TheReal Housewives of New JerseystarJennifer Aydinloves her man and is proud of him.

Jennifer and husband Dr. Bill Aydin met back in 2001 at her brother-in-law’s wedding.

Jennifer shared the sweet story of how they became engaged.

Jennifer Aydin and husband Bill

It wasn’t your usualproposal.

He would remind them, “it’s not the important thing we are!”

He worked his way through his education.

Jennifer Aydin and Bill Aydin

He worked in various areas of New York and New Jersey, today splitting his time between both.

He also is an assistant professor of surgery at the New York Medical College.

Bill’s professional life came under fire when Jennifer revealed she’d been diagnosed withCOVID-19in April 2020.

Jennifer Aydin and husband Bill

Jennifer came to his defense, pointing out that reconstructive surgeries were also part of his professional work.

“And just cause he lives with me doesn’t mean he can’t see patients.

And I’m very proud of him.”

“I enjoy my work so much that there are times I find it hard to come home.

Without their input, I wouldn’t reach that potential.”