Second time Im asking, what are your credentials that you can give people advice that could change thier lives?????  I and a lot of other people would like to know.

Before I would ask advice from you, I would like to see how you handle yourself in the situation you're in with Teresa. You have misrepresented yourself as being the level headed housewife of New Jersey so far. unless I can see a woman humble herself and take responsibility for her bad behavior without all the silly justifications, I would rather take the advice from my 3yr old grandson. He has been taught better and is much more mature.

Caroline, I'd LOVE to know your recipe for a good Italian tomato sauce.

My question to you is why are you always "bashing" Theresa?

I can't believe people are actually calling for Caroline's "expert" advice. I think those who are looking for answers from Caroline, need to get their head examined. She is not educated to give expert advice. All I have to say is "CRAZY".

Caroline should stick to Real Housewives. I think she is failing at that, because she is being bias. She changed from the last two seasons.

Move over Dear Abby, Caroline is in town! You rock!

I have one question. How did a sensible level headed woman such as yourself get in such close proximity to all these crazies? Out of all the shows I think only you (and maybe that RH Beverly Hills Lisa) have any common sense at all. You and Lisa have two totally different styles but also two major things in common.. ...a brain that functions properly and CLASS. Albert is lucky to have you.. and he seems so sweet ... you deserve that....Take Care

Caroline, You're a true inspiration and an amazing example on how a woman should carry her self. There are times that I have my weak moments and find myself drowning in my own pitty party. Ugh! I've had it ruff and raising two amazing boys which are now teens and I did it alone. But when I'm in freak-out mode I just think of you and how strong and bold you are. Classy, educated and wise! your like my yoda! lol! Great job to you and your hubby on rasing your children. It's funny cause your boys remind me of mine... just a bit older. :) Anyway, thanks for the inspiration! Love ya! -Essie p.s. try to talk some sense into Teresa... I see shes under alot of stress but she make no darn sense when she speaks! it's like jibberish! lol! Love you guys!

caroline, my 21 year old is in love with an older man who is controlling and bossy. she was always raised by her father and myself to stand on her own two feet. this guy had her quit her job and school because "women shouldn't work"! she now does light book keeping for him and keeps his house clean!? how do i get my daughter to see she is ruining her life?

In the world of reality TV is i so refreshing to see a REAL woman like you- who is true to herself and her family.

You are by far my favorite on the show! You have such passion for your family and friends...it really inspires me to me a better Mom! Thank you Caroline for gracing my life every week with your wisdom and being so amazingly honest!

Caroline you are awesome! I love your empowering advice -- deal with it, buck up, use your power!

I think Caroline is amazing. She reminds me so much of my wonderful MOTHER God Rest her Soul. She was just as amazing as Caroline. I miss her so! I wish Caroline was my subsitute mother I need one right now.

I don't believe you have to be an expert to have great advice. Caroline's life experience combined with her "real" personality is what makes people want to ask her questions. She may not always have the most popular opinion but I truly feel that everything she has to offer comes from a good place!

Caroline you have great advice. I especially appreciate your teenage girl advice. I wasn't the easiest teen, and although I don't have teens quite yet, I know how hard that age is. I almost want to print and save until the time comes when I will need that! So thanks, stay as positive as you always are, and shake them haters off! You know where your head is, and that is why people look to you. You accept you can't satisfy everyone and that kind of humility is as honest as a person can be expected to be. Thanks for being who you are.

I think Caroline has very sage advice and is very intelligent Go Caroline you rock girl !

Oh Caroline, I feel so bad when I read others nasty comments to you, don't listen to the negative haters......Keep doing what you are doing, I think you are great.....

Caroline I love you. Teresa fans, go away. I know a lot of you feel sorry for her legal issues but if you WHAT was really going on..those views of her will change.

Caroline, u need to go and re-watch season 1 and u will see what a true friend Teresa has been to u and Jac...But as we can all see, u didnt do the same...I use to adore u but now i change the channel when u come on b/c i cant tolerate hypocrites...if you're so "wise" and "know it all" then how come u cant see thru the clowns (Melissa and Kathy)...

