We're Always Fighting

Hi Lucia, I met my boyfriend a little over two years ago. When we met I was overcoming a pretty serious addiction that I had. During this time he supported me and we became very close. 3 months later I was pregnant. We decided to try to stay together and get to know each other while going through the pregnancy. We quickly moved in together and got through…

His Ex Wants Him Back

Dear Lucia, I’m in big trouble, I’m afraid. I’ve been in a relationship with a great guy for almost a year now. At the beginning I was a bit distant and afraid to get close to him. I didn't reveal my true feelings & had the pleasure of him ''chasing me''. He gave me so much love & affection, as I had never imagined. So I finally started to become as tender…

Is He Playing Games?

Hi Lucia, I emailed you few months ago about my boyfriend (who now is my ex). He told me that "We can be gf /bf but I will never marry you". The moment I received a reply from you, I decided to break up with him and move on with my life. I am glad I did as I have met a really nice guy. Things have been really good - calls/texts etc. He always wanted to meet…

He Said I'm Bad In Bed

Dear Lucia,I’m 21 and have been seeing this guy who is 28. Things were going great and I was so happy. He was good to my kids and to me. I never had to pay for anything and he drove two hours just to see me on the weekends. 3 days ago after he left we were talking online and got into a fight. He was saying I needed to improve on my lovemaking skills. He…

I Flirted With My Ex & Got Caught

Hi Lucia, I was online recently when my ex, who is friends with my current boyfriend, came online and started to flirt with me. I flirted back. I lied to my boyfriend, saying I was going to bed. A few hours later he found out from my ex that we were flirting when he thought I was sleeping. That’s when he started to not trust me. He doesn’t treat me the same…

Department Store Dating

Hi Lucia, I am attracted to a man who works in a department store. I was standing with my back towards him when he walked up behind me and asked if I needed help. I said yes and then turned around and WOW - here is this gorgeous guy standing there. Since it was not his department, he called for help and we left it at that. I was looking for an item that had…

Make-Up Sex

Hi Lucia, My boyfriend and I have been together for three and a half years. We recently had a fight which lasted three weeks. We finally sat down last night and talked things out. Afterwards, he looked at me and said, “You look great, you been exercising?” I said, “Yes. I want to work on toning my body more since I’m pushing mid-40." That was nice of him to…

He Won't Talk To Me

Hi Lucia, I met this guy while he was working; I was one of his customers. He is the first guy I can say I’ve been serious about. At first I didn't like him, because I liked being single, so naturally I gave him a very hard time. As time went on, he ended up being a great guy and very stable. We tried to keep things discreet. A male friend of mine works at…

Post Traumatic Dating Disorder

Hi Lucia, I have been suffering so much lately and I am not sure what to do. I haven't been sleeping or eating and I feel really overwhelmed by my own fears. My last relationship lasted seven years. After two kids and the best years of my life gone, he decided to hook up with my ex best friend (who was supposed to be gay, can you imagine that). Now the…

He Broke Up With Me Via Text

Hi Lucia, I've been dating a guy for a few months. Things have been really good. He always wanted to meet me in my spare time. Then suddenly he stopped calling me. I didn’t call him on the 1st day but on the 2nd day we had to link up. I called him a few times, but he didn’t answer. I sent him a text and. he replied, "We should move on. I am sorry. I have my…

How To Call Someone Out (Nicely)

At some point, the person you're dating or in a relationship with, will do or say something that is out of line. How you react to those situations will determine if they will gain respect for you or whether they will start to see you as a doormat and begin to misbehave even more. Here are some answers that will immediately let the other person know you…

My Girl Left Me For Another Girl

Hi Lucia, I am a girl and yes, I was dating a girl. She was amazing and I loved her so much. She left me for my ex friend and I'm hurt. She says she still loves me but it doesn't seem like she wants me back. And I need her! I want to do everything to get her back!! I'm lost without her. My heart is so broken. Every time I'm with someone else, I always see…

Is He A Player?

Hi Lucia, I have been dating a guy for several months, who informed me that he has many female friends; I asked if he is intimate with them and he said no, only me. I am not a jealous person and don't have a problem with friends, male or female. He was out of town and asked that I stay at his place to baby sit his dog. The first night I was looking through…

Should I Let Him Know How I Feel?

Dear Lucia,Two years ago I met a guy. I thought I had found my soul mate and the love he expressed for me left me in no doubt he felt the same way. After 6 months, we moved in together. We had amazing times, as well as bad times, like any couple. After about a year our relationship started to fall apart. He lost his job and as our lifestyles diverged, it…

Should You Lend Money To A Guy?

Dear Lucia, I've been dating this guy for three years. Every year he has some type of financial situation he needs help with. He currently owes the Federal Government $3,000.00 for collecting unemployment illegally. He asked me to take a loan out to help him get out this debt. I told him no. I got myself out of debt two years ago. No credit cards, car paid…