Vaughan, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/26/2015 --There was a time when people were afraid about getting into a relationship with a person outside their race. In fact, the federal laws those were prevalent in the United States before 1967 forbid people to get into an interracial relationship. However, due to the efforts made by several associations, the laws were soon scrapped.

As of 2014, around 15 percent of all the marriages in the country are interracial. The number of black men – white women relationships too grew in popularity over time as the gap between black and white people was bridged. Another major reason behind the increasing popularity of interracial relationships can be owed to the rise in the number of interracial dating sites, like black women white men dating, Interracialdatingcentral.com, Interracialmatch.com, etc.

However, if you're a white man seeking the companionship of a black woman, there are certain things that you'd have to bear in mind. Here are a few rules on black women white men dating:

Be open-minded about racial and cultural differences: As the name suggests, interracial relationships are all about accepting the other person the way they are. Please don't show that you're superior in any way. Phrases such as "You're pretty / intelligent for a black woman" or "You're not like other black women" only suggest one thing – you are insulting her race. These are examples of micro-aggression and certainly wouldn't be taken in a positive way.

Accept a black woman as an independent individual: Don't believe in stereotypes. Every black woman is not the same way as you expect. When you're getting to know a black woman, avoid asking generalized questions that show her as a representative of black people. Questions such as "Why do black people do this?" or "Why do black people behave in this way?" You cannot expect one person to know everything about the entire culture, do you?

Be yourself: You don't have to pretend to be anything else while approaching a black woman. Just because we are all subjected to intense scrutiny and hostility in the dating world, black women can be just as nervous as a white man. Just like you don't expect a black woman to behave in a certain way, it is important that you be what you are and don't create unrealistic expectations. Speak to a black woman just the way you'd do with anyone else. Appreciate them for their versatility and the little things that make each one of them so special.

Getting into an interracial relationship is not every person's cup of tea. However, if you're firm about the choices you've made and are keen on date a person outside your race, the aforementioned guidelines would certainly help you out.