I could not believe that the Countess asked Alex who was she, God?? Please........
Reel in the nosiness, please.

This season was drama filled !! I could not stand all the arguing, backstabbing, and fake ppl. But what will say is i loved seeing you go at it with jill girl!! good job sticking up for yourself.

Alex:
You have turned out to be the diamond in the rough. I am so glad that you blasted Jill in the way you did. She needed it. what and out of control toddler. Thanks for parenting her correctly.

alex,
Now we know who the mean girls really are.....YOU, RAMON and THE MASTERMIND
BETHANNY!!!!!!!!!

love love love you !

Alex, your blog is eloquent and Honest. Jill doesn't like it when someone gives them a taste of their own medicine... and I think B was correct when she said LuAnn is a snake. True! She's a pit viper. I, too, get blotchy and have hives when I become upset... Ahhhh, the times you need a turtleneck or a big scarf! Cheers to you!

Alex,your are awesome. I think it was wonderful the way you gave jill a dose of her own medicine. You are so right, she dishes it out and never gives anyone the chance to rebut her. Bravo my dear you not only did something for yourself but for Bethany.

Hi Alex -
I just need to tell you that your actions this season portray you as a coward! You used Bethenny's situation to start your own "rif" with Jill ... instead of just confronting Jill with what issues you had with her. And I'm not even referring to the way you delivered the message - that, the way you delivered the message, was just incredibly low .. it showed how much contempt you have for Jill!
Fight your own battles, don't use someone else's reasons to pick a fight.

Finally, I have been waiting for you to stand up to Jill for a long time. Jill has always been ready to critize everyone but when someone stand up for herself Jill feels like she's being attacked. Great job.

Hello Alex,

I have been a fan of the show from the begaining. I have to admitt I was not a fan of yours during the first season. I love the fact that we have been allowed to learn more dementions to you this season. I originally thought Jill was my favorite New York house wife. This season I have decided you are my favorite. You are real and try not to have drama. I hope that having a mean girl in your social seen doesn't cause you to much stress.

Melissa

Alex, Have you forgotten how BAD Ramona and Bethany talked about you and your family last year and about how you lived? Now your talking about Jill and doing the same thing they did to you! Grow up and you can stop trying to Grow BALLS like Bethany said! You use to be so kind and caring and now I can't stand the way you are acting. I can remember a time when you tried to make peace with everyone and now you are so caught up in all the DRAMA and it seems you really are enjoying it.. Please Alex go back to be you again, not this stranger I see now.

Although I wonder how much of this show is real, I cannot resist checking in to see what the ladies are up to. Alex, I am happy to see how much you have grown throughout this experience; you seem much more grounded and genuine. I love your relationship with Simon; from all appearances, you seem truly connected and supportive of each other....keep up the good work there! In the end, that relationship is the most important. I am glad you were able to find a connection with Bethheny...especially when she's going through so much. Thanks for bringing some needed grace and dignity to this show.

Although I wonder how much of this show is real, I cannot resist checking in to see what the ladies are up to. Alex, I am happy to see how much you have grown throughout this experience; you seem much more grounded and genuine. I love your relationship with Simon; from all appearances, you seem truly connected and supportive of each other....keep up the good work there! In the end, that relationship is the most important. I am glad you were able to find a connection with Bethheny...especially when she's going through so much. Thanks for bringing some needed grace and dignity to this show.

ALEX, FINALLY YOU FOUGHT BACK!!! ABOUT TIME YOU STOD UP TO THESE WOMEN. GOOD FOR YOU.

