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What an intense day! At the reunion I really felt like I was being attacked. It was so heated. I sat on a couch across from Jill, Bethenny, and LuAnn, and they ganged up on me. I was just being myself and they were attacking me. I always tell it like it is, and I never try to be someone I'm not. I am who I am. I never purposefully try to hurt anyone else. But it's extremely hard to stay calm when you're being attacked.

I was very offended when LuAnn made a comment about my "crazy eyes." I'm very expressive and I wear contacts because of a vision problem. I have dry eyes, and it's a medical condition that I cannot control. It was incredibly catty of her to make fun of my appearance. It's one thing to disagree with me, but it's quite another to start name-calling. I didn't want to stoop down to her level, but I was being attacked, and I just lost it.

So how do I really feel about my castmates? I like Bethenny. I don't think she makes great choices when it comes to dating. She's single at 37 for a reason, and it's because she doesn’t date for marriage. I never enjoyed filming with Kelly. I'd film with Alex and Simon before I'd film with Kelly.

The only other thing I was to address is Bethenny's blog. She recently wrote a blog about me that was nasty. I guess she still has not gotten over my blog where I give my opinion of her dating behavior, her business criticism, and her relationship with Jill. I always shoot straight from the hip - no lies, no puns. I'm not spouting sarcastic one-liners the way Bethenny does. My dress did not look like a Christmas tree, hers did. HER dress was GREEN, not mine! Is she color blind? I am never two faced, only 8 weeks ago I wore the same dress when I was interviewed with Bethenny and she was going on and on about how gorgeous my dress was. David Meister designed it and many celebrities wear his dresses in Hollywood for red carpet events, which is how I discovered him. Enough said.

Comments

292 Comments
09/20/2009 - 4:51am
Tara

Ramona,
Please let me know where I can view your jewelry I missed it on the HSN, also I would lie to see your skincare line.

07/22/2009 - 11:03pm
Viewer

i luv you.lol.your so funny.but i think mario should really respect you more and love you more well at least some on the camera this time around because well hes making people think hes cheating on you and he has a couple girls on the side but i think you too should sit down and talk about your relasonship because well im starting to think well nevermind.but a little kiss or a simple hug on 1 show would do just fine
bye.

06/05/2009 - 12:36am
BSmeter

People who live in glass houses should not throw stones!!

06/02/2009 - 12:46pm
Ashley

Ramona, I cannot wait till you and Simon hook up! That is going to be awesome!

05/31/2009 - 4:06pm
deb

You are a colorful character. It is good you say what you are feeling. It isn't healthy to hold all that stuff in.

05/31/2009 - 1:32am
Viewer

Ramona:

I have watched the show every year since it started and loved it however, I have always had a small problem with the way you act towards people. This year, you just took it over the top as far as I am concerned.

I came from a background where my father treated my mother badly just as you claim you did. However, I always said we can live our parents lives or we can be the ones to change it. I chose to change the pattern from what I was raised in. And, I did it without having to be so god awful mean to everyone as you are. You are the most self centered, conceited, and hateful person I have ever encountered. I could not believe my ears when you told LuAnn you attacked her about her divorce to get back at her because you were upset about the situation. Who in the hell are you? God? I thought that was your husband, Mario!!!! You prance around and even talk about how good you look for your age, you go to a doctor's office and have work done on your face and then you are marketing a skin cream,LOL!!!! Do we have to buy the cream and go to the doctor and spend thousands also for it to work???

I think you should consider spending some of your money on a therapist to deal with these childhood issues you have so maybe you can learn to be a kinder person.

I recently went through a divorce after 35 years of marriage and if anyone had said to me what you did to LuAnn, I would have knocked them flat on their ass. Divorce is a very personal issue and when there are children involved, you do not want them hurt anymore than they are going to be already. You need to buy a brain or at a minimum some feelings and quit worrying about your body and your face so much. Or maybe I have it wrong, those things may be so important to you because you use them to flirt so much in your business to get your way. Maybe you are contemplating divorce and Mario doesn't know it yet. I guess time will tell.

05/29/2009 - 12:53pm
Viewer

Ramona - you are nuts, but God love ya cause you are entertaining as hell.

BTW, I totally think Mario has girlfriends on the side.

05/29/2009 - 10:00am
Jessica

You are hilarious. There is nothing wrong with what you say to anyone. Atleast it is said infrom of that person at some point. You own it.

05/29/2009 - 1:00am
Karen

Please, please get a dictionary and find out how to properly pronounce the word kudos!