I'd add to Susan in Nashville - develop your own support group, too. Maybe women with children your child's age, a reading group, or anything that bonds people with similar interests. Caroline, you're great. I could watch an hour of just Manzo/Laurita TV every week!

Caroline, Please give me advice. My husband has an apartment near where he works. He is almost never home. What should I tell the kids? I figured I'd ask you since I read an article where Albert Sr. states that he has an apartment at the Brownstone which is his full-time residence. How do the kids cope with the two of you leading a married-but-leading-separate-lives type of existence?

Caroline, your the best, I wish i was a part of your family I love how the kids are withy you and your husband and how you all make time for each other, I have to say i love that bravo showed xmas last year taht was great....Your always my fav HWNJ

Stay safe this weekend.

Caroline: You are such a tremendous woman. I really enjoy listening to you...you always give the best advice. As others have commented I wish I was in your family....

Caroline, the episode with Billy Joels daughter where you said in so many words that your boys were allot like Joels daughter because they all come from PRIVILEGED families. I'm sorry but I can't for the life of me consider your family on the same level as Billy Joel!! Come down to earth with the rest of us.....

Hi Caroline, Keep up the great work. Your an amazing women and an inspiration to me..I'm Italian also so I know how family is.You girls are great,and I love the show. Blessings Regan

Caoline you are an enigma. I love the relationship between you and your husband. My husband and I are a few years older and recently married, after a very quick courtship. We are both incredibly happy. I am from old money, and my father has built an empire. Things are set up tax-wise, so that all the money is as low taxed as possible. I have no access to the money until I am 59 1/2. The money is guarenteed this way to never drop below the highest point of earnings during my entire life. It has been added to. Money is not all imortant to me, but I have been diagnosed with a disease that could be fatal. My prayer is that I have it within me to beat this thing. I was an athlete all my life, and miss that so much!! My main goal is to take each take day and live it to the fullest. Few people know about my disease, as I do not want pity, and am a strong woman. I want to live long enough to not hurt my parents by passing away before them, and I do not want my husband to suffer. I am in search of a "nitch" to fill my days, and take my mind of the pain(it is a very painful disease!) I can write stories, and do that often. I have volunteered helping small abused children find love and trust through animals-using dogs and horses. My husband works very hard, and many, many hours-I know you can relate to that!! My question is do you think that I am on the right track mentally with this issue? Your opinion is valued very much. Thanks Caroline and God Bless you and your family!

Honestly Caroline I don't get it ---------you are only 49 and I really don't think you have lived that much of life yet that you feel qualified to dole out "advise" to people. ALso, sometimes you can be sickenly sweet. I love my children with all of my heart---but, to give bracelets out to all of your family members to wear is a little too much for me. Yucch

Caroline, you are such a smart woman. You are my favorite housewive.

Hello Caroline!

My question to you: Im 33 and was married and divorced very young from a pretty controlling man that kept me from maintaining my childhood friends. I also have two wonderful kids and worked my way through college as a single mom. Now, I find myself with little friends despite my bubbly personality. With my best friends death a few months ago and my mothers death when I was little, I am feeling especially lonely for meaningful gal pal connections. I usually devote every second to my 10 and 12 year old but I am affraid if I don't build relationships with adults, excpet my man of course, that I will be especially crushed when my kiddies grow up and have their own lives. However, its so hard to make friends as a thirty something! Any ideas on how to make new friends in your thirties? Especially keeping away the freakazoids (Danielles) =)

Carloine I am watching a episode and seen that ur son has a learning disorder and he got kicked out of school cause of that. I have a learning disorder also, and I am going for medical assistance, and I belive what they are doing is so wrong. I do good at school as long he does good in school he can become a lawyer. There are very people like us will go to college because they cant do it and we can. So I honestly believe he can become a lawyer and that school is so wrong.