Someone commented on why Alex is holding Jill to a higher standard than Ramona, Bethany, etc. who have said "harsh" things, too...um, I think that's because Jill holds HERSELF to a higher standard than everyone else...in terms of being able to admit fault, apologize, have an actual conversation before saying "I'm done, I'm not doing this right now..." ETC. TEAM MCCORD, FRANKEL, SINGER ALL THE WAY!!!! (Though I do have a soft spot for Luann at times, also being from CT...plus I LOVE SONYA)

Alex What I don't understand is that you hold Jill responsible for making comments about your children and your home. But somehow you have managed to forgive Ramona for all the abuse she leveled at you and Simon and your children. She also said some pretty mean things about your house. Bethany did also. So why are you holding Jill to higher standard then the rest of the girls who clearly said many, many more mean things than Jill did.
Just Asking.

Alex, I am totally behind you and Bethenny. You both know how to remove yourself from the situation and analyze it rationally. I know that Jill, LuAnn and Kelly will continue to throw stones, but have faith that you can handle the punches. This season you really have come out of your shell and all of the viewers are loving it!

I ADORE YOU AND SIMON...........YOU 2 ARE THE MOST REAL PEOPLE ON THAT SHOW.........I DO NOT LIKE THE NEW... SHOW HOUSEWIVES OF NJ... I LIVED THERE FOR 11 YEARS AND NEVER MET THOSE KIND OF PEOPLE......THEY THINK THEY ARE BETTER THAN ANYONE.........
WILL YOU STAY ON HOUSEWIVES OF NY? I HOPE SO BUT WOULDNT BLAME YOU IF YOU LEFT..........THEY ARE ALL GOING TO GIVE YOU A HARD TIME NEXT SEASON.......BUT YOU HANG IN THERE........

You and Simon seem to be the most grounded people on the show. Such a shame the way Kelly (whom I never liked) picked and picked at Bethenny on the Olga. Very odd. I am glad you have Bethenny's back. I have always liked her as well.

Alex- I think what you did was the right thing. I mean people may be upset about the delivery, but it was what you needed to do and what Jill needed to feel. She only upset because she has gotten caught out there by being told the truth. You did not curse nor shout at her on a number of occasions when you could have. I think you did the right thing. Good for you and I have been watching it since the begining and Jill and Lu Ann need to take a look in a mirror. Bravo to you!

Alex,

you and Simon are my absolute favorite couple! Though Bethanny has killer one-liners, you are the most realistic friend of the bunch. I admire you, I think you kick ass at all your roles (wife, mother, friend, professional), and you do it in style. xo

Good job on being Betheny's messenger, Alex!! I think this was the only way Jill was going to listen to your message. If she's always cutting you off and being rude whenever you attempt to talk to her, how were you supposed to deliver the message in private? Sadly, she seems to be trapped in her own little ego trip this season, and giving her the message in private wouldnt be the way she would have wanted to hear it. She wouldnt have had an audience. Even if you did, Jill would have ran straight to the other women and reiterate what you just said... her own version of it anyway. How you delivered it may not have been the best way, but in Jill's case, it was the perfect way. Otherwise, the message would have been lost and she wouldnt have heard one word you just said.

Alex,
Continue being the sane one on the show. I am proud that you called Jill on her behavior. She epitomizes little, insecure girl behavior. She exudes malice and jealousy every time she opens her mouth. Alex, please continue to support B. You have a great deal of wisdom and personal strength that will assist her in the challenges ahead. Stay away from lunatic Kelly. She is nuts and toxic.

Alex,
Bravo 2 you! I love your realness this season but my only advice would be to stop being so polite about it! Say what you gotta say and talk over (Jill) people to get your very valid point across. You tend to stop and listen then speak - which is great ettiquette and communication. Problem is when you are trying to make a point with one of the "Mean Girls", your point gets a lesser blow. Keep on doing what you do though - LOVE IT! And Simon is cool and your boys are adorable.

Congratulations on standing up for yourself and not letting Jill walk all over you. For those of us who have watched the series since its inception, we've seen Jill turn into a loud(er)-mouthed attention addict, and the way she's been depicted this season really makes her look like an overbearing fool, similar to how Ne Ne has been portrayed in the Atlanta series.

