Kelly,
I like you this year. You seem much more relaxed. I think we are starting to see the real Kelly. You really are a very nice person who looks at life in a very positive way. I liked that you attended Alex's bday party and the only thing you had to complain about was the fact that it was COLD. I was getting cold just watching. The truth is, Simon is a man. He doesnt have a clue how to throw a bday party where children will be in attendance. Wear were the sandwich trays, the fruit trays, THE FOOD!!! And kids juice box's. Lol.Not just champayne that was spilled over the child after Simon was mulling over whether he would spread chocolate on Alex. For a moment he had a look like he just might do it.(I saw he and Alex on on TMZ he was was drunk and kept pulling up his wives dress I saw Alex's thong) Instead, he wrapped his arms around Alex, knocking someones champagne all over a small child in the freezing cold. The whole party was weird and in horrible taste May be the camera crew didn't show the food spread. All I saw was a picked over cheese and cracker tray.And a homemade out of the box chocolate cake. He made everyone spend money on the fairy fareto attend a freezing cold party with no food.
Alex living in denial,"this is by far the best party he has ever thrown me" Yea right. Alex likes to sugar coat everything where Simon is concerned,
Good to see you this year.

Kelly - as someone else pointed out, didn't you say you went to Columbia University and now you said you only attended Trinity College? What is the real truth??
From my perspective, you do seem genuine...genuinely spiteful and rude. "Birds of the same feather flock together" - i.e. Jill, LuAnn, Sonja, and you. You all are fake.

im so glad that you are getting a chance to be yourself this season!! i really love the person i'm seeing, you seem really cool and down to earth on top of being a super hot mom! and by the way whats with ramona pretending you guys are best friends?! haha

I'm sure you will find a partner soon....there are a lot of unbalanced people like yourself in New York. Good Luck.

Kelly, Governors Island is a great place. It has the only 9-hole golf course in the city, sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, downtown Manhattan and NY Harbor. It is full of history, colonial homes, has a castle, moat, and prison. I lived there for a bit when my husband was in the Coast Guard before it was shut down. A recommendation for you: Try running the perimeter of Governors Island instead of down the middle of a busy Manhattan Avenue. Much more therapeutic and satisfying. For those of us who "get it," I'm so glad Governors Island is open for the public to enjoy.

Glad to see you've leveled off this season.

Totally LOVE YOU THIS SEASON. After the fiasco of last season with Ramona and Alex (among others on St. John, and the reunion shows), it is AMAZING to see how those bullies EMERGE AGAIN THIS SEASON, only this time picking on themselves. Some things never change, YOU, on the other hand, have handled EVERYTHING BEAUTIFULLY, AND I AM HAPPY TO SEE YOU SHINE.
I love happiness. I loathe girl drama with housewives.

I love your outlook on life Kelly and I'm a strong believer that everything happens for a reason. Being on the show is a way to see how others perceive you but it also opens you up to ridicule because you chose to look at life differently than others. I also think people from other walks of life have many misconceptions about the life you are living. I'm from the midwest and I recognized your life's outlook in an instant. I look forward to watching you more this season especially when you are with your girls and horses.

I like you Kelly - you're a good hearted person :D

I don't understand why you are so upset with Ramona. At St. Johns she was very supportive of you, even after you were repeatedly rude to the other housewives. I realize it may be upsetting to watch those episodes, but you really need to re-evaluate your behavoir and then maybe you would realize that Ramona was honestly worried about you and trying to help. You are not the innocent victim you try to portray. Most of the time you seem to be genuinely sweet and helpful, but you do throw out the insults, and then fein surprize when you get called out for it.

THANK YOU FOR OPENING UP IN THIS BLOG.
Kelly, YOU WILL find true happiness because you are open and honest, and in a place that will receive all the good energy you put forth. You have great kids, you try and live a good life, and are generous in all the right ways. I agree that you were unjustly portrayed last season on St John, and that a very wrong kind of image got popularized. may those images, and the ensuing Reunion shows, go down in INFAMY.
LOVE you this season. LOVED YOU last season, too. GO KELLY!!!!!!!!!

All good things will come your way. You exude a positive and happy energy, and always have. Your strength is in your kindness. I guess you fit the saying "kill them with kindness" very well. Kelly land is a good place to be!

Um the first season you said you went to Colombia (remember Bethenny's questioning if it was Columbia the country or Colombia the university) and now it's only one year at Trinity College???? Clarification please! Coming out of our delusions are we?

