I've been in love with my best friend for years but I've never told him because I heard him say he only dates light-skinned women, and I don't want to risk losing our friendship over something I can't change.
More people experience this than they realize.
Unexpressed romantic feelings often remain hidden when individuals believe their skin tone disqualifies them from consideration by desired partners.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.