Dating Blacks: Dating outside the black community

Pressure to date within the black community is nothing new. This phenomenon occurs within most minority communities in America, which means that it is widely discussed and dealt with – so you're not alone if you're facing this pressure. There are support groups and peers who have dealt with the same questions and are willing to lend their advice. Such advice is available even on the Internet. The first thing to remember is this: you have to respect your right to be happy. In the end, you will only be able to sustain a relationship that you are truly happy with, not one that you engage in out of social obligation.