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What happens when love turns into survival? And how far is TOO FAR when you're trying to save somebody?

On this episode of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Mr. TMP, aka KT, aka "Mr. Take Your Baby Mama," for one of the wildest conversations yet! 😳🔥

From getting caught in a shootout connected to a dating situation to admitting he has a weakness for toxic women, KT holds nothing back.

But underneath the crazy stories is a deeper conversation about relationship trauma, loving people who aren't good for you, learning when to walk away, and why some men struggle to express their emotions.

KT also opens up about his desire for unconditional love, the importance of vulnerability and reassurance, and what he's looking for now that he's officially SINGLE!

In this episode:

• Why KT says dating in Atlanta is just situationships
• The difference between honesty and transparency
• How he ended up in a shootout over a woman
• Why he believes you can't save everybody
• Loving out of survival instead of genuine love
• Why men need emotional reassurance, too
• What he's looking for in his next relationship

💬 QUESTION: Can you really love somebody unconditionally and still have boundaries?

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The dating game continues on Playing 4 Keeps! 🎲❤️

In Episode 17, DJ sits down with special guest K. Marie (@kmarieintimates) for another candid conversation about dating, relationships, expectations, and what it really takes to find a connection worth keeping.

From navigating the dating scene to understanding what you want in a partner, we're getting into the real conversations that make dating anything but predictable.

Will K. Marie play it safe or keep it all the way real? Tune in and find out!

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💕 Special Guest: K. Marie | Instagram: @kmarieintimates

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Hilary Banks is NOT lowering her standards, and she has a few things to say about dating men who can't afford to date!

On this episode of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Hilary Banks for an unfiltered conversation about dating in Atlanta, financial expectations, dating apps, and why being open to love doesn't mean being desperate.

Hilary gets straight to the point about what she wants in a man, including a six-figure income, financial stability, and the ability to provide. But things get even more interesting when she shares what happened after a man drove from Savannah, spent $200 on dinner, and assumed that entitled him to spend the night at her house. Let's just say the evening did NOT end how he expected!

The conversation also gets into the dangers of struggle love, why some people mistake generosity for desperation, the importance of boundaries, and how to recognize when someone is dating you for what you can provide instead of who you are.

In this episode:

• Why Hilary refuses to date cheap men
• Her $150K income standard for a potential partner
• Whether financial stability matters more than potential
• The dating-app experiences that changed her perspective
• Why being a giver can attract takers
• The $200 dinner date that turned into a nightmare
• Why Hilary believes there's no reward in struggle love
• What she's really looking for in a husband

Hilary might have high standards, but underneath all the jokes and bold opinions is a woman who genuinely wants love, partnership, and someone who can match the life she's building.

Now we want to hear from you!

Is requiring a man to make $150K a reasonable dating standard? And does paying for an expensive dinner create any expectations beyond dinner?

Drop your thoughts in the comments because we already know this conversation is going to get interesting!

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What happens when the chemistry is amazing, but the relationship brings out the worst in both of you?

This week on Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Sarita (@0g.ritaa) for an unfiltered conversation about toxic relationships, being an alpha woman, and learning the difference between a confident man and a controlling one.

Sarita opens up about a relationship that started with undeniable chemistry but eventually spiraled into explosive arguments, physical altercations, police visits, and a moment when she realized that staying could cost her more than the relationship was worth.

But the conversation doesn't stop there.

DJ challenges Sarita to take a closer look at her own dating patterns, including her desire to lead, her expectations of men, and whether showing someone how you want to be loved is enough without actually communicating it.

In this episode, we're getting into:

• Being an alpha woman while still wanting a man who can lead
• The difference between confidence and control
• Staying in toxic relationships because the good times feel so good
• How arguments escalate when neither person knows when to walk away
• Recognizing your own role in unhealthy relationship patterns
• Learning to date intentionally instead of repeating old mistakes
• What Sarita is looking for in her next relationship

Through the laughter, uncomfortable truths, and some jaw-dropping moments, Sarita's story reminds us that chemistry isn't compatibility, and love alone can't make an unhealthy relationship work.

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What happens when trying to help someone you're dating turns into a situation you never expected?

On this episode of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with RJ, a 61-year-old pharmacist and business owner who has learned more than a few lessons about dating, honesty, boundaries, and knowing when enough is enough.

RJ says lying is one of his biggest pet peeves, but DJ quickly puts that philosophy to the test after RJ admits he once told a lie of his own just to escape a bad date. That opens the door to a much bigger conversation about whether every lie is equal, the questions we should be asking before getting involved with someone, and whether people sometimes overlook warning signs because they want things to work.  Pasted text  Pasted text

Then RJ shares the dating experience that took things much further.

After dating a woman dealing with personal struggles, RJ eventually allowed her to move into his home. But as the relationship deteriorated, they began sleeping in separate rooms, tensions grew, and when he asked her to move out, her response was simple: she would leave when she wanted to.

That is when RJ called his attorney.

What followed was a lesson in boundaries, relationships, trying to save someone who may not want your help, and recognizing the part you play in the situations you repeatedly find yourself in.  Pasted text  Pasted text

DJ also challenges RJ on whether being a “nice guy” is really the reason he feels taken advantage of, what he could do differently in his next relationship, and what he is actually looking for in a partner today. RJ says his priorities now include honesty, kindness, respect, love, and a woman who puts God first.  Pasted text  Pasted text

Could you date someone after discovering they had been hiding major parts of their life? And how far should you go trying to help someone before you realize the relationship itself isn't working?

