Life provides you with the opportunity for intellectual growth, wisdom, self discovery, the miracles of love and happiness. At the tender age of 16, I met the man that would be my husband, my confidant and ultimately my friend.
The second episode of Miami Social is particularly interesting to me as viewers clearly saw right through Ben and I and the feelings we share – which reinforces the many comments posted on Bravo’s blog. Many believe Ben and I to be the “perfect couple” and indeed we were. Once upon a time we personified characters in a fairy tale story with the happy ending. The true and simple is that we evolved into strong, confident and accomplished individuals and circumstances in our private lives changed.
I believe love is much like the process of a metaphor – we unwrap a large gift box in which a series of smaller gift boxes must be exposed without knowing at which point you will find the unique and unwavering gift (in this case - love). After 13 years of self growth, I was completely entrenched in my career. People often think that life is about finding yourself but for me, it was about creating myself. My experience with Donald Trump was an awakening of sorts. I left the city of my comfort for the wilderness of my intuition, took a calculated risk and surfaced with a new identity and an unwavering purpose – and for that I thank Donald Trump.
Hey Katrina! First off I love your style and your personality. I was just wondering, how did you step away from your long term relationship? I have been in a relationship for 9 years and he is my high school sweetheart. How do you step away without hurting anyone?
When I was growing up my dream was to be like Katrina. Until I met my husband. I chose that road and its great. However, you have to be willing to give up a lot. I have two kids now, and make 1/2 what I use to make but I can not think of not having them in my life. Each to his own. Take the road and don't look back.
Kat i absolutely love you!!!!!!!!! I do however think you about to let go of the best man you will ever find. Please wake up your husband is a CATCH you really don't want to loose him to another woman especially if she turned out to be like lina! You two make the perfect picture you both carry yourselves so well i love how down to earth you are and you're just beautiful on the inside and outside.
I absolutely LOVE this show!! part of the reason is, perhaps, i see a lot of my ex-boyfriend and i (only all grown up) in ben and katrina. he is the easy going one while i'm the workaholic, however i'm not drop-dead-gorgeous as you are. we too met in high school and had this fairytale planned out. then, things went downhill. we still don't know how to act as friends, but now i have an idea thanks to you Katrina!
You never do see what happens in a movie after the marriage. It is all (& they lived happily ever after) and that is it. We all grow old and are never the same person we were when we started. We viewers are only invited to view little tidbits of your life. What ever else goes on behind closed doors we are not privy to so it is hard give an opinion on your relationship. You two exude a lot of regret and loss when you interact with each other like you miss a certain part of each other even though you are face to face. I guess it all depends on where your values lie. Nothing is wrong with divorce if that is what you really want. I hope you are watching the show and can see what we viewers are seeing. He look like he wants to wisk you away to an abandoned island somewhere... Bora Bora or something and destroy your Blackberry and have you all to himself. And you look like especially on this third episode like you may be realizing that you have been taking him for granted but have taken this divorce too far already and have too much pride to admit it or even try to take it back. Maybe its the editing....
Hello,Katrina. You know, I'm just writing for fun, because you are probably so busy working that you may not even read this. And I admire that. I'm a workoholic myself, who ended up watching Miami Social because I am sick as a dog and couldn't make to work today. Well anyways,not writing to give you advise, because you know what you are doing. For some people getting married is their dream, for others, it is building a career. You know yourself.You know what you need and what you want.You know,I work with geriatrics,and it's amazing how I got used to seeing old people die.Even more amazing is how much I have learned from them. You and I will get old too. So, I know you'll do great in your career, and don't forget to cherish those who love you, because they will be the ones at your bedside when you are old. Whether you divorce Ben or not,do it wisely.Good luck to you!
Katrina,
I think that you guys should remain together and give your mom those grandbabies that she wants lol! I understand that you want to focus on your career but having that special someone to come home to is priceless in my book. Just looking at you guys, one would be blind to not see the love. Plus, in last night's episode, you seemed to be a little jealous that he went to a bachelor party. He loves you, there is no doubt about that and i think that his pride has been hurt so he's reacting by appearing nonchalant. Give it a chance!
