Draft:Relative Syndrome

Relative Syndrome is a non medical term but is used in popular culture, particularly among males and females in the millennial and GenX age groups, to voice a personal preference that they are not physically attracted to another person of the same race with a romantic outlook.

Relative Syndrome being 2 words from the English language is believed to have become popularized as a term to be used in casual conversation in western countries where English is the primary language such as United Kingdom, Canada or the United States of America. It is believed that the intended use of the term is not meant to cause offence but an honest opinion regarding ones preferences for potential romantic partners.

Example: Actors: Ankit (Indian male), Chris (Asian male) Transcript: Ankit: "Chris, do you find the asian lady at the tennis club attractive?" Chris" "No. Unfortunately I am not really attracted to women of my own race. She reminds me of my sister or auntie!" Ankit: "Ok. Sounds like you may have Relative Syndrome since all the guys find her attractive"