Black Women Dating Issues

what are some African-American views/ perspectives about filipina women dating black men?
I am a Filipina woman who has in the fairly recent past become attracted to Black men as this is highly discouraged in the traditional filipino community. I dated an African American man who help me rid of my ignorance and who also helped me further my education as an Ethnic Studies major. I have always identified best with African American men, women and culture so most of my close friends are black. I have several issues with dealing with my close friends and their views on interracial relationships – especially with black men. It is a difficult situation for me since they have always been my best friends, and I have recently started dating black men. I would appreciate some general thoughts in regards to the issue.
I don’t care in the least. Who is to say that rules of attraction have to be restricted to inside a race? If that were the case, some of the most attractive celebrities today wouldn’t exist. Variety is the spice of life, enjoy it. As long as love is the motive, I’m all for it.
Dating issues w/ black men dwarf other black issues?
