It's nice to know that I've said some interesting things about dating, I don't know whether that's a good thing or not but I will pretend it is. :)

I've had this discussion many times before with friends from various cultures around the world and we've come to this conclussion. It is not racism to refuse to date someone from the host-culture you are in, especially when it is a vastly different culture from the one you were raised in. Although men find it easier to overlook cultural and moral/values differences women do not find it easier. This is because women usually end up having to bear the "bad end of the stick" in cultural situations.

I would date/marry someone of Arabic decent, in fact I find Arabic men extremely attractive, but I could never date/marry a strict Muslim who expected me to convert. Any man who would expect me to adapt to a culture or value/moral system that is not my own is "shit out of luck". I like my values/morals, the culture is ok :) And I'm looking for a man who shares those values.

As for friendships, I think they are great and I encourage them.