Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas told us to avoid scrubs, and it looks like she's keeping her options open so she can, too. Not only that, but she believes her new dating philosophy should be adopted by other women of color.

“I want for women — especially for women of color — to not be so closed minded when it comes to love,” the 47-year-old told Essence Magazine. “God made all of us and you may not find your husband because you’re trying to stick to one group. You’ve got to be open. You want the person who’s the best person for you, no matter what color he is.”

This attitude apparently is reflected in Chilli's own personal life. She said she's seeing “one guy, but we’re testing the waters,” and added, "He is not black."

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