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Ramona Singer

Emotional Outpouring

Ramona talks about planning her vow renewal ceremony and her advice to Bethenny.

May 6, 2010

 

Wow viewers, where do I begin? There were a lot of different situations going on, I think I will start with what touched me personally the most - trying on my dress for my renewing of my vow ceremony and, on a much deeper level, my conversation with Bethenny. When Kimberly Towers came over to my apartment I was really excited. What bride isn't when she finds the perfect dress? When I put on the dress I got all choked up, I blushed and was teary eyed. You see, my parents never had a good marriage and I was always afraid to be married. So I consider it a miracle to still be so in love and happy with Mario 18 years later. I thought it would never happen to me, which is why I wanted to renew my vows. Maybe 18 is a random number, but my father had recently died and through his death I changed. I wanted to celebrate and recommit to my husband. I felt it was important to renew my vows, and Mario, being the great husband he is, agreed to the ceremony. My daughter Avery, who I love more than life, is a teenager now and as any mom who has a 15 year old will tell you, it's a challenging time. That being said, overall we have a great relationship and I know when the time comes for me to renew my vows with Mario she will get it.

When Bethenny first shared with me that her dad was dying, I told her she needed to see him. She had said to me she tried to call and he would not take her calls. I told her, "It really doesn't matter what he wants, YOU NEED TO SEE HIM. YOU NEED CLOSURE. If it means just showing up on his doorstep and knocking on the front door, you must do it. Once he's gone, he's gone, and you will regret it the rest of your life, as there is no going back. You are having a baby, you are going to get married, and you need to confront him and come to terms with your father."

My advice to Bethenny was based on personal experience, as I too had a bad relationship with my father. Two weeks before he died we saw each other over Christmas. We spent the week together and I forgave him and I had closure. I've moved on, and have been released and freed by so many things that I could write a book about the experience. So when Bethenny called me on the way to the airport and said she was heading to LA, I was hoping in my heart and praying to God she was on her way to see her father. I had tears in my eyes and was so overcome with emotion when she told me her father called her. I was so happy that she was on her way to see him. Then the memories of my own reconciliation with my father came flooding over me, and I only wanted the same for Bethenny. After all of the emotional outpouring, I really do not want to get into Jill or LuAnn's negative behavior. I am really beginning to think they are both shallow and do not know what is important in life. I say bravo to Alex for finally speaking up and holding her ground. I am so proud of her!

I will be traveling to Africa, so please go to Ramona Singer to read my blog and my Facebook. I will be sending updates and photos while on my trip.

All the best,
Ramona

Please visit:
www.ramonasinger.com
www.hsn.com
www.truefaithjewelry.com
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254 Comments

You certainly are a whacka doodle but I love you all the same, I have a girlfriend like you and it's never dull, never lose you spunk and sense of humor, I love all that energy you have I wish I had half your energy, and secrets on how to stay young and vivacious? Please don't stoop to Jill and Lu Ann's level, that would be very low indeed. I think this show has gone to Jill's head, she is rude and crude and not a lady, her behavior is juvenile. Stay sweet and unaffected, good luck.

I am not sure if you read this, but you seriously have won people over this year. Thank you for being so honest and "real"

Ramona- I love how real you are...few people are comfortable with being who they really are...i love that you are one of the few...p.s. i think it is wonderful that you are renewing your vows and love your husband so much...keep it up my dear!

Ramona; Get a Life and get into the real world. You should stay in touch with will what is really happenning. The guy you were flirting with on the yacht; he is not the owner of Hooters. I live in Atlanta, where the real owner of Hooters lives; and this was not him. If you have watched the "Boss" reality show, where the Boss goes under cover; the real owner of Hooters was on this show.
You think you are so sexy, act your age; and put on a decent bathing suit. Bethenny is a "victim" she is always whining about Jill, her Dad, Kelly, LuAnn. She and Ramona were the worst ones to talk and Alex and Simon the first 2 seasons and now they are kissing up to them. Alex is so full of herself, and Jill was the only one that really wanted to include Alex and Simon; when Ramona and Bethenny were thinking that Alex and Simon were weird.

