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jRuntlets · 10-14-2005, 03:27 PM

Hey everyone!
I've run into something a rather good bit lately. Maybe it's men (if you can call it that) in my age demographic, or just men in general. I'm 20, in college, 5'8", Dark Brunette, and pale by choice. In talking to quite a few men I know they a. are offended that I seem to attract men of latino dissent (I'm germanic/middle eastern- and have no problem dating guys from ANY race). b. seem to think that if I dyed my hair blond and got a tan this would change, this being said by men who are of Germanic or any lighter skinned/hair dissent.

It offends me that I have been told on a regular basis over the years, since I was about 14, that I should dye my hair blond and get a tan. In my opinion this is as offensive as telling me to get a breast enlargement. Has anyone else had this issue? It seems that men of the lighter skin/hair/eye color range generally want women of the same, even if it's fake. It ticks me off. I'm proud of my dark hair and it makes me feel beautiful. I don't tan because I'm allergic to fake tanner and I refuse to give myself skin cancer for vanity.

Just like to know your thoughts.

10-14-2005, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
jRuntlets Crazy	Does anyone else... Hey everyone! I've run into something a rather good bit lately. Maybe it's men (if you can call it that) in my age demographic, or just men in general. I'm 20, in college, 5'8", Dark Brunette, and pale by choice. In talking to quite a few men I know they a. are offended that I seem to attract men of latino dissent (I'm germanic/middle eastern- and have no problem dating guys from ANY race). b. seem to think that if I dyed my hair blond and got a tan this would change, this being said by men who are of Germanic or any lighter skinned/hair dissent. It offends me that I have been told on a regular basis over the years, since I was about 14, that I should dye my hair blond and get a tan. In my opinion this is as offensive as telling me to get a breast enlargement. Has anyone else had this issue? It seems that men of the lighter skin/hair/eye color range generally want women of the same, even if it's fake. It ticks me off. I'm proud of my dark hair and it makes me feel beautiful. I don't tan because I'm allergic to fake tanner and I refuse to give myself skin cancer for vanity. Just like to know your thoughts. __________________ Horses come and go, but some leave permanent hoof prints on your life.