Doting on Him
As for the Cuban singer and musician, he appreciated the fact that Lucille was a woman of her own — she was independent, smart, and funny. After all, she was five years older. With qualities like that, it would have been hard for him not to fall for the bright-eyed beauty. But from the very start of their relationship, friends remember how Lucille constantly doted on Desi.
Film Stills of 1943, Animals (With Actors), Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Dog, Home, Married Couples in 1943. Photo By Snap/Shutterstock
She was always eager to make him happy. If Desi wanted something, she was at his beck and call. If they sat down together, and he needed more space, for example, she would scoot over. But despite this infatuation with him, it didn’t take long for Lucille to call it quits.