Ramona.....How I wish I was one of your friends, LOL... you give these amazing "girl times", your always supportive... they should appreciate it. Also, you are the ONLY one on the show that can truly go toe to toe with Jill and not miss a beat. Good for you AND your Renewal...blessings!!!

omg if you mention your new hair again im going to scream you cut like 4 inches off and other than that it looks the same people do that everyday

Nice eyes

what wonderful advice you gave bethanny, and how supportive you were...i love the new ramona, still a spit fire but showing your very emotional side...you reallky have grown...

Hurray!!! for not backing down to those ladies.. How dare they... you were right on point...Bethany tried many times to make up with Jill. but Jill must have things on her terms only... Jill needs to get humble.. and you need to begin HRT,, it shows... I remember when I was like you.. a little HRT wont hurt.. it did me well try it...Love you Ramona

Ramona, I'm a little confused as to how long you and Mario have been married. In the episode where you suggested renewing your vows to Mario, you intimated that you had been married for 16 years. In another episode 17 years, and yet another 18 years. Which is it? I can understand one faux pas, but there is a big difference in 16 years and 18.

Ramona, I love your honesty. You are coming out as the nicest housewife in the bunch. LuAnn and Jill are just so not making senes anymore when they talk, gossip, or whatever. Don't you ever change!!!!!

Bravo to you for rising about Luann and Jill's silliness!!

Dear Ramona...First..Congrajulations!!! To You and Mario..
Second..You are the Only Housewife who makes any sense..
You are truly REAL..Also thank you for sticking up for Alex..
I'm not only proud of her..But extreamly Proud of you..Keep doing what your doing "YOUR GREAT.."

Ramona you are hilarious. I love how you go after the other wives, except when you did it to Bethany. That was cruel. But love your spirit.

Ramona, the advise to Bethenney on closure was perfect. After being estranged from my our father for over 20 years, my brothers and sisters, went to see him when he was dying of cancer. You cannot change the past and have to forgive. Lost years, lost opportunities on both sides. Forgiveness and letting go really is the best way to heal. My mom and dad died within days of each other. A couple of days before they both died they spoke to each other for the first time in probably 15 years. I asked her how she felt about this and she said that although she was not in love with my father, she loved him because without him she would not have had her children and grandchildren. So I think this is also true with a father relationship.

i can't believe jill freaked on you about not telling her about bethenny's dad the instant it happened... get a hobby!! hahaha kidding. i love the new hair and attitude and congrats on your marriage!! :)

A lot of people commenting must be new viewers and didn't see Ramona in action- particularly the first season. No one was as mean to Alex in particular as you were. Not even Jill, and that's saying something.

I do give you credit for cleaning up your act a bit.

Ramona! You are fabulous and remind me so much of my mom, it's hilarious. Neither of you have a filter, but that's what I love about you! You are one of my favorite housewives and you're so real. Keep being yourself, you are great!

Finally, finally!! Everyone gets to see the Ramona, that i've known about all along..once again, i appreciate your honesty with everything, and know that you are always true to your heat. GO RAMONA!!

Ramona, I have to agree with you when you said that Jill and Bethenny would have solved their problems that day they talked at your place but Lu Ann got in the middle and told Jill lets go the car is waiting. LuAnn seams to be in the middle of all the problems. Congrats on the renewal.

Ramona,

The reNEWed you is a great transformation. You seem to have a better understanding of the difficult personalities on the show. Bethenny's self victimization has grown exhausting. Poor Jill has grown psycho. Alex has become out of control. Whereas, LuAnn has become too controlling. Somehow, you manage to stay above the fray.

I don't understand why classified Jill (a questionable friend) and Sonja (a new friend) to be your anchors that were necessary to your bachelorette party. What happened to your TRU friends: Joni, et al?

Ramona - You have really been a good friend to Bethenny lately and I am so proud of you for standing up for her! You are a strong, beautiful woman...the show needs your courage to stand up to Jill, LuAnne and Kelly!

