when dealing with divorce and the boxes full of memories, I agree with Vicki. Throwing such items in the garbage does not make the past life experiences just disappear. I myself am recently divorced. Just one year has past. Like Tamara, I found love right away( i understand not giving yourself time to grieve). My boxes are in his basement. Vicki--you are an inspiration, I can not understand anyone who doesn't love/get you!!!

I just wanted to let you know I'm very sorry about your divorce from Donn. Divorce is a difficult thing to go through for anyone and much worse when you're a celebrity. All of you (you, Donn, Michael and Brianna) are in my prayers and I'm hoping you will all heal and find peace in the days to come. God bless all of you.

Vicki, I like you and think that you are a classy women! I enjoyed hearing about family life with you when the kids were younger.

Vickie, you're rich and alone. Is that happiness to you? Remember when Jena said she would like to have Don as her husband ( or something like that ) Here is her chance !! GO JENA !! Could you be happy for them? Could you just be happy..I think NOT.

Oh Vicki...I so wanted to cringe when seeing Dons face right after you said I only have my work and children...you know your not getting any younger!...you better be careful...there are not alot of fish in the sea that are willing to put up with your type of personality...although nobody really understands what goes when the camera isn't rolling it just seems like you have made you job first, your kids second and you fit Don in where you can...the old saying the grass isn't always greener on the other side rings true...and please do not follow in Tamera's footsteps and go all crazy now that your free...there's nothing worse than seeing a middle aged woman acting like she's 18 again...it's just not normal!

your true colors are coming out each episode. I'm really looking forward to the episode with Jena in it, I'll be willing to bet alot of people will take back the nice things they've said about you, its ok, you're very misleading.

Vicki,
I have enjoyed watching you in the OC show. It saddens me that you and Don are not together any longer. You are the favorite OC wife and all the others take a back seat to you.

Vicky, Donn seems like a great guy and Husband I have a husband who can be a jurk at times but I love him for being who he is. I am sure Donn loves you despite you work to damn much. I just don't see you giving him the respect he needs and you seemed to be ME ME ME ME ME way to much. ME ME ME ME ME doesn't make for a happy life. You slow down and do things with the girls but Donn always seemed to be put aside for other things you wanted to do. I can see where he'd get fed up and want to end things. You could see he wasn't having any fun in the relationship. You were more flirty with the guys on the insurance trip then we have ever seen you be with Donn. I don't mean to sound crude but you didn't seem like the type of wife who would surprise Donn with a bath and Blowjob afterwards. I'm sure he would of enjoyed that. Pull up your big girl panties you don't need anyone having your back. You need to chill out and listen to when someone has something to say that may not be great to hear about yourself but you do have your faults and you need to own up to them.

I was sad to hear you say you had only your work now that your children are out on their own. What about your husband. You have to work to make a marriage work and somehow your marriage was always way done on your list of priorities. Donn seems like a good man and he took a backseat to you and what you wanted. I realize we only see a small portion of your life but from what I see, it is very telling about you. It is all about you and what you want. All about Vicky. I know you and you husband are divorcing, it is sad to see a marriage end. But your daughter had it right, you are never home. Life is too short, enjoy your family while you have them. For those of us who have lost family members way too soon, there isn't anything I wouldn't give for more time with them. Money is nice but it is most definately not all you need.

Vicky, I would just like to say Thanks for being the only housewife that is functional and responsible. As we grow older our lives changed, kids move on and we find ourselves drifting from our spouse. It happens and its not the end of the world. Good luck in all you do and enjoy your continued success.

Mike

I have watched RHOC since the first episode and have always been a big fan of yours. I know the blogs are about opinion's but to say ANYTHING about Gretchen's mon's ring was out of line. Who are you to judge or talk about what diamond's are used for what. Simply un-classy of you. It was sad to watch this last episode with the family. Clearly after your children left you forgot you had Don at home. I'm sure he's not perfect but it seems that you didn't care enough about him to make him a proiority. You just work and work and work. You should take the time to smell the roses. Second marriage - second divorce. I know you blamed your first divorce on him. Do you blame this one on you??

Vicki- Love how you keep it real at all times. I agree with you, and thought that Gretchen using the diamonds from her ring was tacky, and somewhat cheapens her previous marriage while also managing to tarnish the 40th anniversary. I really felt for you when your family was talking about how you're never home. Funny, but that hasn't stopped any of them from enjoying the fruits of your hard labor. I highly doubt any of them would have managing to get that house, those cars, those trips, and other possessions if they had to earn them on their own. You should be commended, not criticized, for it's clear that you have been carrying the entire family for years.

pfffft!

blahh blahh blahh that is what I hear when you try to talk!!!

