I think that you are smart and a good addition to the show! Even if you are friends with alexis, you did not let it stop you from starting relationships with her "enemies". I like that! I think people shouldnt pick teams.

The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree!

Lydia, I just checked in on this old post of yours and realized that you threw Alexis under the bus from the very beginning. In this post you write:

 "I am trying to be authentic and not gossipy -- simply going straight to the source to ask her why she would wear a fake ring, and if that is true.  I don't really care if someone is wearing a fake ring or not. If for some reason they feel better with a big honking CZ, go for it.  I like to rock who I am and I try not to be fake."

So, by your own admission right here, you are confronting Alexis about the fake ring (as if this were some sort of crime) and requiring her to explain "WHY she would wear a fake ring." That is pompous and ridiculous. What she chooses to ,or whether it is or isn't "real," is none of your business!  Wow. You have a LOT to learn about what it means to be "real."  Also, following up your poor explanation by saying that you "try not to be fake" in reference to Alexis' ring is a direct insult and insinuation that your "friend" is a "fake."  Not cool, not Christian, and not "real" - unless by "real" or "authentic" you mean "pompous and pretentious." 

You need to remember who your friend was from the beginning and not let these women ruin your friendship with Alexis. Be careful because they will turn against you and find reasons not to like you as time goes on. Alexis did nothing to them and now they are haters on her and for no reason. They were awful to her last year.

Not a fan of your! You shouldn't tell people how they feel or think when you weren't there! Money doesn't buy you class!

YAY! I think your great! I haven't read the comments because of the one I did in fact read about the mean comments towards you. I can't stand the negative knit picking all around. Can't wait to see further into your life! Have a wonderful day!

Sorry Lydia not a fan..... do not care for the way you stabbed Heather in the back when you ran back to Alexis with the ring story.. u r the one that brought Alexis up to Heather in the first place ...I believe you are just as fake as Alexis except unlike Alexis you come from money and I am sure you will be waving it alot to us all......

I really want to wish you the best of luck. I always think about when I am older looking back at my life and I want to be proud of the decisions I've made. I want to look back and know that I did my best to learn - love - laugh- and truly enjoy the life that I've led. Lydia, I am sorry for the critical and down right cruel comments some people have chosen to post. I believe that I can never pass judgement on others when that energy would be best served looking into my own life and improving it where I can. Please don't allow anyone including this gaggle of women to change the inherent goodness within your heart. You are at cusp (due to your choice to partake in this show) and most likely one of two things can happen - you can utilize your roll as a way to actively create the woman you will become or you can fall right down the black hole and pass judgement on others. My hope is that you can look back ( many years from now) and see the positive direction you as a woman evolved into. Good luck in sculpting each day that is to come and remember that you and only you are the artist!

You are such a cute girl- however, when you shared the info to Alexis that Heather commented on her "cubic" ring- how it was fake- that was very UN-Christian-Like- doncha think? what awful manners- a real pot stirring comment- you are very young and these comments you will learn are not a good thing to do- before you open your mouth- take a deep breath and think to yourself - "will anything good come out of what I'm about to say- and will it hurt anyone?" then wait for your gut to tell you - it takes practice- trust me- I know-

Welcome and good luck.  Stay strong, stay kind, stay grounded.

It's sad when being negative/mean equates authenticity and being positive/nice equates inauthenticity. Does anyone else see this but me?? You can be nice and authentic. You can be mean and inauthentic. The two are not automatically associated... What I see right now (episode: "It's my party and I'll scream if I want to.") is a bunch of mean girls who should be supporting each other rather than tearing each other down. All of these women currently have new blessings and new opportunities - yet they choose to bicker about petty garbage. Poor choices all around. Who cares if someone wears a fake ring? Who cares if some New Yorkers don't hug on the first encounter of meeting someone new or not? Who cares about who is BFF with who..it's a new chapter...BFFs change. Hoping Lydia can help elevate the group with her positive outlook. Positive and authentic outlook. I like her supportive comment by the way about Heather and her husband's jewish faith. Let's hope they return that support in kind to the Christian folks...mutual respect, tolerance and appreciation. Lydia, if you start feeling pulled down...pray and keep your eyes on the higher ground.

Lydia, why are you so gaunt?  and horrible overbite

hahahaha at that dinner....the look on your face was priceless....wow I bet out of everyone you felt the most uncomfortable....by the way, you have beautiful hair...I really liked how you had it up at the dinner....I felt for you at this dinner...you seem sweet, Tamera and Gretchen came off cold to you...that sucks

Good luck! I think you sound very nice. You did the right thing telling Alexis, after all she

is the one you know and have begun a friendship with. And fake ring or not , who cares. All of the ladies are fake really, except Alexis, after all she is the only one that really is a HOUSEWIFE. LOL

God Bless you, you will need it with 3 of thease FAKE lades ( Tamara, Heather, and i hate to say but yes now Gretchen.

