My dating profile says I am open to all ethnicities but I keep swiping past white men because I am tired of explaining my culture to people who fetishize it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Romantic relationships require pre-screening for cultural competence when identity becomes a site of potential objectification rather than genuine connection.
“Where Are You with Postcolonial identity and decolonization?”
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.