{"id":8637,"date":"2025-07-08T01:49:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/?p=8637"},"modified":"2025-07-08T01:49:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:49:43","slug":"dolores-reveals-how-living-with-paulie-changed-her-in-case-you-wanted-to-know-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/?p=8637","title":{"rendered":"Dolores Reveals How Living with Paulie Changed Her: &#8220;In Case You Wanted to Know&#8221; (EXCLUSIVE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RHONJ&#8217;s Dolores Catania takes you inside her relationship while giving a tour of her and Paulie&#8217;s stunning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Come Tour Dolores Catania and Paulie Connell&#039;s Gorgeous Home | RHONJ | Bravo\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RnicR7Ys0N4?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">he Real Housewives of New Jersey&#8217;s Dolores Catania has picked up a new habit while living with her boyfriend Paul &#8220;Paulie&#8221; Connell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the video above, Dolores and Paulie gave a tour their stunning home, which was once deemed Paulie&#8217;s &#8220;sexy house.&#8221; During the tour, the pair showed off their beautiful kitchen, complete with marble countertops and an impressive wine wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While in the kitchen, the Garden State couple stopped to pour a drink \u2014 but their liquor choice may surprise you. &#8220;By the way, this is Gentleman Jack, in case you wanted to know,&#8221; Dolores said, as she filled two glasses with the Tennessee whiskey. &#8220;Yes, I&#8217;m a whiskey drinker now.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distilled beverage is a far cry from her ex-husband&#8217;s cocktail of choice, an apple martini with extra pucker. One can only assume that Paulie is responsible for her new drink of choice, given his Irish roots. The entrepreneur was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, before permanently moving to the United States and settling in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-273.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-273.png 862w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-273-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-273-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dolores Catania&#8217;s thoughtful gift for Paulie Connell at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolores moved into Paulie&#8217;s home in 2023\u00a0and helped turn the sleek bachelor pad into a home fit for a new couple. According to the video, Dolores teamed up with Paulie&#8217;s favorite artist to transform her boyfriend&#8217;s cigar room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It was our first Christmas together,&#8221; Dolores said, while showing off the room. &#8220;I got in touch with [the artist] because I wanted it to be very special for Paul. And I said to the artist &#8216;I want something for my boyfriend, but I want it to reflect his life.'&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-283-943x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-283-943x1024.png 943w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-283-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-283-768x834.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-283.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, she decided to pay homage to Paulie&#8217;s home country: &#8220;I got a picture of where [Paul] grew up, and [the artist] put it together, and I named the picture &#8220;All Roads Lead Back to Ireland.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside Dolores Catania and Paulie Connell&#8217;s blended family<br>Dolores and Paulie met in 2021, and have built a beautiful, blended family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolores showed off the family&#8217;s bond in a recent Father&#8217;s Day post dedicated to her Irishman. The post included pictures of Paulie with his two sons from a previous marriage, as well as the Dolores&#8217; children, Frankie and Gabby Catania. Some pictures even featured Frankie&#8217;s new fianc\u00e9, Nicole Perricho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Happy Father\u2019s Day to the man who loves with his whole heart, leads with kindness, and gives family a love that\u2019s steady, strong, and real!!&#8221; she captioned the post. &#8220;Watching how you always take care of everyone is a true example of a man that was meant to be a DAD. We love you more than words can say!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is Dolores Catania engaged to Paulie?<br>Paulie and his ex-wife officially divorced in February after being separated for over 15 years. The long-awaited split left many fans wondering if there was a proposal in Dolores&#8217; future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andy Cohen asked if Dolores if she and Paulie planned on tying the knot during a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;[Marriage] is not the goal, but we&#8217;re not against it,&#8221; Dolores said. When Andy asked what the goal of their relationship is, Dolores responded: &#8220;Just to be together in peace and harmony, that&#8217;s really it&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside Dolores Catania and Paulie Connell&#8217;s relationship<br>Married or not, the pair seems to be madly in love and very happy together. Paulie recently posted a super sentimental snap of a young Dolores on his Instagram Story with the sweetest message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This little girl? She grew into a woman who moves with grace, leads with heart, and never forgets where she came from,&#8221; he wrote on the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-274.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-274.png 346w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-274-173x300.png 173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolores also doesn&#8217;t shy away from hyping up her partner online. On Valentine&#8217;s Day this year, the housewife posted an adorable message for Paulie on her Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Today and every day is a reminder of how lucky I am to have so much love in my life,&#8221; she wrote in the caption. &#8220;You have [given] me a beautiful chapter in the best love story.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-275.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-275.png 589w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-275-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolores Catania celebrates Paul &#8220;Paulie&#8221; Connell&#8217;s birthday<br>In June 2025, Dolores posted an emotional and lengthy tribute to her longtime boyfriend to celebrate his birthday and how important he is in her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-276-943x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-276-943x1024.png 943w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-276-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-276-768x834.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-276.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Happy birthday to an absolutely incredible man. My Irish love who somehow takes care of everyone around him with so much heart. You\u2019ve been my constant &#8211; especially this past year. From being by my side during my heart ablation to always showing up with strength, patience, and so much love, you\u2019ve always remind[ed] me what true partnership looks like,&#8221; she wrote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-277.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-277.png 589w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-277-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She continued: &#8220;You\u2019re not just an amazing partner- you\u2019re an extraordinary father and friend. Watching the way you love, support, and show up for everyone in your life, time after time, has been a true spectacle to watch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-282-943x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-282-943x1024.png 943w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-282-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-282-768x834.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-282.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You lead with kindness, you teach with humor, and you love with your whole soul. It\u2019s inspiring to see, and I feel so lucky to share life with someone who gives so much to the people they love.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-279-943x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-279-943x1024.png 943w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-279-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-279-768x834.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-279.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dolores concluded her tribute to Paulie as such: &#8220;You\u2019re smart, hilarious, strong, and successful &#8211; but most of all, you\u2019re good through and through. I\u2019m so grateful for you and everything you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-281-943x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-281-943x1024.png 943w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-281-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-281-768x834.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-281.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s to more birthdays, more memories, and a lifetime of love together. Love you always.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-280-943x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-280-943x1024.png 943w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-280-276x300.png 276w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-280-768x834.png 768w, https:\/\/topkeynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-280.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RHONJ&#8217;s Dolores Catania takes you inside her relationship while giving a tour of her and Paulie&#8217;s stunning home. he Real Housewives of New Jersey&#8217;s Dolores Catania has picked up a new habit while living with her boyfriend Paul &#8220;Paulie&#8221; Connell. 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