It was good to see you speak out and project yourself as the Alex I thought you were. Though nobody is proud of that reaction, you've got nothing to be ashamed of.

Alex...you have every right to stand up for yourself, but the way you did it is disappointing. Being HS is delivering someone else's message. Doing it publicly like that is just wrong. Would you want someone to publicly humiliate your boys on someone else's behalf? Bethenny is a big girl that can fight her own battles, you used her issues to leverage your issues with Jill. That should have been a private discussion & then round 2 you resorted to name calling. No class in that. Name calling will shut anyone down from listening. I am sure you are proud of all the posts of saying hurray for you, but there is a time and a place for all discussions. Find a backbone differently, there is no honor in how you have taken your stand. I am not on either side, just sad watching a group of grown women act so poorly. Sure the show is edited to be more interesting and there is more than what is being aired. Just very sad.

Alex, I like you....you are a real person. I know that you have your own issues with Jill...and rightfully so. I also believe that you are sorry for how and when the "message" was given. However, you are correct because when you have someone at the "tip of your nose"....you don't notice anyone else there but that person. What I like best about you is that you are a straight-forward person....not like Jill who likes to gossip about everyone. Stay strong....

Alex, I Love you coming into your own. This new Alex is the best!!!! Keep being true to your feelings, and standing up for what you believe. To me you and B are the most honest and real of all the NY housewives. You go girl!

Alex,
You are an oasis of calm and thoughtfulness. You and Bethenny made me laugh when cracking up over Kelly's Lemons to lemonade comment! Kelly is the perfect example of "the best defense is a good offense"! She spews out gibberish and does not listen or hear what anyone has to say; there is no way to reason with her. She is everything she is accusing Bethenny of...."when you point your finger at someone, there are three pointing back at you". You are so tender with Bethenny and I have a lot of respect for you and your humanness. I would really like to have someone like you for a friend. Simon is sweet and your boys darling. Best of luck on your book.
Marianne

I've enjoyed getting to know you this season,the last seasons I always knew you were a gracious inteligent woman yet you are quite the lady.Mom,wife.You remind me so much of the late Elizabeth Montgomery.Have you been told that before? Your husband is as always adorable.You both are enduring! God bless you,Mmgrmka

Alex I would tell you how I really feel, but they seem to not want to show any negative comments.

Bethenny could not ask for a better friend.

I can't wait to see an episode where Simon shops for Bethenny's new buddle of joy. Simon has wild taste I am sure Bethenny will be in for a wonderful surprise.

Alex.. I LOVE you!.. I'm glad you delivered the message the way you did!.. Jill says she was embarrased blah blah blah! how many times has she embarrased the other wives?!... THOUSANDS! And LuAnn needs to butt out!

YOU GO GIRL!!!!! I LOVE you and Simon! You two are down to earth and most real couple. Glad you stuck up for your friends and family!! You are the type of person that I would want on my side!!

After re-watching last weeks episode again, I realized something else. The reason Jill, as she puts it, “forgets but does not forgive”. The reason she forgets is because she never really listens to what people are saying to her, especially when it is unpleasant for her. How can she remember things said to her when she never hears it in the first place. Poor Alex trying to explain to Jill that she is tired of Jill’s constant nitpicking and gossiping about everyone and everything, especially about her husband, children and home. I hope Jill leaves the show, with Kelly, Ramona & the “Countess” following close behind. I hate mean people and the constant drama is stressful. I quit watching the OC housewives because of Vicki, if she were gone and maybe Tamara, the show would be great. They all think they have Class, yet most of them are Class-less. Bethany and Alex are really the only ones with any class on the show, the show needs to get some new, more classy housewives from NY.

oh man! alex...must u be reminded that u are the wanna-be of the group? class is innate, not something u purchase off the shelf of a department store! jill has it; u want it...that's a show in itself. it's no wonder u are always jumping at the chance to beat on the wealthy (jill and luann). lol...makes for great tv, but i pray that ur REAL self is a mere shadow of the alex portrayed in the series!

