While those “free trip” offers in your DMs may seem enticing, not everyone is who they say they are…and in many cases, they don’t have what they say they have. We’re all familiar with ‘Catfish,’ right? Well, now that getting “flewed out” is the new thing in dating and meeting …
Read More »Ballerific Relationships: Women Making The First Move Versus The Thrill of The Chase
Let’s say you meet a guy that you are really feeling, and the two of you decide to exchange numbers. The two of you begin talking, but it seems like things are moving very slowly. He hasn’t asked you out on a date, and you want to know whether he’s …
Read More »It Ain’t The Kids Business: Don’t Let A Breakup Affect Your Relationship With The Children
We could theorize about what has caused the increase in broken black families in recent years, but one fact remains that children are almost always at the center of the divide. Every child deserves to be raised up by a loving mother and father and all too often, parents lose …
Read More »Everybody Ain’t Your Sis…Sis! Learning The Difference Between Friends And Associates
These days, words like #love, #loyalty, #friend, #bro and #sis are thrown around without true meaning or intent behind them. Although everybody has their own definition of those terms, one thing remains true, and that’s the fact that you can’t relate ANY of those terms to folks you don’t even …
Read More »A Message To Men and Women: Appreciate The Mother Of Your Kids, and Ladies Recognize That A Baby Won’t Make A Man Stay
Today’s post is not a man bashing post. It’s directed to men and women who struggle to co-parent. Whether it’s after a bitter break-up or simply a lack of effort, it’s a situation many people go through. A classic episode of #LoveIs shared the frustration many may feel. Co-Parenting and …
Read More »Ballerific Relationships: Why Dating For Potential Is Not A Good Idea
As women, we are often pressured to lower our standards if we want to find a man. Being told that our ideal man does not exist leads many of us to believe we have to either settle or remain lonely for the rest of our lives. For the rest of us …
Read More »After A Breakup, Should A Man Have To Pay For His Ex’s Lifestyle That He Introduced Her To?
No one goes into a relationship thinking it’s going to end but certain situations happen that cause the two to part ways. Depending on what caused the relationship to end, determines the next step or how you deal with one another, especially when children are involved. How many times have …
Read More »Ballerific Moms Celebrating Their First Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day Baller Nation! On this special day, we want to acknowledge and show love to our Ballerific Mothers who are celebrating their very first Mother’s Day. We hope that your day is full of love and want you to know that you’re appreciated for the hard work that …
Read More »No One’s Relationship Is Perfect; We Have All Been Stupid At Least Once
Let’s be honest, we have all been in a crazy a$$ relationship where we have done some of the dumbest sh!t ever. Whether we snooped in their phone because we know for a fact they’re cheating, drove by his house to make sure he’s home like he said he was, …
Read More »Don’t Compromise Your Standards Just To Be In A Relationship
Have you ever sat back and asked yourself, “What am I doing wrong in every relationship?” This is a question that is often asked but never answered until you notice similar patterns over and over again. In most cases, the problem is compromising who you are and what you want …
Read More »Stop Blaming The Other Woman For Breaking Up Your Family, Blame Mr. Family Man
Cheating is never acceptable, regardless of who is doing the cheating. But what has me confused is why the other woman is always to blame, and the man simply gets a slap on the wrist? In all honesty, the other woman doesn’t owe you anything. Is she wrong for sleeping …
Read More »Are Breaks In Relationships Necessary?
All relationships have their ups and downs. Often times when couples are going through hard times, breaks are taken. The question for many is “What is a break?” A break is when a couple gives each other space to get their thoughts together on their relationship. Rather than actually breaking …
Read More »Marrying For Money: Is She A Gold Digger Or Is She Looking Out For Her Financial Well-Being?
Let’s be honest for a second. All women marry for money, whether it’s for financial stability or because of their gold digging ways. So how do you know whether a woman is a gold digger or just simply looking out for her financial well-being? Well, let us break it down …
Read More »Let’s Talk: If A “Friend” Betrays You One Time, Does That Mean The Friendship Is Over Forever?
“Friends, how many of us have them?” That’s a question that many of us have to ask ourselves along with, “Are they really here for me or is it because of what I can do for them?” Growing up, my mom always told me that everyone isn’t your friend and …
Read More »Love Me The Right Way Or Leave Me Alone
There have always been a ton of opinions and suggestions on what is required to have a sustainable, long-lasting relationship. Patience, forgiveness, compromise, communication, and commitment are understandably major requirements for healthy relationships. Somewhere along the way, things like tolerating disrespect, long-suffering, embarrassment, sticking it out and making it work …
Read More »When The Sex Is SO Right But The Person Is So Wrong
Depending on who you ask, sex is an important factor in a relationship. But what happens the sex is so great, but the person you’re involved with is so wrong? Let’s say you’ve been dating someone for a while and you begin to notice all the signs that they are …
Read More »“Just Because I Cheated Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Love You,” Says Your Cheating Man
Many of us have been in relationships where we have been lied to and cheated on. Apparently, when the special man in your life cheats, it doesn’t mean that his feelings for you have changed. According to men, they can cheat on you with no attachment from the other party. …
Read More »Inexpensive Getaways For You and Your Significant Other
Relationships can be difficult if you don’t make time for one another. Often times, we get so consumed with work, kids, and just life itself. Although we are busy from time to time, a getaway is usually what a couple needs. The getaway will give you both the opportunity to …
Read More »Are You Really Happy Or Just Faking It?
I want to ask you something, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest score, how well would you rate the current level of satisfaction you feel with your life? I know it seems like a weird question, but it shouldn’t be. Have you ever even thought about …
Read More »“Free My Homie!” Why Do We Demand The Freedom Of Our Loved Ones While They’re Locked Up?
It’s become common nature in our community to shout out, wear t-shirts, pretty much support any family and friends who commit crimes and go to jail. Knowing that their actions, in many cases, were wrong and probably against your personal morals. Where do Family and friends draw the line…if there …
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