Dolores Catania is faithful, especially when it comes to her boyfriend, Paulie Connell. The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom has been dating her Irish entrepreneur boyfriend since 2021 and has been by his side ever since. And now Paulie gave a brand new look at his relationship on Thursday, March 6, when he took to Instagram to post a message for Dolores ahead of The Traitors Season 3 finale.
In the picture, Dolores can be seen standing in The Traitors castle, wearing a black bedazzled evening gown with a tartan cape. Dolores looked so fabulous as she strutted around in the video posted to the Instagram carousel. Paulie then took to the caption, where he penned the sweetest tribute to his girlfriend.
"And just like that, the game has come to an end, filled with moments of honor and distrust, doubt and daring, suspense and strategy," he noted. "You all faced challenges both diabolical and delightful conditions from cold and windy to rainy and sunny. But most of all, it was fun. In the words of Alan Cumming, 'Be careful who you trust, toodle-oo.'"
Who is Dolores Catania's boyfriend, Paulie Connell?
Paulie Connell is a businessman and dad of two, born and raised in Ireland, who moved to the United States and settled in New Jersey. It was in the Garden State where Paulie met Dolores at an Apple Store in 2021. "We met at an Apple Store, no cameras, no fans, no crowds, no makeup," Paulie wrote in a November 2022 Instagram post. "Just two people waiting [in line] to get their phones fixed."
Since the couple first started dating in 2021, and went Instagram official with their relationship in 2022, they have been pretty much inseparable. "I've never been in a relationship like this before, and I can't believe how smitten and gushy I am," Dolores said during a RHONJ Season 13 confessional.
Is Paulie Connell divorced?
Yes! Paulie spoke to The Daily Mail, following his divorce proceedings, where he stated that he was grateful that Dolores had remained by his side throughout his separation. "I'm really happy that she stood by me and this lets me know that I'm with somebody who really cares for me," he stated. "She's a great partner, a great friend, a great role model. She's a great step mom. She brings value to the table. She has a beautiful family, and anybody would be an idiot to not want that in their life."
Dolores spoke with the publication where she admitted that she was happy to put an end to that chapter. "I'm happy there's closure," she said. "It doesn't really change the dynamics of our relationship. I just feel like it's a relief that it's finally done."
Shortly after it was announced that Paulie's divorce from his ex-wife had been finalized, he gave Dolores something very sparkly. But it wasn't a diamond engagement ring — it was a diamond necklace and matching earrings. Paulie and Dolores' jeweler, John Anthony Jewelers, took to Instagram, where they posted a photo of a beautiful rectangular diamond set on a diamond encrusted necklace band alongside a pair of beautiful diamond earrings.
"Gorgeous custom diamond set made for the beautiful [Dolores] from [Paulie]," the jeweler wrote in the caption of the post.
Learn more about Paulie's divorce — and if an engagement is in the cards for him and Dolores.
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