Makes one think when one sees these shows

Vicki when you get old, will it be the insurance business that keeps you company? Are you so driven that you are missing the obvious? I rather be struggling and know I haven't let down those I love. Don deserves better!

well I have tried posting Vikki I admire you and how successful you are. I am currently trying to open a salon its called Styles Within Miles, I travel and come to your home or office weddings or proms. I am currently trying to get a grant to open it , meaning buying a huge rv and transforming it into a salon spray tans and eye lashes. I am a mom of four and have been doing hair for ten years now :) It will be like something people will go nuts for:) my question to you is does it really take money to make money and how do I start?? I watch the show because you motivate me :) ty for reading this and any advise you have I would love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think you are amazing!!! and so is the show

You are awesome! Its so refreshing to read your blog and see your interviews on the show. I feel like all of the women on the show - your perspective is so right on. I love how you keep it real and are honest without any malice. You seem to be loving mother, a loyal friend, and a determined business woman. Keep doing you and let all the other women look so catty and dramatic! Gretchen and Alexis always seem to bitch about how you always work and are busy with work but now all they do is throw their fashion ventures in the viewer's face. I find that to be hilarious and ironic!!! Love the show and I am so happy you're still on it! It wouldn't be the same without you.

Vicky Gretchen did not "use" the same diamonds from her ring, she turned the stones in for new ones. I am guessing the jewelery store gave them credit for the old stones to put toward the purchase of the new ones for her mom's new ring. I did the same thing once for my dad and it helped with the cost of the new ring. It was very sweet of Gretchen to help her dad out like that, but I guess you just can't see it that way.

Vicky, you remind me so much of my mother who is a work-a-holic. We used to be very close until she decided that work was her #1. Even though your kids are grown doesn't mean they don't still want to see you. Poor Don, what a very tolerant man he must be. Most men would have left you a long time ago.

Oohhh my god vicky u u are a great mother but as a friend nooo u like to talk alot of ur friend back live ur life and live the ppl life alon ..soooo I dont like u at all is better to live the show and take care to ur family and huspend more time ..

I love watching you every week! Your such an inspiraton to all women! I've been trying to pinpoint what I want to do with myself when my kiddos are both in school. I'm running out of time and thought maybe you could help me. I love helping others and meeting new people. How did you get into your career and how would someone like me get my foot in the door selling life insurance? Thanks for being you!! The show wouldn't be the same without you!!

Love you this season you are and always will be my favorite. :) The other catty girls need to just get over it. :)

I would love to know how to get involved in your line of work, and find out if your company has any offices in SW Florida?? I am a struggling single mom with 3 teenagers and I love watching you in the office, you always seem so happy! -Susan McB

Vicky,

I admire your sucess story! Going from a single mom of two children to a top producing insurance company is something to really be proud of! But I think it has taken its toll on you. Your work ethic has carried over into your personal life and causes you to have conflict with people that refuse to be controlled by you. I see you trying to micro manage your family and friends the same way you manage your staff and its really sad. Your work environment is where you feel safe because its a place where you are totally in control. I feel that you are hesitant to leave work to interact with your family and friends because you feel socially inept. Please remember the reason that you forced yourself to work those long hours. It was to care for your children and create a better life for your family. At a certain point, the work load is going to take over and actually destroy everything you wanted to have. Don is already gone and your children are lovely, but you can see that they are shell shock and overwhelmed by your personality and eventually will alientate themselves from you in order to live their own lives. Then where will you be? All alone with a huge house and fat bank account. Family is everything in life, don't let your work obsession take that away from you. Your employees ARE NOT your family, they are there for the money and will leave you for a better career the first chance they get. Take care of yourself, I wish you the best in life because you worked hard and deserve it!

Strong woman...all my respect!

I really like your Chanel pearl string you had on in the last two episodes. Can you tweet the style number or name if you have it?

I love your Chanel pearl necklace, what is the name of that style? Can you tweet that info?

Vicki: I used to really like you and admire your drive, but this season, you are pushing way too hard for everyone, your children included, to go into your business. You put business before everything, espeically Donn. I'm glad to hear you are no longer together. He deserves someone who is home once in awhile and someone that will respect and love him. I'm praying you don't get married again or date too seriously again, because as we all know, you are having an affair with your work and that's all you care about. You make working women like me feel bad because I can work my workweek and also be home to care for my husband. You go overboard and that's ALL you can talk about. Ugh.

