Ups & Downs

While Dani openly admits that she thinks, “It’s not easy for mixed race couples. It’s getting easier but I don’t think it’s easy,” she insists, “Marriage isn’t about those things, it’s about living together and about creating a life together.” “I think I’m very lucky,” she says, smiling at Chaka.

Ruth explains what’s between her and Iain, saying, “We have a great many things in common, we enjoy each other’s company, we see each other as two people, not races, and that’s it,” which Iain emphasises with, “There’s so much mystique about black and white couples but black and white couples are just a man and a woman, same as any other couple. It is a mystery to me why colour is expected to create such a difference. More so it all boils down to having similar culture and interests.”

For Michael, it’s easy to analyse his 16-year relationship. “What has been the best part?” he asks, echoing my question. Immediately, he comes back with, “Every single day.”

 

Originally published in the September 2012 issue of Destination Magazine, authored by Caitlin Nordahl.

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