Carloine I am watching a episode and seen that ur son has a learning disorder and he got kicked out of school cause of that. I have a learning disorder also, and I am going for medical assistance, and I belive what they are doing is so wrong. I do good at school as long he does good in school he can become a lawyer. There are very people like us will go to college because they cant do it and we can. So I honestly believe he can become a lawyer and that school is so wrong.

Caroline I wanted to tell you that you are my favorite house wife. I was watching the episode were you and your daughter are talking about her wanting to lose weight. I totally felt for her. I have always been the chubby girl in my family too. I recently lost 30lbs and feel no different. My heart totally went out to you daughter. I think that she is very beautiful and I hope that my daughter will grow up and be as strong as your daughter is.

Hi Caroline, No question. I justed wanted you to know that I'm thinking about all of you as Irene heads towards NJ. Hope you and the family will be safe and well.

Hello Mrs. Manzo,

I just simply wanted to say thank you. It is so refreshing to see a women in the spotlight that girls, like me, can look up to. You are truly an inspiration. Again, thank you. Take care.

All the best, Jill

PS - Your family is lovely

I really enjoy watching you and your family. Tell your daughter she IS beautiful the way she is. You are the only one on the show that is normal.

carolyn your my favorite and you give good sane advice and when i see you and listen to you i see so much of my mother the advice that you give is just common sense but your human like anyone else so i don't put you in the catagory as god your like a friend or aunt only thing is missing is a cup of coffee so please don't stop giving the advice people need it . you are so right about teresa she claims she loves family so much but she refuse to forgive kathy everyone has a limit you can't expect someone to keep trying to work things out and you keep being nasty to them and you expect everybody else to feel the same i just wish teresa would think back at her life and remember how many time someone has had to forgive her i hope she works that out .

Hi Caroline! I read your column each week and I really find that you give great advice. Your reasoning and logic are so sound and well-meaning; you've got a great head on those shoulders! I just have one question that maybe you could address in the future if you think of it. Do you seek out the advice of others when you are writing your column? Not that I'm questioning your credibility AT ALL. But you are so spot on all the time I often find myself wondering how so much wisdom can come from one person! Do you reach out to professionals in a related field when answering some of your questions? Either way, the work you do is great and is appreciated by many. I read your column almost as a survival guide so I'm prepared for any situation! Keep up the FANTASTIC job! -Cara from Long Island

caroline love you .you are my favorite of all the housewifes....take care betty

Caroline - you are an inspiration. You have the right words for every situation. I envy you. I hope I can be as great a mom to my son as your are to your kids. God Bless

Caroline, my son (age 27) thinks you are the best thing since sliced bread! I admire your cool head and logic. You have a wonderful family and tell Lauren she is beautiful just the way she is! Your boys are adorable, each in their own way. I love watching my "Jersey girls"!

You have great wisdom and advice to give to your family and friends. But take my advice and watch Tapped and BlueGold:Water wars and really understand why your sons should not go into the bottle water business. The environment is being greatly affected by making water a commodity rather than buying a Pur filter for the home. I hope your family can make time to check out these important documentaries.

hi caroline i love the show you give good aveice i wish my mom was like you lol i have 3 kids and the bro AND SIS ARE ALLWAYS FIGHTING! I GO "CRAZY...WHAT SHOULD I DO? HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON

In one episode you were removing facial hair and I would like to know what product you use. I am always looking for a referal for a product that actualy works! Thanks in advance, Mable

Caroline you are one wise cookie--a woman with a good head on her shoulders. What I can't seem to grasp is why someone like yourself is taking sides when it comes to the Guidice-Gorga thing--the wrong side at that. Why do you bash Teresa? I sense some hostility in your tone when you talk about her or make a reference to her and I don't understand where it came from all of a sudden. Don't drag yourself down/tarnish your image because when you lay down with dirty dogs, you get fleas.

you are still a class act to me!

Yup u changed!

Anything going on with Chris and Alexa Joel? They would be so cute together!