All the best!
I don't want to say I get it...but I do. But damn Katrina, you guys look absolutely GREAT together! I don't know about you being completely happy though, on the show I get the sense you want to be with him and would be jealous if he dated someone else. Then again, it's a lot for whoever will come into both of you guys' lives.
Katrina
Thanks for being a powerful and real role model for Latino(a)'s everywhere! You are not only successful and smart and beautiful but you have the classiest image on the show...
and your mom ...can we say GORGEOUS!!!
RC
Ever heard a dying man or woman say, "gee, I wish I had worked more during my life?" No, the biggest regrets people have is that they didn't spend more time with their loved ones. Family is most important...love, your husband....work will not hold your hand through cancer, sorrow, laughter, etc. You are so beautiful but why put all your time and energy into work instead of your relationship with your husband? Money isn't everything. Wake up beautiful woman!
Katrina
After watching the first two episodes, I did notice little biting comments between you and Ben. I think on the surface, you guys have played well together because you work together. You seem like you both spend alot of time working. That is very high stress - to work with your spouse. And to have never been with anyone else since 16? People grow and change. All of your formative years as adult were spent with the same man.
It's time for you to let your hair down! Cut back on your hours at work, or take a vacation. You deserve it! Take the time to do some self reflection. You work too hard!
Blah, blah, blah. I don't know what you expect out of marriage but you both sound like you are in a good place. No marriage is perfect and lovey dovey all the time. You need to take a step back an really evaluate the situation with Ben. Why jump to a divorce? Why not seperate and just date each other again. You're obviously going to be in each others lives for a long time. Plus your mother adores him. When your parents love your significant other the way she seems to love him, you have a great catch. Remember the grass isn't always greener on the otherside.
If it is meant to be, it will be. If you need to see what is it out there as far as your career is concerned, then do it, life is too short.
Hardy was on Big Brother. Was Katrina on an Apprentice or something? She is making a huge mistake, unless she knows something we don't know about her husband...
Katrina,
I absolutely love your style and personality! And while your husband is a very handsome and intelligent man, we all evolve. None of us have the same thoughts and views as when we where sixteen. We are completely different. I applaud your courage for deciding to be true to yourself! Love ya girl!!!:)
Katrina I love you, you are beautiful, and have a great personality. You and your husband look well together. You are making a mistake.Do not be stupid, take that sweet hunk go on a vacation,get marriage counselling. Get back together. Do not let him get a taste of the single life he will not be back. I can see he loves you. He looks hurt too. Do waste time, true love is not easy to find. I'm over 40, unmarried, happy but love love. Good luck, many babies with Ben.:) Money is not all my friend.
Ok! Just got caught up with the first two episodes of the season and I read what you had to say in this blog entry, but I still have to pose the question, "what are you smoking?" Didn't Whitney tell you crack is whack. Ben is a great catch and your work is not going to spoon you at night. I'm not saying you should fall back in your career pursuits but life isn't all about chasing the dollar. Just keep that in mind.
Wish you two the best!
~ Jay from NY
I would like to know the same thing, WHERE HAVE I SEEN HARDY & KATRINA BEFORE? The first show, I immediately recognized them from somewhere, just don't know where.
HELP!!!
Katrina,
EVERYTHING MEANS NOTHING WITH OUT A TRUE LOVE by your side. I agree with your mother when she said" Ben is a great an and great man are hard to find". You may have all the success professionally in the world but when you turn 40 and you feel you have accomplish everything you wanted , you are going to realize that you lost the most important thing a person can have... LOVE! Wish you the best and hope you and Ben get back together one day!
Katrina,
I was just watching the second episode and the scene where your mom tells you " you will never find someone better than your ex"
I have all the respect in the world for mothers so i wont say anything mean, but DONT EVER LISTEN TO HER AGAIN! my mouth dropped when i heard her say that! those are the words that men feed you so youll never get over them, and to hear that from your own mother, its just traumatizing.
