The Divorce Announcement
Dolores Catania’s Relationship with David Principe
Dolores Catania, a familiar face from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” faced significant personal changes that unfolded on the show. Dolores and David Principe shared a long-term relationship that intrigued many fans. However, Dolores shared the news of their split in an episode, pointing to several reasons behind their breakup (People).
Reasons for the Breakup
Many reasons played into Dolores Catania and David Principe’s decision to part ways. A standout issue was communication, or really, the lack of it. Dolores felt that David wasn’t meeting her halfway, signaling a shortage of the give-and-take needed in a relationship. This led the pair to drift apart. She also mentioned feeling unsupported by David in different areas of her life, which pushed them further apart.
If you’re interested in the breakup sagas of other celebs, you might check out our tales on Rick Fox and Vanessa Williams or Sarah and Todd Palin.
Here’s a closer look at the reasons Dolores shared for the breakup:
| Reason | What Happened |
|---|---|
| Communication hiccups | Dolores and David struggled to communicate effectively |
| Absence of support | David fell short in providing the needed support |
| Drifted apart | Their differing expectations created a rift |
This announcement highlights how vital good communication and mutual support are to keep a relationship strong. For more on relationship ups and downs, take a peek at our piece on Shannon and Andrew.
Co-Parenting Relationship
Dolores and Frank Catania’s Marriage
Back in ’94, Dolores and Frank Catania, two lovebirds, decided to take the plunge and got hitched. Along the way, they welcomed Gabby, who’s hitting 28 now, and Frank Jr., a 25-year-old young buck. But, the fairy-tale hit a snag, and by ’98, they called it quits. Yet, they didn’t just split and run; they’ve been nailing the co-parenting thing, flashing it all on Bravo’s reality series. Dolores reckons they’ve finally struck that “happy medium” with each other, keeping things chill.
Divorce Details
Dolores didn’t shy away from sharing the shake-up their split stirred up for Frank. Her romance with Paul Connell went viral in 2022, throwing Frank into a bit of a tailspin. Hurt was there, you bet, but at the heart of it, Frank just wants Dolores to have her best life.
Supportive Relationship After Divorce
Even post-split, these two never skipped a beat on the support front. Dolores stood by, buzzing with excitement for Frank and Brittany’s big day at BravoCon. She’s clear as day about it; Frank’s still a cornerstone in her world.
Frank’s all in on this too. They’re a textbook case of support, despite their love taking a different shape. He’s made sure Dolores knows, she’s got a safety net for life, with him at her side. This kind of mutual respect and care is the gold standard for any partnership that had to take a detour.
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