What to Expect in a Relationship with Latin Girls

While shows like Modern Family, Jane the Virgin, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine are helping destigmatize relationships with Latinas, society still has a long way to go before accepting interracial relationships. There are still some pervading misconceptions about mixed race couples, some of which put women in a negative light.

Fortunately, more and more countries are more accepting of interracial relationships and the stigma of being with Latin girls is slowly going away. Still, the fact that such unions are still a novelty means you are bound to get certain looks your way.

Aside from being stared at by other people, here are some other things you should expect to experience if you’re in an interracial relationship:

• You broaden your cultural experiences.

  Being exposed to different customs, traditions, and beliefs also widens your point of view of the world and make you more enlightened. Besides, wouldn’t it be cool to learn about another culture other than your own? And who better to guide you than your potential partner? This cultural exchange also teaches you to be more tolerant and accepting of others.

• You get to try new things.

  Expect to get out of your comfort zone when you are in interracial relationships. Even when you are just in the dating stage, you’ll have to be open to doing stuff you normally wouldn’t. For example, courtship is still expected in the Latin dating scene. The reason this practice persists to this day is because Latin women aren’t as easy as they’re made out to be in movies and television. They are actually quite reserved and conservative. They don’t entertain just any suitor, so make sure to prove yourself first.

• You’d get a lot of stares from other people.

  As mentioned earlier, interracial relationships are still rare even in today’s society. Whether you like it or not, people will stare at you and your partner. And sadly some people would look down on you for being with a foreigner. While this may take some getting used to, you’ll just have to ignore these stares. What matters is that you are with your Latina girlfriend for the right reasons.

• You might also get judged a lot.

  Sadly, people still have preconceived notions of interracial relationships, which they will project on you. As much as possible, do not give in to these trolls and only confront them when absolutely necessary. What matters is that you focus on your own relationship. After all, what they think about you is none of your business.

• You meet new people.

  Through your girlfriend, you would meet other individuals that you wouldn’t normally meet on your own. Whether they are her friends, family, or simply other members of her community, you get to broaden your social circle. If you are lucky enough, they might even be willing to accept you into their community.

• You assimilate much quicker than you might think.

  Here’s a concrete example:

  At first, you might be surprised by some of her expressions. Before you know it, you suddenly find yourself exclaiming them without meaning to. The point is you’ll start to incorporate Latin customs and traditions in your own daily life, and before you know it, what used to be foreign doesn’t seem so alien anymore.

Whether the relationship ends up in marriage or not, being with a Latina will change you in one way or another. You just have to be open to these changes. Who knows? You might even become a better person because of the experience.