If there was ever a clear takeaway from this podcast episode regarding midlife dating, it is three simple words - Race Does Matter. As a woman of colour, I have always suspected that my race played a role in my dating prospects, and this was confirmed through the frank stories shared in this podcast. From honest accounts of racial preferences to discussions about stereotypical assumptions and fetishisation, this podcast reveals that race is relevant to all aspects of our lives, and our dating lives are not immune. Yet we all have unconscious bias and it is important that we ask questions and test our assumptions....just maybe not during the opening conversation when we match or meet with someone!. This podcast episode was recorded during the weeks of the Black Lives Matter rallies and protests after the death of George Floyd and highlights how important it is that we question racial bias in all aspects of our lives. To join the Piece of the Puzzle Podcast community, you can like us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.