I was having a debate with a few friends on this topic and some even went as far as calling me narrow minded because I do not agree with the whole intercultural thing. What do you guys think about it? Would you ever date someone of a different culture/background? By intercultural I mean two instances: 1 whereby you are both the same nationality but one was born and bred in the uk(different background), while the other was born and bred in Nigeria. Secondly both come from different countries for example Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

is that what you want to ask?

It's a question of how hard one is willing to work. Relationships leverage on similarities. If what the two have in common to start with is big enough a deal to them particularly they can certainly try.

So, basically, I think it's subjective.

I don't think there's anything wrong or narrowminded about people wanting to form relationships with people that have cultural values that are in line with theirs - especially if they form an important part of how they will live their lives, or why they live their lives. Many times this is just sensible.

It's okay to go in to one. There exists, people who have gone into such and and are successful. Both partners must however be dedicated to making it work. It is of certainty that frictions may arise either from personal differences or differences built as a result of a in built cultural mindset or cultural customs and traditions.
Their attention must also be based on what unites them rather than what separates them.

With me personally, I don’t have a problem with mixed cultural relationships. At first hand I’ve seen mixed cultures and non-mixed cultures fail. So at the end of the day it doesn’t make a difference as long as BOTH people have the same understandings, goals, values and foundations (and of course love) to form a strong relationship.
As well as that they both have to be understanding of each others cultures and traditions. Many nationalities can be gouped as similar, and generally speaking these are the ones that work best together. If I marry someone of a different background to me, I will make sure I bring up my kids with both the nationalities in their upbringing.
Saying that, I can understand why some people stick to those of their same background. I know plenty of people who wouldn’t marry outside their “culture”… and understandably so. To put it simply: IT’S EASIER. Everything is easier. They understand you, they don’t question or try to change why you do things the way you do, and to them it comes naturally too.

I support it bt i can't do it.

Yes it works and its fun.

It requires both partners to be understanding, open minded, and patient. As long as they have those qualities then they can try it.

AlbinoNinja: It requires both partners to be understanding, open minded, and patient. As long as they have those qualities then they can try it.

what happened to ur whatspp?

Imobus 爱: By intercultural I mean two instances: 1 whereby you are both the same nationality but one was born and bred in the uk(different background), while the other was born and bred in Nigeria.

Someone straight off the boat from Nigeria? We would have a ton of differences, in terms of perspectives, beliefs, etc. But I'm sure we would have things in common too.

Imobus 爱: Secondly both come from different countries for example Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

This could also work. Really depends on the people involved. Ivory Coast men are so fine, so I wouldn't mind at all, lol.

mayten30: what happened to ur whatspp?

Its off

AlbinoNinja:

Its off

why is it off?

mayten30: why is it off?

Cos im in a bad mood

^^ Don't derail the thread

AlbinoNinja:

Cos im in a bad mood

what happened aduke?

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Interculltural dating is a blessing or curse

Imobus 爱: I was having a debate with a few friends on this topic and some even went as far as calling me narrow minded because I do not agree with the whole intercultural thing. What do you guys think about it? Would you ever date someone of a different culture/background? By intercultural I mean two instances: 1 whereby you are both the same nationality but one was born and bred in the uk(different background), while the other was born and bred in Nigeria. Secondly both come from different countries for example Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

It works, my gf is ghanian and myself is planning to visit ghana wif her in d nearest future!

It works fine