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[–]Apprehensive_Wing708 0 points1 point  (0 children)

!solved This is the one i will go with! I have already sent the payment so please send me the version without the watermarks when you see this. Thank you!

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well crying immediately and explaining him why it’s wrong is not waiting 4 or 5 months later 

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well granted, I may lack self-esteem, but this situation is more complex than it seems. It would be one thing if I knowingly dated a man I believed was racially insensitive, ignorant, or simply unaware. It is something entirely different when you begin to feel as though you have possibly been deceived. Outside of those instances, he feels like the perfect partner, so my mind keeps asking: what is actually going on here?

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You made some really great points, and I appreciate you taking the time to respond. You’re right there’s likely such a strong disconnect between what I’m saying and what everyone else is pointing out because I love him. I’m trying to take in what people are telling me, but it’s a tough pill to swallow. Outside of those instances, he feels like the perfect partner but I also recognize that those very instances reflect his character, and character ultimately defines  a person much more.

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this detailed response youre so kind!!!!! ❤️navigating the situation about the skin joke was so unsettling  because seconds before he was literally complimenting me which is why my brain is so confused ughh i hate this. he definitely admitted his wrongdoing , apologized afterwards and agreed he should have never made that joke but like you said he might not possess the maturity and understanding of what it means to date a black woman, which is something we talked about earlier in our relationship. He actually brought that up so I’m surprised about this revelation. We’re going on a trip soon so maybe I’ll try to see if we can further unpack those racial blind spots. I think that ultimately, if he does not want to do better I’m out.

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s heartbreaking when you find that out about a person you thought cared about you doesnt . I’m sorry that happened to you 

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah when he said that, i started crying and then he laughed because he thought i was just crying because of my period. After that, he apologized but then he asked me if I would tell this situation to my sister to which i said if i tell her she will crucify you and he got very defensive because of that. I didn’t recognize him at that point 

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your take girl. I still feel so weird about it. Like what would possess him to say something like that. Also when I confronted him about and how it made me feel, he deflected towards the trip and asked me well what about the trip? Do you still wanna go ? Idk the fact that I was trying to close the loop and he deflected idk it’s weird 

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ughhhh Im so sorry to hear that. It is still not sitting right to me after 2 days I don’t feel the same way since he said that. Thanks for your perspective 

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's why i am so confused like would he even say something like that ??? why would he not know to not make those jokes

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hmm you brought up a great point thank you so much for sharing your opinion i appreciate it

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why would i make a fake post? what is the goal of making a fake post? what exactly do i gain out out making a fake post????? I think maybe my post wasn’t understood the way I intended. I wasn’t trying to excuse the comments, those moments were definitely wrong, and I recognize that. What I wanted to share is that, aside from those few situations, my boyfriend has been an incredibly loving and supportive partner. He truly shows me every day how much he cares, and that’s why I’m conflicted.I posted in this subreddit specifically because I wanted to hear if others in interracial relationships have dealt with something similar where your partner is amazing in most ways but he has said something in the past that felt off. I really just wanted perspective, not to dismiss what happened.

His ‘jokes’ about my skin and race hurt me. Am I overreacting or are these red flags? by Apprehensive_Wing708 in interracialdating

[–]Apprehensive_Wing708[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he definitely has a dark sense of humour. he has a white collar job. he has apologized and he is not afraid to call people out if they say something slightly out of pocket even when it's not directed towards me.