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Tracee Ellis Ross kept it all the way real about the grief she’s felt about not having a child or partner. But even with all that, she’s making it clear that she refuses to settle for the wrong partner. The 52-year-old actress spilled it all while choppin’ it up with Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson on their ‘IMO’ podcast.
While speaking with Michelle Obama and her brother, Tracee Ellis Ross kept it a buck, saying she feels some pain about not having her own family. But she did admit that she knows her worth and wants a partner who will add to her life. She explained that riding solo has taught her how to move throughout without having “someone to hide behind.” Still, she’s holding out, hoping her person will find her one day.
“As much grief does surface for me around not having children and not having a partner… I still wouldn’t want the [wrong] partner. I am not interested in that, you have to make my life better it can’t just be I’m in a relationship just to be in a relationship,” Ross explained.
Additionally, Tracee mentioned that she feels most men her age are stuck in a toxic masculinity mindset. She said she believes they grew up thinking relationships should look a certain way. The ‘Girlfriends’ star also said she has no desire to raise or teach a grown man.
“And I have been long past the age where I feel like it’s my job to teach somebody or grow them up,”Ross said.
As for how she’s navigating the dating scene, Tracee admitted that dating apps aren’t her vibe so you won’t catch her on any. She said she would rather meet her prospects in real life, where it’s at an event or through a setup.
“It’s usually people that also have a level of recognition. They have as much to lose as me to a certain extent,”Ross shared.
As for how it’s going? The ‘Black-ish’ star further revealed that she hasn’t had any luck lately, but she’s moving up on what she’s looking for as a match.
Roomies in The Shade Room’s comment section were livin’ for Tracee Elliss Ross’ honesty! A bunch of folks agreed tht it felt good to see her stand for her worth and not settle for less.
Instagram user @adore_chinaa wrote, “I love when women know their worth ”
Instagram user @relevantornah wrote, “See how she aint settling for these pookie baby daddies!!!? Good for her. Whats meant to be will be.”
While Instagram user @sneakerafi wrote, “Wrong partner can set you back in so many areas so I overstand her stance.”
Then Instagram user @raelialewis wrote, “This is so real and courageous to express ”
Another Instagram user @elizabethhuspen wrote, “The wrong partner is sooo much worse than no partner at all.”
Instagram user @mscorrierenee wrote, “Her transparency is beyond refreshing ”
While another Instagram user @anniepie80s90s wrote, “No man playing in your face is amazing at any age!”
Instagram user @mrshopson_2u wrote, “I love her. She wanted a FAMILY not just a baby ”
Finally, Instagram user @carlaallennn wrote, “Imagine everything she’s walked away from, because she knows her worth. I love that for her.”
