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Dolores Catania, a fan favorite on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has been on quite the journey when it comes to love. While her relationship with ex-husband Frank Catania has always been filled with mutual respect and a strong friendship, viewers have long been rooting for Dolores to find the right partner. After a brief relationship with Dr. David Principe, who seemed to prioritize his career over their romance, fans were thrilled when Dolores began dating Paulie Connell. But, as with any relationship on reality TV, there were questions, and some concerns arose—particularly when it came to Paul’s marital status.
In 2021, Dolores Catania and Paul met on a blind date, and things quickly seemed to fall into place. Paul began appearing on RHONJ and even became part of the guys’ group on the show. However, things took a turn when fans discovered that Paul was still married despite being separated for over 14 years. This revelation raised some eyebrows and sparked conversations among fans, wondering when he would finalize his divorce.
Well, fans now have an update from Paulie himself. In a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, Paul shared some exciting news: his divorce will officially be finalized next week. While talking about his relationship with Dolores, Jeff Lewis pointed out how happy the couple seems, questioning the pressure for them to take the next step and get married. Dolores and Paul both seemed content with where they are in their relationship.
“You guys are happy together,” Jeff remarked. Paul responded, “That’s exactly the way we look at it.” Dolores Catania added that the couple’s focus is on enjoying their time together without being bogged down by societal expectations. Despite pressure from fans and even close friends, Dolores made it clear that marriage is not a necessity for their happiness.
“We do things together, and we’re happy with the way that…,” Dolores began before Paul chimed in, saying, “That’s just how people are. You get engaged and want to get married the next day. It’s just how it is.”
Despite all of this, the couple does have plans for the future. Paul revealed that the reason for his previous delay in marriage was because of his ongoing divorce, but now that it’s almost finalized, the couple is looking forward to what lies ahead. Dolores has made it clear that while she’s content with their relationship as it stands, she’s not against the idea of marriage in the future, if and when the timing is right.
While Paul’s divorce is finally set to be completed soon, Dolores’ perspective on the relationship shows just how comfortable they are without rushing into the next big step. She added, “I don’t care what people say, Jeff, to tell you the truth.”
The couple’s journey continues to be a topic of interest among RHONJ fans, who are now hopeful that with Paul’s divorce nearing its conclusion, Dolores and Paul will soon take their relationship to the next chapter. For now, it seems that their connection is strong, and they’re both in a place of happiness—whether or not that involves an engagement or wedding bells anytime soon.