I will make it easy for you.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kudos

05/29/2009 - 12:01am
Viewer

Ramona, I really love the show and I like all of you.The
episode with you and Avery in the shoe store was
wonderful. The love you feel for your daughter showed
so much that you didn't need any dialouge...the camera
caught it all. It was touching to watch. Looking forward
to next season. Say hi to Mario!

05/28/2009 - 11:42pm
Viewer

My Mother taught me to always be aware of what I say and to be kind. Also, if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all.
Therefore, my comment is, you seem to be a wonderful parent.

05/28/2009 - 11:25pm
Viewer

Ramona
I am a faithful watcher and truly enjoy the show. I have never written in before. But, watching you tonight, on the "lost" footage with that dog....I love my dog....that is not your dog....you have had little to no interaction with that dog....i know this is reality TV...so get real....that was wwwwwaaaayyyyy too much...in our face obvious ... that dog did not even know you!

05/28/2009 - 10:27pm
Viewer

I luv ur necklace! Its very pretty and the shape of the sun is beautiful. i was wondering if you could tell me where you got it? Thank you.

05/28/2009 - 9:28pm
Aimee

Ramona, I have a little advice for you. I think you DO have a good heart and what you said about your childhood probably is right on - that how you communicate is a reaction to watching that abuse. But, here's the advice: You come across SO much better when you say how you feel rather than when you attack. You were attacking the other ladies and you didn't respond well to getting it back. it's a shame because I do think you are misunderstood. Try it, It's called an I statement - I feel x,y,z, when you x,y,z. Or, I felt hurt... etc.. When you said that to Jill it was very meaningful. Do that more often!

05/28/2009 - 8:32pm
qttpie

Ramona,

Your harsh comments about the other cast members are a reflection of how u feel about yourself.

05/28/2009 - 6:34pm
abby

you used to be my fav ramona... this last season i could not stand you or your mouth. you hav so many double standard and you are a hypocrite. your annoying and should stay out of peoples business when it doesnt involve you. i have to turn the tv off because you drive me crazy. instead of looking at footage of yourself and claiming youre a character, you should watch it and learn to act like an adult and a normal classy lady.

05/28/2009 - 6:30pm
Viewer

You really don't understand that you are beinf filmed as youmake mean remarks, Perhaps you and Kelly should enroll in memory classes. You remind me of the high school girls who make life a living hell for the students they target.

05/28/2009 - 3:14pm
brittany

I watch all the housewives religously. I love love love the show. I love Bethanny but i thought her dress looked alot more like a christmas tree than you! That was a pretty low blow.

05/28/2009 - 5:39am
who cares

I think all of you women, so called housewives (including nj ny oc atl.) are to be ashamed. All you do is worry about your look & style, spoil your kids, live a lie. You will all probably end up looking as good as Joan Rivers one day, you buy your kids cars & make them responsible for the gas purchase which is probably a $20 they took out of your purse, teach your kids the value of earning something nice and how to take care of it, stop the charade of pretending your comfortable with yourself. It is apparent & transparent of all you women that you lack a healthy view of yourselves. The real housewives of America are the ones that are out there doing volunteer work for others who can't do for themselves, they chair up fundraisers for people with diseases who may not have a tomorrow, they teach their children values such as respecting other people & avoiding trouble makers or how to get a part-time job & save the money for a car. All of you women are teaching your children how a purchase can fill a hole for awhile or how gossip & backstabbing can take the focus off of one's own flaws. You women are the most inane representation of the American woman I have ever seen. It is no wonder you've all been through 3 or 4 men (divorces). Who could stand you. Have a nice day.

05/28/2009 - 1:24am
Virgolady6901

About your comments and your blog. You just can't help yourself. You have to always be ripping people apart. Whether it in their face or behind their back you will say something positive and then here comes the but, they are this or they are that. Man oh man. You make me tired. I watched how each and every time someone would confront you,you would say its because you hurt my feelings and that why you said what you said about Luanne or Bethenny. Its not because you were trying to be truthful, its because you were getting even. Lame excuse for being rude and ugly. I love your jewelry, but it doesn't fit who you really are. You are a mean spirited person. With money and talent. I guess you just balance out with Ying and Yang.

