It has nothing to do with attractiveness I haven't really been that attracted to men that I have dated.
For me its culture, its how your family will receive me, and attention in public. . which would apply to interracial relationships in general.
My ideal type of guy is professional, driven, ambitious, and hopefully an entrepreneurial spirit. Now how many white guys with that profile do you see dating outside of their race more specifically black women?! At most you will see them with an ivy league asian chick . . but never with a black woman. .
If I was looking for average joe schmoe and his parents accepted me it could work. .but I'm not looking for that. .
And as far as looks go I am DEFINETELY NOT attracted to the "lighter" ones the ones with very pale fair skin and especially not blonde hair. I ususally like the dark spaniard/italian dark eyes/hair and olive complexion. . I could do light eyes w/ dark hair but light brown to blonde hair and pale skin. . no!