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Hmong/Interracial Relationships?
I've been dating a Hmong girl for about three months, and things are going well. It's a little early to start thinking about it, but I'm wondering how a potential marriage would be accepted by her family. I am white, and from the sense I get from her and her friends, it is still highly encouraged to marry a Hmong man.
Are there any (non) Hmong people out there that have married into a Hmong family? Did it work? Did you adopt a Hmong courtship/wedding? Any stories or advice would be helpful...
As a side note, I have met her family (her extended family as well), and they seem to like me. Her last boyfriend was white, so I think they may be accepting to me. If you need any other info, please let me know...
Thanks!
Hmong is an Asian culture from (mainly) Thailand and Vietnam.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The Hmong people where a distinct 'tribe' of people who lived in the mountains of Vietnam who helped American Troops during the Vietnam war. When the Americans pulled out of Vietnam the US allowed any and all Hmong who wished to leave Vietnam to immigrate to the US as they would have been killed for helping the US.
As to whether your girlfriend's family will accept you as a son in law... will depend on how integrated they are into US culture. imho. I think it only natural that most Hmong families would want their children to marry another Hmong. That being said, anytime a ethnic group immigrates into another culture there are going to be those who intermarry.
Play it by ear... or simply ask your girlfriend about this issue.
- 1 decade ago
Please elaborate on the meaning of hmong.
Edit: If her family likes you, I think you've gotten over the toughest part of the relationship. I'm in an inter-racial relationship right now, but our cultures don't clash, so I can't help you out on that one. Maybe her family will give you some insight on adopting the Hmong culture and customs.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I say if you love a person then you should go for it. Don't worry about other peoples opinions because someone is going to always have something negative to say. I'ts other people that ruin a good relationship not the relationship itself. I wish you the very best : )
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- 5 years ago
it doesn t matter what race you are, just being understanding and try to understand her culture and history.....some of them don t know anything but hmong parties and wedding...along with the new years....
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Its 2008 bro!
Asian girls and white guys gettting together are Nothing new.
Im sure it will work out great.
You are bringing her nationality into play way too much.
If two people regardless of color and creed have that special chemistry it would and should work out.
So just focus on that.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Hmong relationships are tough. I had a lot of Hmong friends in high school, and they were a little racist towards me (and I'm Asian American!). I think that if he has the guts to stick through it, you guys can get married. Few things have stopped stubborn love before. But his parents may never accept you. And he'll have a big family that will oppose you for the most part. They won't get violent, but it will be hard. My dad was Vietnamese and my mom is Filipina, and my dad's family had a hard time not thinking of my mom as being beneath them at first. And Vietnamese people are generally more tolerant than Hmong people. I guess, just be strong and if you want it, do it.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
sorry but what is hmong?