Heather didn't ask you about Alexis, you brought it up.

Sorry, but I think Lydia is goofy and not in a good way. She seems just as ditzy as Alexis, which I do not find attractive. I guess we will see how her personality plays out against this crowd. Not a fan so far.

Like a lamb to the slaughter. Lydia I wish you luck. 

Hi Lydia,

Welcome to RHOC

I'm from NYC and I'm a hugger...  Not everyone from NYC are frigid b****

And if you don't care if someone wears a fake ring then why bring it up to Alexis? 

Um, those of us in the real world have no idea where 'Dana Point, CA' is & quite frankly you can brag on TV all you want; enjoy paying your 13.3% state income tax in California, here in Tennessee, we have no state income tax!

You should seriously consider watching past seasons.

I really want to like you but you seem fake to me...I guess time will tell! 

Hi Lydia, I'm looking forward to seeing more of you on the show.  I wanted to comment on your response to Heather when she asked you if you wore CZ's like Alexis.  Your response was 'I'm authentic".  Hmmm....that doesn't sit well with me.  First, Alexis never pretended the ring was real.  That is authentic.  Wearing a 'borrowed' ring from your jeweler for whatever reason may be perceived as inauthentic.  One will draw the conclusion that the ring belongs to you.

People who color their hair or highlight their hair, wear hair extensions, enhance or tug and pull body parts, all could be perceived as inauthencity.

I wish your response to Heather would have been 'so what, who cares'.  Why does it bother you?  She is afterall married to a plasic surgeon who permanently modifies a person 'natural, authentic, original body' and transforms it into something other than its' current natural state.  This doesn't bother me, but it is the purest form of hipocrisy from Heather.

O.K. everyone. This is the new actress for RHOC. If anyone of you think that this is not directed or choreographed in any way you are all ding dongs (and I'm not talking about the chocolate ones), I enjoy these "housewife’s" shows and I call them my soap operas because that is what they are soap operas. I can't understand why some of you take it so seriously. Maybe if all my kids or the days of our lives had blogs they would still be on the air. Please remember these women are being paid big bucks. Nene from the Atlanta housewives just signed a 1 million a year contract. Please give this gal and all the others an Emmy.

You have pretty eyes. I want to be a fan, but it just doesn't seem likely at this time. Just another sheep in wolf's clothing.

Lydia, I am from the south and we all hug; do not feel as if you need to explain it. I think your voice sounds great. You are cute, fun, and full of life. I think you are the fresh breath of air that the RHOC needed.

You are darling!!!!  What a breath-of-fresh-air on this show that seems to be running out of gas!!!  Welcome, welcome, welcome!

HI Lydia, so far so good. Looking forward to seeing more of you. :)

Lydia I'm a hugger too.  Like Heather's comment "I'm from New York".  Heather made it sound like New Yorkers do not do this - well I for one totally disagree with her. Here's a little advice to you - don't let Tamara, Gretchen or Heather bully you during this season.  From what I see in next weeks episode that Tamara goes after Alexis once again with her bullying tactics.  I really wish Bravo would sit down and give Tamara a tongue  lashing for being such a bully on TV. 

Lydia welcome to you on this sometimes crazy journey. I thought it was so cool that you and your husband went out to dinner on your boat. It looked like so much fun. Good luck on the season with these ladies. I hope they will be good to you.

I think you and your husband should feature the Debrows' home on the cover of your magazine...you are a quirky turkey...and you are running with a rough pack of wolves...I mean women. Time will tell if you can navigate this bunch..good luck with that

I really like your bubbly personality, you seem like your fun to be around "not fake"! I really enjoyed watching you can't wait to see more of you.

I don't care about how much your parents make~

Money can't buy you class.  Stop bragging.

Your a good person..don't let all this negativity impact you! Happy your on he show. Stay away from Tamra and Gretchen and good luck!

I thought Heather was going to bring some class to OC but... way to full of herself and hate how she treats her husband! So fingers crossed you will be the new Yolanda keeping it classy loving your family and not be a gossipy mean girl like T & G seriously how old are they? So far loving you! 

What an air-head!

So far, I'm loving your addition to the show! I don't know why everyone is already making so many assumptions about you after seeing 2 scenes! Sheesh. Obviously you are well off, and you are addressing it since we are just meeting you. Can't wait to see how you handle the crazy OC ladies, good luck!!