No career is worth the demise of a marriage. And really do not be critical of Gretchen as her blog states her dad did help design the ring and she donated the old diamonds, with her exs blessing, to help her dad with the cost. Stop being so critical of people and maybe people will start to like you more.

Vicki it broke my heart to watch your family scenario, as it is too close for comfort to my own. I understand you, yet the tears just trickled down my face knowing I too say the things you said and seeing in your familys eyes how very hurtful those words are to those we love. Problem is, it is what it is. We are whom we are. One thing I know for certain is that there are no re-do's. A day lived is a day gone, a memory. What memory have you made today?

Just think, the ring that Gretchen had made for her Mom will be hers again at a later date, when her mom passes so she is kind of loaning it to her. It is better than sitting in a jewelry box.

Did u see Donn's double in Cabo? LOL!

You just can't help yourself can you?? You had to make a NEGATIVE remark and one uppance concerning Gretchen's party for her parents. Regardless of what diamonds and what was given to this couple is NONE of your business! You know absolutely nothing about Gretchen's family and yet you let us know you disapproved. I've said it before and I'll say it again, what a small and sad person you are. I hope that someday you come down from your ivory tower and remove those rose colored glasses long enough to join us "common" folk in the real world!

I feel sorry for you.

It is sad to see what you have become since the first season. The only positive change seems to be your bank account. Your character, judgement, choice in friends and marriage have all deteriorated. I hope that money buys you happiness because I see an insecure woman who is going to be very lonely someday.

I really wish you would hire a couple capable assitants and agents to handle your workload. I can't imagine being on the phone with a client till 1 am? You need to allow others to do some of your work and relinquish control. Also, get in therapy with your family and Don. You are missing out on their lives, and I dont think working is making you happy. Its just helping you get through the day. You are great Vicki, dont lose everything else but your work.

I agree with you about Gretchen using her ring from her failed marriage. There was just something wrong about that.
I'm sad you and Donn are no longer together. He seems like a great man.

i really think that hanging out with Tamra is going to take you to places you would never have been before (which to me is not a good place) or probably would never want to go. she is going absolutely wild being single and dragging you with her. she needs to grow up and you need to just be her friend without running with her. your family needs you and Don needs you. I feel so sorry for him. You have a lot to offer him and i know so many women in our day who need to see women fight for their families. They don't want to see women like Tamra acting like a fool running around getting drunk, allowing other women to do naked photo shoots and acting like the world owes her all of this! she is in pain, it's obvious, and she doesn't know what to do. she needs you as a friend to bring her back to adulthood and help her. What in the world will her children think when they are able to fully understand what their "mother" is/has been doing. poor kids....be a friend, but don't be a fool with her!! you are my favorite housewife because you have the level head-don't be like the others!!!!
P.S.-move your office back to the house ;)

Vicki you are my favorite Housewife out of all the shows. I feel that if Don was doing the right things then you wouldnt work so much. Just because he is a nice person and appears to be a good husband does not mean he is the right one for you. I have been married for 8 years now. Everyone tells me all the time how wonderful my husband is but I always say in my mind try living with him. Stay positive Vicki and stay strong. Love Ya Girl...

Love you this year! Very happy to see the "old" Vicky!! Stay strong.

You did a good job this episode. Drama free! Even when Tamara tried to pull you in!!! WELL Done!

So what if she used the diamond from a previous marriage to get Mom a new ring? I don't see anything wrong with that. You should actually commend her for that, since you say you can't part with something so sentimental. She was generous enough to part with her ring. Could it also be that her father may not have been able to afford a new ring, or maybe G just wanted to do it!!

When will you learn to be happy for people, and just lift up, instead of always finding an opportunity to tear down?

Vicky, Vicky, Vicky,

You need to get your priorities in order. You are so disrespectful to Don. He was telling you how he would like to have you home more because he misses you, and you respond by saying you rather spend your time where it's more gratifying for you which is your work. As if that wasn't enough, you go on further by saying your kids are raised so what else do you have? Hello, you have DON!!! It's great to have ambition and drive and I credit you for that, but it can get a little lonely at the top. I know you and Don are not together anymore, maybe it's for the better. I hope he finds someone who will love and appreciate him instead being put down constantly by you.