I never spoken about this before in case some people may take the wrong way but for so many years I’ve realised that non-whites have a lot harder when it comes dating then white people. Does anyone who’s POC could relate been through this phase?
I’m half Black and half White but I look more Black than White. I was very self-conscious with myself especially in my teenager years because Eurocentrism is considered more desirable and attractive. I used to wipe lemon on my skin, use the hair straighteners, chew gum to wider my jaw and make my lips appear smaller in photographs but I eventually grew out of it because I was doing myself no favours.
I’ve noticed in recent years that interracial relationships are becoming more common than ever compared to the amount I see like 10 years ago especially amongst the younger generation however I’m still not getting any luck. For years I thought I wasn’t attractive because of my skin but recent I realised I’m just not attractive regardless of my skin.