been on. Occasionally, I’ll find one that works…for about a month, before I develop a sort of tolerance for it and have to try a different dosage and then finally a different medication altogether. It is a vicious cycle. I start to feel ‘normal,’ then I crash and feel even worse. I’ve tried therapy sessions. I’ve begged my psychiatrist to try ‘shock’ therapy. I also am a good wife, and a good mother to three beautiful, healthy children who happen to be gifted and talented. I thank God I don’t have to work, because I cannot do it. By the way, I’m not on disability. I’m finally beginning to feel ‘normal’. I’m taking high doses of three different meds. I’ll have to take medication for the rest of my life. I’m glad you are able to function well and lead a normal life. But your self-righteousness is insulting. Your ‘deal with it’ attitude sounds like something I’ve come to expect from a person who has never lived with depression, who has never felt worthless and alone, who has never known despair, who has never wanted to just end the misery. Believe it or not, for some people depression really is incapacitating.
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Name : Marie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 36, City : Jeffersonville, State : IN, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class,I can only speak for myself, of course, but to me it is a matter of pride in my Southern heritage. Some of my ancestors came from the South and even fought in the Civil War. None of these ancestors owned slaves and one married a Native American woman so I have never considered it to be racist to display this flag personally. I am proud of my ancestors who did their duties and fought for their respective sides whether it was North or South even though it cost some of them their homes, families, friends or their lives. It was a terrible time in American history, but, like it or not, it IS a part of our country’s history. You’ve already stated that you believe it is racist and offensive. I’d like to note that I resent ignorant people who display the Confederate flag simply to be offensive. But I really don’t believe most people who display this flag intend to offend or insult anyone. There is also the fact that The Confederate flag has become a symbol that is widely used and associated with Southern Rock. Now I’m curious to know what you feel would be an ‘appropriate’ way for a girl from Indiana, a Yankee, to express pride in my Southern heritage? Honest question. I’d like to know what would NOT be considered offensive.
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Name : Marie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 36, City : Jeffersonville, State : IN, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class,I love anal sex. It feels great in my opinion. I’m curious why you would never want to try it with a woman. Afraid to ask? Think it’s nasty? It’s all just a matter of opinion. My hubby didn’t like it at first. But now he enjoys it as much as I do. Maybe because it turns me on. A note to anyone who wants to try it: Always use a condom, even if you are in a monogamous relationship. And never, never use a porn movie as a ‘how to’ on anal sex. If that is how most men learn about anal sex, it’s no wonder more women don’t like it. There is a lot more involved than with plain ol’ intercourse.
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Name : Marie, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 36, City : Jeffersonville, State : IN, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class,
