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I was not able to make the charity meeting, as I had a previous commitment with Ma rio. I was extremely surprised at Kelly's response when they wanted to include her name on the charity invite. With this charity event we all decided it was going to be a small group of mainly just our friends. Jill was just trying to be kind and make Kelly feel part of the group. I felt her comments were negative and it was not the place or time to bring them up. It would have been nicer if she had just said, "It's kind of you to want to include me," instead of saying flat out no the way she did. She should have had another conversation with Jill after the meeting privately about any of her reservations, and then say she would prefer not to be on the invitation.

I really do not know how to "fake it" with someone I do not like.

It is always awkward for me when I run into Simon and Alex.I really do not know how to "fake it" with someone I do not like. I have really never had a situation where I run into people I do not like. I feel as though Alex and Simon have invaded my territory. If they come to an event that I am also attending, I just find it easier to leave or go to the other side of the room. I could not believe how Simon just came up to me the way he did at the fashion show. Everyone does not have to like everyone else. It takes too much effort for me to try to be polite and make small talk, so I rather just avoid them than pretend.

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04/15/2009 - 6:47pm
Bruce

I think you being offended because Simon and Alex didn't share something personal with you and you take offense is absurd and by the way if Mario was ever a pro Ive seen high school kids who look better than he does. You people are much more important in your own mind than you really are. NORMAL people look at you people and laugh talk about phony people.

04/02/2009 - 5:15pm
Sharon Chicago

The problem with people like Cat (her comment below) and Ramona is they think they can insult, hurt someones feelings, put them down, try to make them feel small and they label it being honest.... I call it mean
spirited.

cat
Ramona, I love your frankness..... I am native New Yorker and you have that New York edge. I live in Rhode Island, and people find me a little abrasive at times. I feel I am truthful, and dispite what many people say.... They all say they rather have the truth but many people fear it. you are one of my favorites!

04/02/2009 - 9:26am
Sue

Hi Ramona,
I don't know how you gals do it, but I am addicted to your show. I think this season your light shines through. Continue to be real, and don't let anyone get to you - like Simon and Alex, you're better than that and it comes through loud and clear. Don't feel like you have to defend yourself, just nod your head and walk away from them. It looks like they only get airtime when you indulge them.
By the way - I LOVED your neclaces that you wore on this last episode. It looks like you wore the same chain, just changed pendants? I would love to have one. Take care and Keep that positive energy flowing!!

04/02/2009 - 9:07am
scarabiz (Lisa F)

Ramona~
I am sick and tired of you treating Alex and Simon so badly! So what if Simon likes to weara pastels and has feminine mannerisms? So what if Alex had nude pictures taken? And so what if they prefer to do everything together? Their lifestyle works for them and they beat to their own drum. I say good for them to live and think outside the box! People are losing their jobs and homes resulting in living in "tent communities" in certain states. Don't you have better things to do than harass people just because they're different? At least they're real. And bravo for Simon finallt calling you on your s--t, for once you were actually speechless!

04/01/2009 - 10:55pm
former NYC gal

Romona,

I love the necklace you've been wearing lately (the one you double up and wear with the cross. I can't tell if it is gold or silver, and what type of small beads are on it. Are they pearls? Diamonds? Where can I get one?

04/01/2009 - 8:13pm
Renee'

Are you serious when you say it is an honor to play tennis with Mario? Me thinks you think too highly of yourself and your husband!
And your trying too hard to make it seem like Jill is being petty to want and have her own partner. If she wants her own partner so be it...........can't wait to see who the real tennis player Jill gets.......I'll bet it is someone we all have read or heard about as opposed to your partner, who was never heard about until his wife became a cast member of Real Housewives New York!

04/01/2009 - 7:37pm
annie

Why is Mario being featured in the show????The Housewives of NYC!!!!!BRAVO if the show is to include the husbands( who must not have enought to do) I my stop watching....I enjoy the Ladies..Not crazy husbands

04/01/2009 - 7:36pm
Mary

Hi Ramona, I'm liking YOU more this season. You seem to be fairly balanced with your handling of some of the situations going on, etc. It brought a tear to my eye to see you with your daughter shoe shopping. She is so beautiful. But I lost a lot of respect for Mario when he verbally attacked Jill. He could have tactfully and gracefully said "ok - if you feel more comfortable with someone else, that's fine, but let's agree on a date for all of us." That would have been fine. But he lost a lot of points for the verbal tantrum he unleashed on her in public. As far as Alex and Simon are concerned - smile, say "hi" and move on. You have proven that you can be friendly to others, even if you aren't "friends" with them.

04/01/2009 - 7:08pm
Viewer

I like you Romona. You are my favorite. I love your relationship with your husband and how dear you are to your daughter.

I think you guys (your family) look fantastic. And I can tell how much you all care for each other.

04/01/2009 - 5:08pm
Viewer

I like you and Mario. It would be better if you stopped getting involved with Jill. I don't think she likes you very much. I also think she provokes you in a way that is really destructive. I gather the tennis match went on. I am sorry to see it because the whole thing was a waste of your time and energy. Jill deliberately fanned the flames to create a "drama" she could be involved in. She likes attention and she is trying to get it on your backs. I like Jill, but I think where you are concerned, she is a user.

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