05/24/2009 - 7:24pm
Viewer

Ramona...Honestly, I feel so very sorry for you!! You have so much Hate and Anger in your Heart. You are so very insecure and obviously...you have no friends. You were hateful to each and every other Housewife. And obviously, you are a pathelogical liar. I hope you are seeking some kind of couseling, it was so frightful just watching you....are you on Medication, because I must admit, your eyes are indictitive of someone on Speed!! I have NEVER commented on any TV show, I am more of a Political Head, but WOW, you NEED HELP. And then to See Mario lash out in such an immature way, well, obviously like attracts like...so very SAD. For your precious daughters sake...Seek HELP...NOW

05/22/2009 - 11:17pm
KleinEngel

Ramona's To Do List This Summer:

1.) CALL DR. PHIL

2.) GET SOME PROFESSIONAL HELP!

You're flipping nuts.

Alex, Bethanny, LouAnn and Jill's To Do List This Summer:

1.) CALL DR. PHIL

2.) STAGE AN INTERVENTION FOR RAMONA.

She's flippin' nuts!

Ta Ta For Now....

KE

05/22/2009 - 10:30pm
Lynn

Ramona is that true you pick the blogs you like the most to post? All of you? I thought someone else did that job. This will pass, the fighting and arguing, but somehow, you ladies will always get together when hearts get softened. I do think Ramona, you never forget. Like saying to LuAnn I was getting you back. Thats not a good trait. Why waste time and let other people get into our heads where we dwell on it. Like Bethany, I'm sorry, your sorry, lets move on. If there is another season, what will you be getting into. Lighten up Ramona, life is too short. You have spent most of yours mean and rude, and probably friends slowly ignored you. Should never have regrets. Have a great summer ladies, you were all great! Out of all the others, you had class. NJ, wait to be seen, but what I have seen, like I said, be proud.

05/21/2009 - 7:47pm
Viewer

I guess you never saw Beth in her movie. You would not even look her way.Look in her background you will have alot to talk about

05/21/2009 - 7:36pm
judyViewer

ramona keep shooting from the hip you keep me laughing

05/21/2009 - 4:38pm
Maryhelen

Romona, Bless your heart, you get picked on all the time by the popular girls, and you just lash out and cut down every one around you. You probably think they deserve it, maybe your insecure, I feel so sorry for you. It was really tacky, including that butt kissing fan mail in your blog. I enjoy you on the show, your a great contrast to the rest of your crew mates, always a good laugh. Thanks

05/20/2009 - 12:47pm
Viewer

Ramona, I think you are hysterical! When I saw you dancing I laughed so hard. I don't think you have crazy eyes, don't let those mean comments stay with you.
I am sad you came from a family where abuse (any kind) was tolerated. (?) You told yourself you would never put yourself in that situation again. Marios behavior towards Jill was horrible. Getting up in her face like that was extremly un-attractive. Jill handled herself very well in that situation, your husband however did not. He treated Jill, exactly how you said, YOU never wanted to be treated again. But, does that mean YOU can stand by and watch your husband treat other people like that, just as long as it isn't you. Do you understand that? Please find away to work it out without all the material/wealth you hide behind. I am sure you are a strong women but please don't become the bully for fear of being bullied.,there is a greater place in your heart and your mind to go! Do the right thing! Mario is the bully boy don't let him get you involved, You seem much smarter than that.

05/20/2009 - 12:18pm
Viewer

Ramona....love you!! You had it so right on when you said Kelly could be the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz! She might as well skip thru every scene singing 'If I only had a brain! I'm sure it went right over her head tho.

05/20/2009 - 12:09pm
MARTA

RAMONA, I LOVE YOU TOO OUT OF THE GIRLS AND YOU GUY'S ARE GOING TO GO AT IT IT'S OK.But YOU cannot take it when the other person calls you out on it. BUT I STILL LOVE YOU KEEP BEING YOURSELF WE STILL LOVE YOU. BUT I DO'NT LIKE KELLY SHE IS FAKE.

05/20/2009 - 11:57am
ViewerCarolyn

I felt that you really overstepped when you snatched those cards from Andy Cohen's hands at the reunion. That was soooo disrespectful to Andy and Bravo. Get a grip (no pun intended).

05/20/2009 - 11:53am
karecoyne

Ramona said she was single for 37 years and has been married for 18. Is my math right? If it is she is pretty good looking for 55.

05/20/2009 - 2:15am
Viewer

I'm sure you have some good bones in your body...you actually can be sweet. The only thing that really bothered me is your husband's conversations with Jill. I know you didn't jump in and push, which is awesome, but as his wife and better half, and as a WOMAN, you should have stopped him. I wonder what you would have done, or your husband, if Jill's husband ever spoke to you that way....OVER A TENNIS MATCH? SERIOUSLY? For a man of his age, class and intelligence, I would think that he would know better not to react that way to another woman, in public, over a tennis match!