Way to go Alex!!!!!! You spoke for so many viewers when you told Jill off! Its just too bad she is too thick headed to listen and get it. It is always about poor Jill. Even the death of Bethany's father became about her. She's so fake and annoying I cannot stand it!

Your so feminine. You could tell that confrontation made you very nervous. Im proud that you stuck up for yourself because it's hard enough to be a parent, without other people judging you. Your boys are darling.

I think it's funny how Jill always shows up with Kelly in tow like she use to do with Bethanny! It was immature and classless of Bobby to approach you because Jill got her feelings hurt. Jill says what ever she wants with no filter and expects everyone to just take it. NOT! I think you were right to stand up for what you feel is right. Whether the timing was off or not it needed to be said. I also think it is ridiculous that Jill dismisses people and calls everyone her group or her circle. When did this show turn into the the JILL ZARIN SHOW! SERIOUSLY! Jill needs to realize the sun does not rise and set on her! Maybe she could get a Google alert for that! Looks like people finally get to see her for who she is. We are all to grown up to play mind games. When your done YOU'RE DONE! Get OVER IT JILL! MORE POWER TO YA ALEX! ;)

ALEX LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU, HERE TAKE MY BALLS AND SMACK THEM IN THE FACE. HA HA HA

Alex, I keep re-watching last week's episode where the "Countess" basically scolds you for delivering Bethenny's message to Jill. I can't believe how rude she is and yet she says she has class? And what about the comment about not picking sides? She's totally on Jill's side, especially because Jill always plays the victim, when really she's worse than everyone else! All I can say is good for you for keeping your cool, cause after watching that episode, I want to slug the countess too!

Why to go! Watch out for Sonya!

I think you are a wonderful person! And I THANK YOU for standing up to the High School Bully (aka Jill). I would love to have a friend like you in my life. I think it's so ridiculous of Luann to preach to you about taking sides and how you "have to be supportive of both"...by confronting you and fighting Jill's battle, wasn't she taking sides??? And when, during the whole Jill and Bethenny battle was she ever supportive of Bethenny? Luann is the biggest hypocrite!! Keep being true to who you are...a wonderful person.

Love ya!! You have more class than anyone else on the show!! Keep up the great work!

Alex,

I am so disappointed in you! Why would you act and say so many things in inappropriate places. Honest, Alex you seemed to be a decent person, but really if you thing as a woman of pride, who should act proper and appropriate knowing one day your children will see this...why would you approach Jill so disrespectfully at someone elses party and completely now only make a fool of yourself but be disrespectful to the women who was having the party. Also, at Ramona's big opening? You showed your true colors and if you say you want to be a good person or mother, what are you doing....you are blowing it as a person long after you leave Bravo. Just know this is in you record as a person. You could have pulled Jill aside and spoke with her at an appropriate place and time just to be a little compassionate. No matter how much you hate her, she has feelings to. Now it's obvious to the viewers how disrespectful and unkind you are. And that you used "Bethany" to show it. We know it really had nothing to do with her.

Hi Alex,

I understand your frustration with Jill, however, you used her situation with Bethenny as an excuse to let off steam. You seemed to be so impressed with yourself afterwards, especially as you discussed the delivery of the message with Bethenny. You are all in high school. Hope you all learn from it.

You are the only sane person on that show. Jill needs to be taken off. She is too emotional and gets upset at almost everything. I hope she is gone next year. You are an excellent addition to the show.

I always liked you and thought you were above the pettiness. But I see now your almost worse. The adult would try to be the peacemaker, and not add fuel to the fire. You are now a mean girl too!

(((((Alex))))))

You're my new fave!

Alex, you are the most reasonable of all these women, stay grounded. Good for you opening up emotion wise. You are a kind person and I often wonder why you would have these women as "FRIENDS". So glad my friends are the midwestern kind, KIND.