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Knocked For A Loop: What does Caroline have to say about her scuffle with Jacqueline, Joe's gay comment, and Danielle's reputation? Find out!

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I'm not sure where to go with this blog. It seems redundant to discuss things that have already been addressed. I guess I will just touch on the new issues.

First, Jacqueline and the PUNCH - true story. Jacqueline's hormones were in a rage shortly after giving birth to CJ. I said it before and I'll say it again: We are an extremely close family. When one calls, we all come running. It was an ugly day, an ugly time for all concerned. We are the type of family that addresses everything head on, no holds barred. We dealt with it, listened, understood, and apologized. All is forgiven, and quite frankly, forgotten. I will say it again - Jacqueline and I have a tremendous relationship. It is based on mutual respect and love. We are fine.

Teresa found herself having to defend Joe's "gay" comment. I would agree, that there is certainly room for someone to take offense to it. However, I've known Joe and Teresa for a long time. This was not done with malice. I have a gay brother, I wasn't offended by it.

The bottom line is people were hurt, and Teresa apologized on Joe's behalf, which was the right thing to do.

Comments

1980 Comments

03/08/2010 - 6:03pm

Ericca M.

Caroline:

You add so much to the show and I appreciate your personality and sense of family. I am a housewife to my Italian husband and could not be more proud of what I do. Family first and foremost. My husband and I were very tearful when you described in the reunion how you felt about Danielle. I have watched all of the reunions of the Housewives franchise and you were believable and genuine.

: 10/27/2009 - 9:28pm; Isabel Pov; Caroline
The show was really good, and your 'my family' mantra used to keep 'strays' away does really work! Despite recognizing that you are definitly a strong woman with a very strong personality, you could perhaps be a bit more open minded and tolerant towards people who enter your life and your family, because it seems to me you wont stop at anything to keep them away! Cant wait for Season 2, and prove my theory! All the best.

: 08/06/2009 - 12:38am; Viewer; Caroline...I love your kitchen especially your black and white check dishes. Can you please tell me where you got them? Thanks :)

: 08/04/2009 - 11:25pm; Viewer; Caroline, I'll just post my comments about the show to you, since you are by far the strongest personality, I don't get the show at all. Yes it's the same basic formula as the other Housewives-OC, NYC and ATL, but you Jersey girls I just don't get at all. It seemed to me from episode one there was a vibe that was just too mean to watch, masked in this "strong family" mantra that was spoken every five seconds. Oh well, everything isn't for everybody, and The Real Housewives of New Jersey, just isn't my cup of tea.

: 07/30/2009 - 3:53pm; tinyD; This show should fade into the sunset! What a terrible, terrible thing this must be for Lee. I think it is incredibly selfish to have agreed to participate in the first place. It was inevitable that the past would be resurrected and how unfair this is to all family members. Loyal to your family - which family is that....the Franklins? (as in $$$) Please take this spectacle off the air!

: 07/24/2009 - 5:01pm; Cheryl K; Hey Caroline, Hope you are enjoying or enjoyed your trip with your family to Italy. Just saw that season 2 was confirmed. So freaking excited!!!! As I have stated before, you I can relate to the most. My family is alot like yours (2 boys, 1 daughter to whom I am extremly close to) I really hope that you don't have to deal with Danielle anymore but if you do I hope you are getting paid enough. Then again there would"nt be enough money for that.My son may be a production assistant on the show this season ( not confirmed yet) but if he is I told him to tell you hello from me. Have a great summer and I will be waitng for word on when we can look foward to another great season. Bye for now!!!

: 07/22/2009 - 4:36pm; lorrie; carolyn I think that you are the best.. I really respect you and you loyalty to your family. you are a role model for woman everywhere. more women need to stand up for what they believe in.

: 07/13/2009 - 1:27am; Justine; Caroline,
I admire you so much! The most important things in life aren't "things". Your family is your whole happiness, and the respect that your children and husband show for you proves what a wonderful job you are doing as a "real housewife". I am a 26 year old single mother to a 3 year old (wonderful) little boy. He is my family, my life. I pray that he respects me the way your children do you. Thank you for being such an inspiration!

: 07/11/2009 - 8:07pm; Mary; Caroline:
I tried to watch the other real housewives, but I couldnt relate to anyone or sense where they were coming from. You, your sister and Theresa have completely turned my thoughts on this. I respect how you look out for each other and just wanted to say YOU ROCK! Keep up your spirits... come what may. I am an elder sister too. Your family is lucky to have you!

: 07/10/2009 - 12:53pm; Viewer; Just watched the episode with the lost footage. I love the relationship that you have with your two boys. I loved the fact that you were at the softball game and you go to all the practices. I have a two boys, 5 and 7, and I show up for everyting. No matter how small. I pray to god that I have the same relationship that you have with your boys when mine are older. You have a great family, keep up the good work.