05/19/2009 - 10:33pm
Just a viewer

Ramona,

You are really mean spirited and so very argumentative. You remind me of the type that is a "right fighter" and then you start screaming so your voice is louder and you scare others around you into being quiet.

I wish you the best but I am so sick of your mouth on the show I yell at the tv to tell you to shut up for once.

You're de-classe. The way you talk about Alex and Simon just blows me away. Didn't someone ever tell you if you have nothing nice to say then don't say it?????

The yelling and screaming from you is beyond annoying I have to turn the tv off.

05/19/2009 - 10:16pm
Viewer

Ramona,

You were mean to all of the castmates on the reunion. If you can't take it, then dont dish it out. And for the record, Bethenny said your dress looked like a christmas ornament, not a christmas tree!

05/19/2009 - 8:12pm
Jenny

Ramona you add spice to the show and I know you have a good heart. Just keep being yourself. Love watching you.

05/19/2009 - 8:10pm
Erica

While I admit that you are 100% entertaining to watch, Alex is dead on about you. You come across as a hypocrite. You come accross as Someone who can taunt, jab, insult but cannot take it when the other person calls you out on it. BTW - you do have crazy eyes and that can actually be taken as a complement not an insult. You have an expressive face, its a good thing. Don't be insulted, accept and rejoice that your features are not bland.

05/19/2009 - 7:43pm
lisa shapiro

hey ramona...loved the show and sad the season is over. i know you're selling a line of jewelry on HSN ...i was wondering if that fabulous sunburst necklace you wore alot will be part of your collection? i just love it!!!!!if you could let me know i'd appreciate it!!! best regards, lisa..newtown, PA

05/19/2009 - 7:33pm
ShaunaMama

I must admit the first show ( i could not stand you) the second show ( I almost can stand you), however your parenting makes me love you and thats really all that matters ( being a good parent/ trying your best). nothing else matters because our children are tomorrow and they need all the love and support they can get. no ones perfect especially you. you honestly speak your mind and not hip so in a way I'm saying KUUUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05/19/2009 - 7:25pm
Viewer

What's wrong with the food in Brooklyn??? Pretty shallow, don't you think?

05/19/2009 - 7:01pm
Edna

I love the drama. Love all of you.
Have fun this summer and good luck in all you indevors

05/19/2009 - 4:21pm
Jacquelyn Smith

Ramona, I like you as a cast member on the show and I do think you do as you say. You shoot from the hip and say exactly what is on your mind. However, I feel that you can dish it out but you can't take it. Luanne and Bethenny do the same thing but in a very different manner, but nontheless it's what's on their mind and how they're feeling. If you don't want people to 'attack' you why don't you say what you want to say but in a way that isn't so 'in your face'?

05/19/2009 - 3:23pm
Viewer

Why do you feel you had to "get back at" LuAnn? Are you still in high school? LuAnn's problems with her marriage are not your issues to share. Any issues that she had with her marriage are her personal private business, just as if you and Mario were to have some issues, those are your issues to deal with and not another person's to blab about.

05/19/2009 - 2:52pm
Me in NYC

Ramona:
Regardless of your intentions, you come off like a high school mean girl, with about as much maturity! Good heavens!! You make a lot of comments that hit way below the belt and then you get offended when someone hits back! Mind you, the hits aimed at you are nowhere near the nasty comments you make. Frankly, you come off looking like a lunatic most of the time! Step back and THINK before the words come tumbling out of your mouth. It's not all about you, Ramona.

05/19/2009 - 2:32pm
Viewer

Way to go Ramona Kudos for you. I love the way you stood up for your self. Especially with Luann. She deserved each and every dig you gave. Once again Kudos for you!

05/19/2009 - 2:25pm
Zoe

ToKF. Bethenny was asking for dating advice that is why Ramona gave it. don't you watch theshow. By the way, Bethenny was asking others for advice also (rosie).

05/19/2009 - 1:02pm
VivC

Well you & Ms. Beth always insult and hurt people and their feelings, one in face, one behind the back, in a nasty way.

What goes around comes around.
No wonder they attacked you.

05/19/2009 - 12:01pm
Michele S.

Ramona,

There are good qualities about you. However, they get eclipsed by your meaness. I tried to like you, I realy did, but there is a BIG difference in, "speaking the truth in love", and speaking every mean, snide thing that comes across your mind. You need to learn to bridle that tongue of yours, and so does your husband. Just because you think it, doesn't mean you should say it!

