I would have to concur with the overwhelming consensus on this board that the majority of dancers date what we've seemed to term "loser boyfriends".
I really have no interest in hearing about these bf's but in the course of getting to know a dancer often (eventually) they want to vent about the dire circumstances of their current relationship. To be courteous, I listen intently to the self imposed drama these honey's find themselves in.
Instead of saying anything negative about the loser BF, I always find something positive and encouraging to say.
Example: "oh, he is going to open his own tattoo shop when he gets out. He sounds like an entrepreneur and will probably be very successful." "playing video games take advanced technical skills. The government is looking for people that can do that and pay them very well. Sounds like he is on the right track." "His idea of opening a medical marijuana shop is an excellent plan. Hopefully his parents will loan him the start up money and his probation status will not get in the way. He sounds very ambitious."
I say this all in complete seriousness with a straight face. I never say anything negative, never. It is pointless to do so.
This positive feedback seems to surprise the honey's and keeps a nice party vibe alive.