I have to admit kelly the first 2 seasons you were on i was not found of you. Then last year it seemed as though ypu lost it a litte, i didnt know what was wrong with you. plus you used to seem so selfish and self absorbed. Yet this season you are great and i love watching you. You seem so healthy and happy. It also seems your so much more open to make friends with the women this season. You go girl! You are so great this season...

I love the drinking game, it will be included in our "thirsty thursday" evening. Oh & really? 4 hours late, I would have given you a trash bag & had you do the clean up...

Kelly

What they always say wait , He will come
Work on yourself and continue loving yourself and the children.
Having a man in your life , does not always help itis nice.
Just to make you laugh , a man always ages you anyway, stay single lol

I am falling in love with your positivity. It is finally coming out that you just try to see the positive in everything and everyone. I think it's great that you show up to so many events. Even if you cannot stay at every event for so long, it's better to be supportive of all your friends than to blow off some and stay at one party/event for the entire evening. I'd love to shadow you for a day. We have sooo much in common. Journalism, single mom etc.

KELLY BENSIMON, YOU ROCK!!
You show dignified restraint on this show, which is not easy to do, given the way ALL THE WOMEN SCREAM AND YELL. And they called you crazy? HELLO?!

Hi Kelly,
WOW!!..I am VERY impressed with the honesty in this week's blog. I can empathize with you after gaining some insight into your world with men. I think honesty for you is the key ingrediant to finding success in love. Do not be afraid to be deep and vulnerable with yourself or anyone you feel could be worth your while. I wish you well!

Kelly, I agree that dating is hard. Single moms have it much harder than others. I commend you on letting Ramona know you were not going to attend her event. She does not attend everyone's events and should not expect others to attend hers. She is all about herself! You have many good allies and they understand who you are and what you are about! Keep going on with your life and stay strong!

I feel like you are finally being honest with the readers of your blog. I'm really glad you have opened up. I wish you the best. Remember that you are a 40 something woman with 2 wonderful children. You need to be a grown up and also have some fun. Good luck!

Kelly Just wanted to say that I'm glad your sense of humor is coming out this season. Your imitation of LuAnn at the spa had me rolling on the floor with laughter. I especially liked how you lowered your voice to sound like LuAnn's husky voice. It was hilarious!! I have a feeling this is going to be your season to shine. Keep on being you!

I ALWAYS FELT YOU WERE UNJUSTLY PORTRAYED ON LAST YEAR'S SHOW from St. John. It was the saddest TV I have ever witnessed, and I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU. I FELT YOUR PAIN, and it was unfair. YOU always were my FAVorite!!
This year feels different. HOPE IT STAYS SO!! You were GREAT on last night's show. Yes, Governor's Island looked like a bore, no matter if it rained, snowed or sun shining. The mix of kids and parents was just too pushed, not natural, just silly, especially with all the champagne. Can anyone force a situation more than Simon and Alex??? I don't get why. It's sad.

Actually Kelly, I remember Ramona not only supporting you, but being extremely kind and welcoming to you on her trip to St.John. You know, the girls trip Ramona hosted that you consistently (and rudely, I might add) refer to as Scary Island. You know the one? The one when Ramona practically doted on you like a child? Allowed you to photograph her in her bikini and posed however you told her too? She worked out in the weight room with you in the morning, remaining patiently silent while you chattered on mindlessly and endlessly trying unsucessfully to shake her resolve. Ramona has been too supportive, I think. She's been honest and mentioned your need for psychological/psychiatric care. Ramona's honest in reference to your mental/emotional instability is the real problem you have with her, right Kelly? You wish she'd get on board the "Kelly train" with LuAnn and Jill and pretend you are sane, right? Ramona is too honest a person for you Kelly. You do much better around types of women like LuAnn and Jill, who will pretend with you.

Kelly, you have become my favorite housewife. Your complete lack of guile is charming.You have none of the phony pretentiousness that is so common among many of your peers.Finally, you have a natural beauty and style that most women dream of. Continue to be true to yourself and your values, and you will find the right man.

Kelly, you have become my favorite housewife. Your complete lack of guile is charming.You have none of the phony pretentiousness that is so common among many of your peers.Finally, you have a natural beauty and style that most women dream of. Continue to be true to yourself and your values, and you will find the right man.

How do you know Romona sent you a drunk text? Just cause it was 1:30 a.m., and she just started her own wine endeavor and she loves her wine. Assuming she was buzzed it not knowing. lol

Kelly, I loved, loved, loved the sweater you wore to Alex's party! Who's the designer and where did you get it?

The new game is every time you say "honestly", "to be honest with you" and "banter" we drink....needless to say, we're drunk alot with you....oh and twirling your bangs is a double shot!!!