05/19/2009 - 11:39am
Viewer

Ramona -

Was it necessary to tell LuAnn you "were laughing behind her back"? Seriously, a divorce is a very serious, private and emotional time for the entire family. LuAnne and her family OWED you and the viewers no information on the state of their marriage until they were ready to share. I hope you and your family never experience the pain and disappointment that I am sure LuAnn and her family are going thru. Compassion is a very beautiful attribute.................

05/19/2009 - 11:25am
Ed

Hi there,
I agree that commenting on your eyes was very childish of LuAnn - and very hypocritcal of her, as she claims to have manners, even writing a book about it. I do take offense by and your husbands comments about the way Simon dresses and that he is gay.....IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH BEING GAY?

05/19/2009 - 10:52am
kmb

Ramona, love your jewelry, but can not understand why you don't take a hint from the beautiful crosses you sell....I don't doubt your inner sincerity, its the hurtful words and actions that you say and do, that saddens me...meditate on the Cross, Ramona, your hurts and sadness will be healed!

05/19/2009 - 10:15am
TK

I absolutely agree with PamelaT's comments (noted below). Veiling one's true and yet hurtful opinions as "honesty" is being dishonest to yourself.

PamelaT
One thing to think about, Ramona. When you say things like, "I tell it like it is, I shoot from the hip," etc., I agree, you do. But there are times when unsolicited comments are not necessary and they're hurtful. Being honest when someone asks your opinion is good. But coming out with comments that nobody asked for and that are hurtful is, in my opinion, rude. Honesty is a good quality, but when it's hurtful, how good is it? Thinking just a little before you speak is also good. Before you make an unsolicited comment, ask yourself, "Is this going to be helpful or hurtful?" If it's hurtful, maybe you shouldn't say it. That doesn't mean you're not being true to yourself. It just means you're being considerate.

05/19/2009 - 9:54am
Viewer

NOTED;TO ALL THE READERS YOU EITHER HATE IT OR LOVE IT! THIS WHAT I DO!

05/19/2009 - 9:35am
laura

Romona,,

PLEASE PLEASE tell me where I can get your TRU ReNewel skin cream.. I dying to try it!
Help!

05/19/2009 - 9:20am
Viewer

I am a faithful watcher and I enjoy everyone except for Kelly! When she comes on I channel surf and so does alot of my friends that watch! Bravo needs to take notice that they had a GREAT "cast" of women and putting her in the mix is not entertaining, it's annoying! I did catch your jewelry on HSN and I will be tuning in in June and ordering because all of your things are gorgeous and looking forward to see if you have anything new. Take care and keep being yourself.

05/19/2009 - 8:44am
Viewer

You are so funny. You are the best housewive on the show. YOu are so real and you just tell it like it is. I love that. I believe that you and your business adventures will go far in life. good luck everything you do.

05/19/2009 - 8:41am
Ramona

I was shocked and disappointed the way the other women ganged up on you. It was unwarranted.

I have to mention, Ramona, I thought you were very cute when you were dancing with Simon.

05/19/2009 - 7:31am
Guillermo Oropez

Hey, Ramona,

You and Mario got me to view the NYC Housewives, especially when you guys are on! I caught most of your reunion episode! OUCH!!!

I had suggested to Mario a grand slam lesson at The West Side Tennis Club for you and your friends! We have all four surfaces in Forest Hills! I always stress fun, fun, fun on all my privates,, clinics, and tennis parties! And who doesn't need de-stressing these days!

Hope you will catch me for some backhand lessons on the way out to the Hamptons or on your way back home this summer! Tell Mario the grasscourts are open this Memorial Day Weekend!

Regards home and congratulations on your success!

Guillermo Oropez,
Head Pro
The West Side Tennis Club

05/19/2009 - 1:43am
Viewer

Ramona- I've said some mean things about you this season and now I'm sorry. Obviously you have some unresolved issues in your past that you have not dealt with. Bottom line is that I think you are a person with a good heart. Hopefully watching how you come off on the show will help you understand that your comments do have the power to hurt other people, even if you just think you are being honest or shooting from the hip. If you watched your mother being verbally abused as you grew up- I think maybe you don't realize that part of your defense is to strike out first before the other person can get a jab into you. But sadly, if you do that to people you love (like your friends, and I believe that even if you and the other housewives have your tense moments that you do care about them), making comments that are rude IS a form of emotional abuse towards your friends.
I worry about Mario because frankly, the way he dealt with Jill, being so aggressive and loud, was also abusive and overbearing. I really shuddered to think that maybe he talks to you that way sometimes. I sincerely hope that he does not. And him eying other women walking by as you talk to him is extremely rude and disrespectful. Yes, all men look, but the polite ones at least have the manners to hide it.
I actually wondered if maybe you had trouble with your contacts- I can't wear them for the same reason. Someone recently suggested 3000 mgs of fish oil a day to help that.
Good luck with your life. I hope everything turns out well for you.

