“That means everything to me,” she told the outlet.

“I’ve been in so many different positions in my life.

I’ve been a waitress the person struggling, the person who has money.

Dolores Catania from RHONJ

I’ve hadrelationshipswhen I washappy and unhappy.

I was a mother that wasmarriedand then asingle mother.

Indeed; her motto, after all, is “everyone has something to give” (viaBravo).

Dolores Catania attending an event

It turns out Catania has actually been good friends with many of the women on the show for years.

However, Catania told the outlet’s podcast that the situation works for her.

“People used to say years ago, ‘You’re a fool.

Dolores Catania attending an event

You go food shopping for him?

Why are you doing this crap?’

It’s foolish pride.'”

Dolores Catania attending an event

“But listen, I’ve got more bees with honey,” she candidly said.

“Frank gave me more money.

I didn’t do well in mydivorce.

Dolores Catania at Trolls premiere

I divorced an attorney…

The nicer I was, the more I got.

So, who was the fool?

Dolores Catania attending an event

Who was the fool?'

That’s what I say.

That doesn’t work for everyone, butfighting never works[for me].

She describes it as a (non-traditional) living arrangement.

Dolores Catania shares two children with Frank: the pair’sdaughter, Gabrielle, and their son, Frankie.

I really hope to inspire a lot of people going through that” (viaHollywood Life).

Dolores was actuallyengagedto another man who was never featured on the show, but she ultimately ended the relationship.

She said, “It never works out whena new partner does not understandthe dynamics between Frank and myself.

Principe is an OB-GYN and maternal-fetal-specialist in New Jersey.

He’s on call constantly.

Yet I’m very attracted to this man.”

She explained that her boyfriend was very different from her ex-husband.

She added, “Frank is a gentleman, he’s always been very good.”

As for taking the next step with Principe, theRHONJstar hasn’t ruled it out.

I guess with the right person.”