Daniel says : 1 of 7 new 2008 marriages was interracial or interethnic , he says . Lichter says racial lines are firm ; vast majority of whites still marry whites . Marriage patterns among minorities changing , he says , but in complex way . We embrace the idea that falling in love is a product of our emotions rather than rational deliberation . Complicated statistical data is still unfolding and can be easily distorted , Lichter cautions .
Daniel says : 1 of 7 new 2008 marriages was interracial or interethnic , he says . Lichter says racial lines are firm ; vast majority of whites still marry whites . Marriage patterns among minorities changing , he says , but in complex way . Complicated statistical data is still unfolding and can be easily distorted , Lichter cautions .