Dania Ramirez

Men say: It’s OK to get a drink with an ex-girlfriend.
Dania Ramirez says: I’m cool with it if it’s an early drink. But only if it’s early, because after a certain time you have one drink, then you have some more drinks, and then your judgment becomes impaired and you never know what might happen. But I like ex-girlfriends. If they were really cool with each other, then I would know about her. It’s the ones that come out of nowhere that you have to worry about.

Men say: A little lying is necessary to maintain a good relationship.
Dania Ramirez says: I don’t think you should lie, but not everything should be said. If you’re thinking, “She gained 10 pounds,” then you should say, “Babe, we should start working out.” Knowing how to tell the truth tactfully is the best thing. If you ask, “Do you like my mom?” and he responds, “You know damn well I don’t,” that’s not tactful.

Men say: I like “exotic” women.
Dania Ramirez says: I got that a lot when I first moved to L.A. People used to ask, “Are you Mexican?” I’d say “I’m Dominican,” and they’d say, “From Dominique?” I’m like, “Dominican Republic, do you need a globe?” People should be able to like whatever they want. What gets on my nerves is when they say they like exotic women and they’re not with them. If you like them, be with them.

Men say: The number of sex partners I’ve had is irrelevant.
Dania Ramirez says: As long as you didn’t catch any diseases, I don’t think it matters. I don’t want to know who he’s been with or how many. I do want to know that my man is not a virgin, I’ll tell you that much, because I want to know that he knows what he’s doing. But I don’t need to know how he learned it.