Watch the full conversation and tell us what you think in the comments.

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What happens when a first date starts off smooth, but one moment completely changes the energy?

On Episode 13 of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Mark (@markwhereyouat) for a real conversation about reciprocity, dating with intention, first-date boundaries, and why dating is really a vetting process.

Mark shares a date that started with flowers, good conversation, and plans to keep the night going. But once they got to the next spot, another man entered the picture and Mark had to decide whether to react, walk away, or handle the situation differently.  

That story opens the door to a much bigger conversation about dating out of deprivation, knowing whether someone has a reciprocating spirit, how much vetting can actually happen before a first date, and whether people are truly showing up ready to share their lives with somebody else.  

Mark also gets specific about what he wants in a partner, from individuality and emotional steadiness to friendship, financial responsibility, softness, humor, and being genuinely partnership-minded. 

And then there’s the question that sits underneath the whole episode:

Are you really ready to date, or are you just looking for what you can get from somebody?

🎙️ Playing 4 Keeps | Episode 13
Guest: Mark
Instagram: @markwhereyouat

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What would you do if your first date ended… and five minutes later, she called you from the side of the road?

On this episode of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Mark for a conversation about dating, communication, ghosting, closure, compatibility — and a first date that went completely off the rails.

What started as a setup through a mutual friend quickly turned into a night Mark definitely wasn't expecting. The chemistry wasn't quite there, the differences started showing up fast, and they had already decided there probably wouldn't be a second date. 

Then came the phone call.

And somehow, Mark ended up bailing his first date out of jail. 

But that's not even the whole story.

DJ and Mark also get into whether no response is a response, why people pull back when effort isn't being reciprocated, and what happens when you stop trying to love hard enough for two people. 

And after hearing everything that happened, there's one question you have to answer:

Would YOU have bailed her out?

🎙️ Playing 4 Keeps
I Bailed Her Out of Jail on Our First Date | ft. Mark

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Dating is already hard enough. But what do you do when the red flags start showing up before the first date is even over? 😂

On Episode 11 of Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Cali (@justmecali) for a hilarious and very real conversation about online dating, first-date disasters, dating standards, boundaries, and knowing when it’s time to BLOCK and move on.

Cali shares one unforgettable date with a man who showed up straight from work, wanted to share her drink, wanted to share the food, and somehow thought the date was still going well. 😳 And that's only ONE of her dating stories.

But the conversation goes much deeper than bad dates.

Cali opens up about realizing she had a pattern of dating down, being a giver who attracted takers, and finally deciding that seeing the good in someone isn't enough if they don't meet the standards she's set for her life.

The conversation gets into:

Dating red flags and dealbreakers
Online dating and first-date expectations
Why women sometimes date below their standards
Being a giver and recognizing takers
Dating multiple people at the same time
The 90-day rule for deciding if someone is relationship material
Financial stability, careers, passports and living situations
Dating with intention without turning every date into a job interview
Knowing when someone genuinely likes YOU instead of what you can do for them

And the big question: Are your standards protecting your peace…or are you still giving the wrong people too much access?

Dating is a mess, but we keep playing.

🎙️ Playing 4 Keeps — Episode 11
Guest: Cali | @justmecali

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What happens when a date is going perfectly... until her baby daddy shows up at 3 o’clock in the morning?

This week on Playing 4 Keeps, DJ sits down with Aaron Galloway for a dating story that goes from promising to potentially dangerous very quickly.

After meeting a woman and immediately hitting it off, Aaron thought he might have found something real. Within weeks, he was meeting family, spending time at her home and getting pulled deeper into her life. Then her children’s father showed up. What happened next left Aaron wondering why he had ignored the warning signs and taught him one very specific dating lesson: know what you’re walking into before somebody else’s unresolved relationship becomes your problem.  

But this conversation goes much further than one crazy date.

DJ and Aaron get into dating red flags, moving too fast, love bombing, trying too hard to prove you’re relationship material, dating as a single parent, sex too early, successful men with too many options, dating in Atlanta, and why you have to listen when someone tells you they don’t want a relationship.

Aaron also challenges women to stop dating based on who they think a man could become. If he tells you he does not want a relationship, believe what he is telling you instead of trying to convince him to want one. 

And when it comes to getting physical too quickly, Aaron has another warning: if sex is the main thing on his mind, he may not be looking for a wife at all. 

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Topics: dating red flags, modern dating, dating in Atlanta, relationships, baby daddy drama, love bombing, dating advice for women, single parents dating, situationships, moving too fast, relationship advice

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Ric Holcomb Jr. comes to Playing 4 Keeps with a dating rule that is guaranteed to start a conversation: don’t date baddies.

Ric says some of his worst dating experiences came from the women he considered the most attractive. From constantly dealing with other men approaching his partners to jealousy, material expectations, and relationships becoming more complicated as attention increased, Ric explains why he believes dating a “10” can come with more than just good looks. DJ challenges that theory and asks whether the real issue is beauty or simply choosing the wrong type of woman.  

Then Ric tells the story of a date that went completely left. She told him she only went to expensive restaurants, barely held a conversation once they got there, sent her food back twice, and left Ric wondering why he had agreed to the date in the first place. His solution? Put money on the table and leave.  

The conversation also gets into male jealousy, dating someone with “motion,” independence, money, faith, intelligence, and what Ric says a woman needs to bring to the table if she wants to date him today.  

Guest: Ric Holcomb Jr.
Instagram: @ricmystroholcombjr

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