Ramonda, you are crazy and I love it! it is you. I don't know how you stayed out of the Jill thing, but you did it. Leaving the Jill & Bethany thing aside. I don't like the way Jill picks and picks and about well, everything and everyone. The fashion show, the renewing of your vowes, your event,it's not you ,it's an aweful pictures. She just can't keep her mout shut everytime she opens it mean commits come out.

When a upset breaks out I don't think the girls understand that you just try to move on and not dwell on the situation and change the mood. You don't get stuck in that garbage.
PS Love your Jewerly!

Hi Ramona,
I admire your integrity, keep speaking up for yourself and your true friends, Alex and Bethenny. Are those other women for real? I know they are "girl friends" but who needs them? You are quite gracious to apologize to Jill's immaturity. Not necessary for such the lady that you are.
Congratulations on 17 years of marriage. I just celebrated 35 years with my husband! Best of all.

One thing I always admired about you Ramona is that you are blunt and tell it like it is. You are either love me or hate me, but that what makes you so unique. You are a strong woman and I love the relationship between you and your daughter. I love how you have the talks with Avery about the experiences with your mother and father and how you felt about it and the moral of the story. For I have too experience that and shares it with my daughter. I think realistic conversations with our children keeps them grounded and keep them from getting in trouble and being able to come to us when they truly have issues that they are confronted with at school etc.I think it is great you and Mario are renewing your vows there's no golden year or age when to do this. Besides Silex, you and Mario have a great marriage. I think Jill is bored in hers and even though Bobby seem to be a great man, I just think Jill has outgrown him and maybe thats why she is so over bitched this season.

Ramona, ok you are a little on the crazy side - but there are times you do have common sense - good for you. i am proud that you told Alex that she was out of line in confronting Jill in front of everyone. I always knew there was something emotionally wrong with Alex. that was not the correct time nor place. good for you.

Ramona, someone said that Avery was a renassiance beauty. I completely agree. thanks for making the show interesting to watch. And I also agree with Avery about a seventeen year renewal. Not a real significant number.

Ramona!! TGoodness for you! I too lost my father and can completely relate to yourself and Bethenny. That was the most unselfish, compassionate advice you gave her and being there for her, (I'm sure!) means the world to her! It is very hard losing a parent without closure, I can attest to that! THANK YOU!! As for this season, I just LOVE you new attitude and behavior! You are YOU and that's whom you should be! I too would walk out of those parties with all that petty BS that comes with some of these women! It's to be fun to be around "friends" but it is so obvious that some feel that they are above the others. I'm just glad that you see it in the REAL light and do not let them get to you. My blessings to you and Mario on the renewal of your vows and I'm very sorry for your loss as well. ;)

Thanks for "trying" to be a good friend to everyone, Ramona!
I hope the show doesn't change who you are (a fair, honest, intelligent, caring lady)! You are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love your nickname from Bethanny ---
The "Ramona-coaster". How cute - LOL. You're one of the reasons I can't stop watching the show!
CONGRATULATIONS ON RENEWING YOUR WEDDING VOWS :).

Ramona, you rock! I love your energy. You are a great business woman and a REAL lady. I love that you say what you think and stand up for what you believe in. I also love your jewelry, especially your long "by the yard" necklace. I want one!!! As far as the show drama...stick by Alex and Bethenny. The others are just attention whores and you are too good for that.
Best Wishes

Ramona I love you! You're a little off at times but that makes you you. I love your honesty and how you don't hold back.

Ramona, Bethanny is so lucky to have a friend like you: that scene was touching, and really showed your true colors I think. You are an absolute sweetheart in your own quirky way, and I love you watch you! It's refreshing not to have someone who creates drama (Jill) or someone who inserts herself into the conflict (LuAnn). You instead keep a cool, polite attitude and attempt to diffuse the situation -- you handled Jill and her drama with amazing class. You should be teaching LuAnn etiquette!

Bravo on the new Ramona, she is more likable and I love the hair.

Ramona, I have always loved you on the show. You are a real person, flaws and all. You say sorry when your wrong and make light of your faults. Please continue to support Alex and Bethany, Jill needs a good friend too. It is difficult for Jill to see your short comings and accept them. It would be nice to keep her away from Luann and her fake etiquette. She's right money doesn't buy you class, she is proof of that. You were right, I too think Bethany and Jill would have made great strides to improve their relationship if Luann had not interrupted them that afternoon in your home.

