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INTERRACIAL COUPLE

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More and more couples are saying "I do" to a partner of a different race or ethnicity.

Why Do Some People Still Oppose Interracial Marriage?

One in 10 people think the rise in interracial marriage is a change for the worse.

The United States is a nation built on the foundation of progress—change is often viewed as a good thing here. Here at YourTango, we're big proponents of positive change, especially when it comes to dating and relationships, so we're happy to report some positive shifts in marriage trends over the past few decades.

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Have you ever dated someone of a different race?

Love Bytes: What Would MLK Say About Interracial Dating?

Also, love lessons from the Golden Globes.

What do guys think about interracial dating? Love lessons from the Golden Globes. Single moms like sex too. What to expect when going on your first date at age 23. How to turn confidence into sexiness. Is he really sensitive or just trying to pick you up? He still won't propose after five years. Do you buy anything in bulk after getting dumped? Ladies, have you ever paid on the first date?

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It's MLK day, but how far have we come in terms of racial equality?

5 Reasons Black Women Are Still Uncomfortable Dating White Men

Why do some black women still hesitate to date outside their race?

I recently did a survey on a group of black women regarding their reasons for not dating men who are not of color. Through my findings it seems as though black women aren't actually opposed to dating outside of their race. Part of the dilemma lies in women of color thinking that men outside of their race won't be attracted to them.

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Why Is The Media Attacking Black Women For Being Single?

New book "Is Marriage For White People?" continues to stir up controversy with black women.

Fox News. The Los Angeles Times. The New York Times. The Wall Street Journal. These are just a few of the publications that have jumped on the media bandwagon, singing all praises to the controversial new book: "Is Marriage for White People? How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone."

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Love Bytes: Top Myths About Black Woman/White Man Relationships

Can black marriage be "cured" by more interracial couples? Plus, SATC is back to TV.

Can interracial marriage help black women? Sex And The City is coming back to TV -- will it be any good? What do you do if you're getting married and you're completely in debt? Why isn't childbirth safer in the U.S.? What are our least favorite men's fashions? We sure have a lot of questions this Monday.