would you ...... ?

Yes I would. Its all about making every possible effort if you really care about someone. I have my doubts about counseling sometimes, however I'd have an open mind because if the relationship didnt work out I would not want to have a "what if" hanging over my head...

Would you accept your significant others kid(s) as your own?

 

Absolutely, as much as they would allow me to. I am actually looking for a guy who has teenagers at home.

If you are a parent and your child can't deal with you dating outside your race, would you end a relationship to placate your child? Even if you know this person is "the one?"

 

How old Am I and how old is my child?

 

Does it matter the age when it means losing a relationship with your child? Obviously they have to be old enough to understand and have an opinion about IR dating.

 

i think this is meant to be funny?

 

Actually, I was under the impression that this is a hypothetical thread. I wouldn't have children without marriage so I am assuming that I am widowed in this circumstance. Children ultimately may have negative opinions for whatever reason, but the key is that the person I am dating is the best for me and my child. Some people can be poisonous to the hard work put in by both parents, so getting the idea of "this might be the one", can be a positive or a negative as "might" is a very unreliable term. I asked the age because having a child and having adults that were once your children are two completely different scenarios. In one hand, I have a child whom I am responsible for the welfare of until he/she becomes an adult. In another hand I have an adult who is concerned for his/her Father and the person they are dating. The first one (having a child) is much more complicated than a yes or no. The second is a product of two adults disagreeing and ultimately your own choice. Thus, I asked the age.

 

In addition to my previous comment, children often mimic their parents, so if one or both of the parents have strong opinions on IR dating so will the children (whether they realize it or not). So, I am asking the age so to best answer this question.

 

To this particularly - I would, to a certain degree. I have been there (on both sides) and it can poison a relationship tremendously. You cant possibly punish people for what others have done to you.
You have to find a way to let go, if you cant - perhaps you are not ready to date yet.

Yes, no doubt - not for a second, children comes with the person you love (if they have children) and if you don't accept them as your own - it wasn't the "right one". Children comes first, period (and I don't even have any).

Would you accept a relationship with someone that has a mental illness? I ask because a former fiancee had one and it drove me crazy.. I still feel (No, I don't have one) lol. Just dated one that did and I could not handle it.. I still feel sorta bad about that.

 

A divorced person would likely have children also. I never wished to find myself divorced, but the decision was made for me.

 

I see. I should have left the question alone. I assume it was hypothetical as my children would be the product of an IR marriage ( probably not BM/WW but IR nonetheless ). So I misunderstood. Sorry, I am not the best person to answer this question.

 

Tricky question. My first thought is no but I'm such a softie sometimes and tend to look deep inside of a person for who they really are verses what appears on the exterior. Having said that it depends on what the illness is and if/how they are being treated for it. Depending on the person I may give it a shot.

Now would you mind or have certain feelings about your significant other having lots of and/or close "friends" of the opposite sex? Would you have a problem with that? Would you be jealous?