05/19/2009 - 12:45am
Anna Schwartz

hey i love you and you are so damn funny i wish it wasnt over i love watching this show and i am only 19 but i enjoy it

05/19/2009 - 12:08am
Viewer

That was "Christmas tree ORNAMENT"...and, yea, it kind of did.

05/18/2009 - 8:58pm
emily

Ramona, I can honestly say that you have a great perspective! You and Bethenny are 2 women who know who they are. I really appreciate that even though you come out swinging (verbally)--you are still able to look at yourself with honesty. I am so glad that you don't care for filming with Kelly. It got to the point during this season that I had to turn the channel when Kelly came on, I cannot stand her!

05/18/2009 - 6:49pm
Viewer

To the Poster Oh, Please...I don't think you watched the whole Reunion show...because Alex got on Bethenny...Didn't you see that part???? I do like Alex and think she is charming and sweet, although I didn't agree with her what she said about Bethenny! Bethenny says it like it is... "It is what it is !" Kelly deserves every blow and more...she is just a lier, manipulating, and a JERK!!!

05/18/2009 - 5:45pm
Viewer

You're too FOO FOO... TU TU!!! I loved it!!

05/18/2009 - 5:27pm
Viewer

you look good for being in your 50's!

05/18/2009 - 4:47pm
KF

Hi Ramona- Why do you consider yourself the authority on dating and marriage when you admitted on the show that you didn't get married until your late thirties? Just curious as to why you think you can give Bethanny advice when you clearly were a late bloomer in that department as well...

05/18/2009 - 4:45pm
Viewer

I see the constant attack on people who are down, the constant I'll get you if you attack me, the attack of the unmarried and having men problems, all very high school!
If you really lived with such heartache and saw your mother treated badly, you should be more supportive of other women and their struggles. It's quality of life, not quantity!

05/18/2009 - 4:34pm
Viewer

Your absolutely hilarious and I agree you are sincere....

05/18/2009 - 4:28pm
Viewer

God, what happened to this show?! Were the true personalities of everyone hidden from us in season 1?
I thought EVERYONE (with the exception on Alex and Simon - gasp) were AWFUL this season. Ramona, you and your husband were by far the worst, but the entire cast is as mean, petty and vindictive as you can get, I will not be tuning in for season 3!

05/18/2009 - 3:56pm
Donna Mabe

I'm sorry to say that I think the behavior (presented on the show) by you and your husband is one that reflects badly on your husband's business. Because he sells religious jewelry does not require him to act religious or be religiuos I guess. I also think that showing you having any kind of cosmetic procedure takes away from your skincare line. LuAnn was wrong to comment about your eyes but I haven't found anything classy about her anyway.

05/18/2009 - 3:00pm
NY Gal

Hi Ramona,

I'm not going to bad mouth you and post a bunch of mean comments, but thought I'd offer some advice.

First of all - concerning your chronic dry eye syndrome. I am curious as to why you still wear contacts as this only worsens the condition. There is a medication called Restasis that may help you, so you may want to look into that. I too have chronic dry eyes and was forced to stop wearing contacts last year due to the severity, so I had laser surgery and would recommend this option to anyone. Seriously, look into it.

On another note - unlike some of the viewers who have posted some pretty mean things on this blog, I think you have good intentions and are trying to stand up for yourself, which is an admirable quality. I don't agree, however, with being rude or saying hurtful things to jab back at someone (like the comment you made to LuAnne about her divorce). I believe you could completely change the way people receive you if you were to just take a deep breath and think through what is about to come out of your mouth. You clearly have a very big heart and have good intentions, so try to work on your delivery a little. Hope you and your family have a good summer!

05/18/2009 - 1:46pm
Oh Please!

Ramona was just responding to Bethenny's continued insults towards her. It seems like Ramona and Kelly are held to a much, much, much higher standard than Bethenny.

Bethenny is constantly bashing everything the other women say and then writes horrible blogs and gives interviews that insult the other women. She can dish out the insults without any concern for anyone's feelings but the second someone pushes back she is a pitiful victim!

Bethenny wasn't asked anything about her behavior. Nothing about the nasty things she said behind their backs, wrote in her blogs or said in interviews, nothing! It was pretty obvious the reunion show was set up to be an attack against Ramona, Alex and Kelly.

