I know it's hard, but there are reasons why everyone is warning you. Don't go for Ricardo for the respect of his girlfriend. She probably feels the same way that you do about him. How would you feel if you were in her shoes? You wouldn't like it. And, chances are, if he did that to her... if you & Ricardo were together, he would do the same thing and pursue another girl like he did to you. I don't think he shows good character. You're better off w/o him.