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID ABOUT RAMONA.
YOU ARE RIGHT, KELLY!!!
It was surprising that she made a big deal of your not attending her event VIA TEXT MESSAGE, drunk. Come on. Isn't she the one who has been saying how she can not forget St. John, and she has been saying how she does not understand that the other ladies have let it go. AND THEN....Ramona is surprised that you do not "support" her??? MAKES NO SENSE at all!
I never got the feeling she supported you, ever.
You are wise to keep your friends close. And as for frenemies, like Ramona, you do NOT need to keep them closer. This is not the Mafia. This is RHONY, where you can actually choose which forced relationships you wish to film with, and which ones not. And when you are all together, civility works best, and I think we HAVE FAITH IN YOU THAT YOU ARE SANE AND CIVILIZED.

Kelly, you are an amazing person and a wonderful mother.

Governor's Island...for which you were 4 hours late and the weather got colder and most of the entertaining and dining were finished...not enough said.

It seems as if your having a better season this year so stop being so hard on yourself! You do need to lighten up and have fun and Love will find you when you least expect it! Life isn't a rehersal, your only going to get one shot so have fun! Please be careful of luann she only has her best interest at hand and I believe her true colors will continue showing. While treating others as you want to be treated keep in mind that if someone is talking to you about someone else their also talking about you to someone else!

I admit that I did not want you to come back to the show after last season. I was wrong.

I'm glad you have stuck it out and continued on with the show. I do not know what was going on with you last season but I am really, really enjoying you this season. It does not seem fake nor contrived just sweet & calm. :)

KEEP BEING REAL! You are funny, honest, and what a great mom! I would be more worried if R and A did NOT have a problem with me!

KELLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the best.

Kelly- I just wanted to get a few things off my chest since I'm in the mood to blog :-) . Number one is just an FYI that I realize we have never met and we probably never will, however, I feel like I have gotten to know the ladies personalities during the 3 1/2 seasons it's been on. YOU ARE AN AMAZING, GORGEOUS, CARING AND GIVING PERSON. I have seen your personality evolve and grow on TV. You have gone through personal difficulties, hormone infused menopausal drama brought on by others and personal attacks from people that honestly should be looking at themselves and their behavior a little more closely before telling you how to behave. Remain true to yourself. Luann is correct, love finds you when you least expect it..........that's when I met my soulmate. Don't ever let ANYONE tell you you aren't put together. I have noticed and admire that through it all, your girls have remained your number one priority. Oh and by the way girl, I Looove your sense of style, I can always rely on you to bring it!!!! You look fantastic at all times ;-)

I like you Kelly. You seem like a nice person and a good mother. Please keep on being a breath of fresh air and don't bring yourself down to the level of others on the show.

Look, if Britney Spears can find a decent man after her antics, it gives me hope that there's someone for everyone.

Way to go, Kelly. Continue as you are and good things will come your way. Those ladies survive on their viscious natures. Alex and Ramona are pot stirring for ratings, perhaps? You extended your apologies and inability to attend Ramona's event in plenty of time and with grace. For her not to accept it was in extremely poor manners. Your children are beautiful, you look like you have a wonderful life. Enjoy. Glad to see you with Jill!

After years of disasterous dates and horrible relationships... I got engeged yesterday! You will find a great man that is perfect for you AND your girls when you least expect it. You all deserve the best. Glad we're getting to see more of the "real Kelly" this season! Love that you are opening up.

Kelly, you did the right thing with Ramona. I commend you for not wanting to be bit twice by the same dog. I hope the whole season you stayed true to curbing the drama from your life. I also must say you are the most real of the housewives. I admire your playfulness. This is what your viewers need to see. You are helping break the sterotype of success means ~power~ xoxo

You are so refreshing this season, I hope everything goes well for you

According to Alex's blog, you and Cindy arrived to the party 4 hours late. Don't you think that if you would've arrived on time, maybe you would've had a better time?

You are shining through this season! We finally get to meet the real Kelly that is not shrouded by the BF cloud.

Hi Kelly, The more I see you the more I realize we are sooo much alike and have a ton in common. I too amd a single mom, see the world through rose colored glasses, try to build people up and only see the positive. I get a lot of grief from people but I am convinced that we get what we give. Good luck to you and I finding our prince or Batman. We may have to kiss a few toads first. ewwww

Refreshing Kelly! This lets us begin to know the real you. Now we can see your antics on Scary Island, were out of fear, and we all know fear makes us do strange things. Keep on allowing yourself to become more free with your inhibitions, facing life head on is far more interesting. Learn to alight on the flower petal and experience it's fragrance, rather than flutter away so quickly.

good for you, kelly! keep it movin, lady!