Jill, Bethenny and LuAnn were bullies, talked over everyone, pointed their fingers and acted superior while blaming everything they did on everyone else.

They sneered and acted like self absorbed, self righteous snobs that wanted to destroy the other women. It was pathetic.

05/18/2009 - 1:39pm
nlm

Ramona:
I can't say I have always liked you, but after the reunion show I decided I do! I have always loved Bethany and Jill but after the way they attacked you I was really disappointed in them. You are the most honest in many ways. You admit when you feel hurt and offended and offer this as an explanation as to why you attack in return. What was wrong with Jill? She had it in for you. She is not your friend. I have learned its best to stay away from friends like that. I hope with time the two of you can get over whatever ill feelings you have and be good acquaintances again.

By the way, I appreciate your honesty about the Silex team. I don't think you are very articulate in the reasons you don't like them, but I agree with you. They seem nice enough, but i would certainly not want to spend time with them either.

I think you are the most successful housewife and I wish you the best of luck in your future businesses.

05/18/2009 - 1:24pm
NK

Ramona you emerged as a favorite of mine on this season mostly for your direct, self assured approach. PLEASE try to exert more of the self-control as you did with B at the charity event. Unfortunately I think you set yourself up to be attacked too often.

05/18/2009 - 1:00pm
luv2watch

I love to watch you and people hate on you bacause you speak whats on your mind and there nothing wrong with continue to be you and don't chage for anyone love you

05/18/2009 - 12:55pm
Marci

I cannot believe you are still bad-mouthing Bethenny about not being married at 37. Didn't you say that was how old you were when you got married? I don't think you should be giving anyone advice about how to have a "good" marriage; any woman that would sit with her husband ignoring her while he ogled other women is not someone for which I have any respect. And don't place the "positive" comments from the blogs here. If we wanted to read how great you are, we'd read YOUR blog again.

05/18/2009 - 12:11pm
Ellen

Ramona,
Whenever you have a conflict with someone else - which seems like all the time - you usually have a pretty good point, however, your mouth and your overly agressive and rude approach undermine any credibility you have and make you seem really imbalanced. If you could show some grace and class by just calming down and keeping your mouth shut, you would be much more credible. You do not have to slam everyone for any perceived slight or dig against you - makes you very petty and immature.

05/18/2009 - 12:11pm
Viewer

One thing about you that I do not like; you want to get back at people and when you do you hit below the belt; bringing up the fact that LuAnn has a bad marriage; and again having to say that her husband is away alot. And so What if Bethanny doesn't agree with you; you aren't single TODAY in 2009 because if you were you would realize you don't know what you are really talking about; Enough said. If you say you are a straight shoot be a strait shooter; and do not hit below the belt when your feeling get hurt

05/18/2009 - 10:44am
Viewer

I think if you were more genuine and not so rude to every one you wouldn't have been "attacked" as you claim. Sometimes it seems you say things with out thinking about how it sounds or comes across you should try and work on that. Also, you get very defensive when people call you out on things, just learn how to respond in a mature manner. It seems as if your insecurities arise and you flare deffense. Just try and understand where the other person is coming from. On a ending note, Alex and Simon don't have to be your friends for you to be civil and polite. You act so immature when around them, when they try to get along with you. Grow up, for someone as successful as yourself you should know how to act around people you don't like. If you don't I reccomend buying a book on it.

05/18/2009 - 10:14am
Jenn

I love the look on your face whenever someone calls you out. You look sooo uncomfortable and then you try to change the subject. Like when Jill asked you for the $$ for the step & repeat....you called Jill over to "tell her off" but when Jill stood up to you, you covered your ears and told her to stop yelling (which she wasn't yelling). It was funny how you called her over but you weren't willing to hear what she had to say to you. I wish they'd cut you from the show because I cannot stand to watch you anymore.

05/18/2009 - 9:24am
PamelaT

One thing to think about, Ramona. When you say things like, "I tell it like it is, I shoot from the hip," etc., I agree, you do. But there are times when unsolicited comments are not necessary and they're hurtful. Being honest when someone asks your opinion is good. But coming out with comments that nobody asked for and that are hurtful is, in my opinion, rude. Honesty is a good quality, but when it's hurtful, how good is it? Thinking just a little before you speak is also good. Before you make an unsolicited comment, ask yourself, "Is this going to be helpful or hurtful?" If it's hurtful, maybe you shouldn't say it. That doesn't mean you're not being true to yourself. It just means you're being considerate.