And one more thing, hes not that perfect, no one is.
i'm watching the show for the first time and so far so good. but can someone tell me where i have seen katrina and hardy. their from some other reality tv show?? i never forget a face. please let me know. thanks
hi katrina,i like you,but i dont know about the "work all the time thing",but one thing was very noticeable was the divorce,you guys look good 2gether,but the sparkle is not there anymore,and life is 2 short 2 not be fully happy,so if is a mistake or not,you will never know if you dont give it a chance to yourself,and if is yours is gonna come back 2 you no matter what.
Hi Kat,
ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU! You're my absolute FAV! My question to you is, if you and Ben had a child together do you think you would spend less time as a workaholic, perhaps even give up your work, in order to be more family oriented, or do you think you would still be married to your work?
PS.
I love you so much, you remind me a lot of the women in my family.
From the first episode it was obvious that you and Ben were heading toward a divorce before it was even mentioned. But what was more obvious than anything is that you two are hiding your true feelings from each other and are pretending as if this divorce isn't affecting you as much as you'd like to admit. I hope you two find your love and rekindle it before it's too late and you'll be old and lonely or with the wrong person. Don't let Ben become your Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda.
Hello Katrina!
One again you articulate yourself very well, and actually that does make sense. You really don't owe anyone a indepth explanation for your reason to split from your husband, but the fact you wanted to clear that up makes you much more real. You go girl!
so basically you chose your job over your husband...so when you're 70 you'll be sad alone and rich...cool....good job on that one! send me Ben's number please haha
And K dont listen to Jonny. You go and dream big how ever makes you happy. With your husband or not. You only live once.
Katrina is my all time favorite. Shes sweet, humble, a great friend and beautiful! What more could anyone ask for.
Katrina,
You are the epitome of style, grace and beauty. You always look impeccable, you always say the smart thing, and your work ethic is beyond amazing! As a young law school student (who is not only interested in being a professional, but being well-dressed while doing it) you are truly an inspiration to me!
I worked on Lincoln for a summer at a PR firm...and thus my love affair with Miami began. Miami Social makes me yearn for those days!
I appreciate all your support and most importantly, your understanding - we all know that life is a journey and we cannot take our path for granted. WE MUST FOLLOW
OUR HEART!
It sounds as though you met your husband as a little girl and have/are growing into a women. I can't imagine meeting my soul mate at the early age of 16...since then well into my early 30's I have changed and grown in many ways. If I'm reading between the lines I think you are saying that you love Ben but the two of you have grown apart. I commend that the two of you recognize this and are not fearful of the future without one another. Think big...you only live once!
High-five from NYC! Women need to start making more rational decisions for themselves. I'm a twenty-something, who, likewise, thinks big. I appreciate that you know what you want. Don't feel a need to explain yourself to others: you come across completely endearing and sensible. Wish you the best.
Katrina...love the show and you are by far the hottest of the ladies!! I was flipping through your pics and saw that you were at the Ray LaMontagne concert...how f-ing awesome is he live??!! I saw him here in Chicago and have been a fan for a while...hope you enjoyed the show as well. I also love the chemistry between you and Michael...hilarious and very brother/sister!!
Katrina,
You are a great example for the latino community. I love your attitude. You are inspiration for many woman!!
Try working things out with your husband, you guys make a great couple.
LB-
Remember your choice of words when referring to Realtor in South Beach being an "on call job" (lol) many locals here are wondering where all the girls turned "Realtor" have gone since the market dried up. One of the biggest jokes ever- I applaud the 10% of women like Katrina who have stuck it out, but the other 90% are looong gone now that they actually have to wrok for a sale......
There will always be haters when there is a successful woman involved!!! The specifics of your divorce shouldn't be of anyone's concern. I know what you have been through. Life as a successful realtor and a wife can be very demanding on the relationship. Been there for ten years! For those that do not understand the dynamics of being a great realtor, in a few words, it is an on call job! You are my age and have inspired a new drive within me to grow. I appreciate your passion and love for what you do.
Yeah, that sounds all special, but what we really want to know is the specifics for the reason for the divorce.
What your saying about "Dreaming Big" really is not an excuse.
Katrina
I just love you....I think you are a wonderful roll model for any woman,,;)
Also...your makeup is always beautiful.....what do you use?
No matter what time of day you always look perfect!
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