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Scenario

When romantic interest feels like racial fetishization

I'm dating someone who fetishizes mixed-race women and I cannot tell if I'm overthinking it or if I should trust the sick feeling in my stomach.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The line between attraction and objectification becomes a minefield when physical features carry the weight of racial projection.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mixed-race identity and belonging?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.