Love you! You are great with Bethenny!

Love you!

Dear Ramona,
YOU GO GIRL!!!! Jill was out of line talking to you like that! You were so sweet to invite her and this is how she repays you. You are so funny and really seem to be turning a new leaf. Your haircut looks gorgeous on you and i can't wait to see your product in stores everywhere. I have to say this as much as you are trying to turn a new leaf some people (Jill and Lu-Ann) seem to be living in the past. They pick on you and it makes me want to cry no one deserves to be treated like trash. And certainly not you. Your are awesome I'll keep watching for you!!!

AMAZING connection you and Bethanny made concerning her Dad's call to see her. Through your personal pain look how much 'good heartfelt advice' you were able to give her!

It is clear in this blog that you steered away from saying too much about Jill blowing up on you at Jen's home. Way to be a lady! But.... there is no other but YOU who can call Jill for who she is, so please, don't let your fans down by not analyzing these scenes. I'd love your take on Jill and her rush to the pantry to call you a b'tch!!!

Blessing on the trip!!!

Ramona,

You need to check your idiot husband because he comes off like a catty woman--not a good look for a husband.

Also, I think your daughter was extremely rude to you and you should not just dismiss it as her being a teen.

Jill's daughter would never speak to her like that0
Avery acts like she doesn't even like you. Good luck!

Love you on this show! Is Jill a good friend to you off the show because from what I can see she likes to rip you apart most of the time. Thought maybe she is different when there are no camera's rolling. Good luck in all you do!

Love you, Ramona! Don't ever change!

Ramona, the greatest moment for the past 3 years of this show was your interaction with Bethenny when she called you about her dad. When I saw your emotion and then the advice you gave her....I was so emotional for the both of you. You couldn't have done a better job if you tried. I know your experience with your father gave you those words but it was amazing how when on the spot, you delivered and delivered well!!

Romona,
I think you are very self-aware in such a good way. You make mistakes, and you know it and admit it, but you are willing to start each day new.

You have a lot of spunk, grace under pressure, and personal confidence that enables you to deal with all that Bravo TV brings on.

You give people 2nd chances. And you give yourself 2nd chances too. This is an admirable way to live.

I think it's interesting that despite all the false starts on RHONY, the 3 women who are most genuine, most forthright, and most able to ignore the little stuff have emerged as likable friends: you, Alex, and Bethenny. Who knew?

You're a delight.

LOVE your hair!! You look fabulous!

Ramona,
this show was Ramona at her best.

thanks for being real and standing for what you belief.Don't let anyone walk all over you.

Ramona, I think that you are a true friend to Bethenny. I thought it was great how supportive you were during such a difficult time.

Congrats on 17 years of marriage!

Ramona I just have to say you looked fantastic in that dress. Many a first time bride would wish to look as lovely as you. You were such a good friend to Bethenny in this episode and I can understand your daughter. My daughter was a quiet reserved girl and she would have wondered what I was planning also. Enjoy your trip and take care of yourself.

Ms SInger, I sincerely admired your handling of Jill during this stressful time for Bethenny. Why anyone was surprised by Jill's response is beyond me, when this season's experience has show repeatedly how she tends to make everything about her. I thought it was amazing that someone would actually (was it Kelly?) go into that pantry to comfort Jill on the death of the father of someone she has repeatedly said she was done with. She refused Bethenny's apologies, refused to talk with her off camera, turned Bethenny's phone call into a public circus for the amusement of LuAnn and all those in the house, then wonders why Bethenny wouldn't call her about this? Ramona, you are a charmer, and I hope to see you on this progran (sans Kelly, Jill & LuAnn) for many seasons to come.

Ramona, you are toooooo funny! I admire that you tell it like it is. Your husband is a good a patient man to have such a crazy wife, but you two work well together. He seems to balance you out. I am glad that you are there for Bethanny. Those other witches need to take flight and never come back. Congratulations on your nenewal of your wedding vows.

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