05/18/2009 - 9:17am
LRF

Curious.....why were you not wearing a wedding ring on the Reunion Show?

Also curious as to why you felt the need to pull the needles out of the proverbial haystack by copying and pasting the few nice things that people have said about you on this blog? Are you trying to prove a point of some kind?

Ramona---just tone it down a bit perhaps--stop always finding excuses ("my contact lenses were dry", "I grew up in an abusive home") and just try to exercise the Golden Rule---I think you will find that the others will let up on you if you do the same.

05/18/2009 - 8:38am
Chole

Ramona,
It was mean and catty for LuAnn to keep mentionaing your eyes. Also it was very unprofessional of her as an RN to make comments on a persons physical characteristics. Shame on Her. I have blogged her about this but she will not post it. Hopefully you will. Ramona I have your back but you do need to tone it down a bit. don't jump on the bitch bandwagon when the others are picking on Kelly. It just makes them look bad. Alex was the classiest.

05/18/2009 - 3:51am
Val

I live in OK and have watched the show faithfully I too have vision problems at 8 years old I was considered legally blind and for the so called Countess to say that was so rude, I support u and have 100% faith in the fact that u took up for yourself, I am still beautiful even though I cannot wear contacts, forget her u r above it all girl!

05/18/2009 - 1:29am
mmc

Ramona, I think you owe Alex an apology about not attending her party. The excuses you made on the reunion show about it got worse and worse as the night went on.Not nice!!!You have to think about the words that come out of your mouth. Peoples feelings get hurt.I know you love your husband and daughter and thats a good thing. Please be nicer to Simon..you really treat him badly and whether you like him or not remember the golden rule...do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

05/17/2009 - 10:01pm
Viewer

The most telling thing you said was that religion shouldn't make you change the way you live your life when Alex said you were being a hypocrite. When you do it right your religion should transform you from the inside out. I think you said you were Catholic. Use that to help yourself. You are obviously in psychological and spiritual pain. Let your religion re-define you. Look at your spiritual life and use that power to lift the burdens you carry.

Take care.

05/17/2009 - 8:54pm
Endie

Ramona is not critical of women who are not married. She was just giving Bethenny some advice about dating for marriage. Bethenny sought out her advice and I completely agree with the advice. Why are so many people quick to judge and are so easily offended? Jill, Luann, and Bethenny acted like little girls the entire time. I could not believe how tactless and ignorant they were being at the reunion show. Ramona was responding to the way she was being addressed by those three. She did not start out on the attack, they did. Watch the show.

05/17/2009 - 8:51pm
Gina

How dare Bethenny say to you that what you wrote was "just mean". SHE is "just mean"! And good for you for telling her how scary she was even though you weren't the one in her "line of fire" - LOL!

05/17/2009 - 8:07pm
Laura

Ramona:

By far this season you were my favorite housewife. You are outspoken but sometimes things have to be said. I like the fact that you speak your mind, however, as a Christian person, you don't always have to retaliate viciously to the other housewives digs.... God expects you to rise above those petty comments and let him fight your battles for you. Kelly's comment to you at the fashion show was most definitely a dig and she is obviously jealous of you. And I agree with you 100%...Luann's husband is an old man and her daughter is not blind...I'm sure she knew her father could be her grandfather.. Jill actually thinks in her mind that she is the star of the show...no way you are RAMONA. Anyway don't change for anything, you make the show worth watching.

05/17/2009 - 7:48pm
Gigi

Ramona,
I couldn't help noticing in the reunion shows you kept defending your actions by saying you were "getting someone back" for what they did/said to you. How childish. So "4th grade" as someone said. If your feelings get hurt, why don't you just ask for an apology instead of getting revenge?

05/17/2009 - 6:59pm
Viewer

Hi Ramona,
What I would like to know (and maybe next season you can reveal) is how you overcame the abusive childhood to be a successful businesswoman. I had the same youth, but it caused me to have low self esteem and reclusive instead of being able to thrive. What's your advice?
I also wanted to comment that I loved when you and Simon were dancing. It was nice because you seemed accepting of his kooky creative personality instead of demeaning him. I actually like him and Alex, particularly because they are brave enough to be different and not care; also they don't backstab others on the show. No one is perfect and it seemed like others on the show just felt like they weren't good enough from the beginning.
I agree that Kelly needs to go; she is whacko and brings the energy of the show down. I hope the producers axe her and save her children the embarassment.
Lastly, I have the dryness problem also, eyes and just overall. It is autoimmune. Have you tried Evoxac? It helps.
Enjoy your summer and see all of you on the tube next season.

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