It’s not all bad. It means I haven’t found the right person yet. What about you?
Lucy:
Yes, I’m so single it’s a joke at this point.
Harris:
When was your last relationship?
Lucy:
Gosh, months ago. I’ve been focusing on myself, which is what we should all be doing, yeah? After my last relationship, I needed some time to figure out what I wanted.
Harris:
What happened?
Lucy:
He was ... ugh, how do I put this? Super zen. He left for a week without telling me! He was soul searching and ultimately it got to be too much. The uncertainty.
Harris:
Wow. That sounds . . . chaotic.
Lucy:
It was. Don’t get me wrong, he wasn’t a bad person. He was too free-spirited for me.
Harris:
And you need stability.
Lucy:
Exactly. Stability, communication. You know, the basics. I realized it’s not about finding the perfect person, it’s about finding someone who matches your energy. It’s hard, isn’t it? Balancing what you want with what someone else needs.
Harris:
Right. Like how do you find someone who fits into your lifewithout feeling like you’re giving up a part of yourself?
Lucy:
Also, it’s about finding someone who complements you. Someone who doesn’t just fit into your life but makes itBetter.
Harris:
You sound like you’ve thought about this a lot.
Lucy:
I suppose I have. All I want is a man who challenges me, makes me laugh, and doesn’t run off to “find himself” without warning.
Harris:
Well, I can promise I’m not running off anywhere.
Lucy: