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Paulie Connell Declares “New Things” Are Happening in His Life with Dolores Catania

The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member's boyfriend, Paul "Paulie" Connell, opened up about their relationship's next step.

By Casey Suglia

Paul "Paulie" Connell is one very supportive boyfriend to Dolores CataniaThe Real Housewives of New Jersey couple are stronger than ever and are looking forward to all of the exciting things ahead of them this year — like Dolores being a cast member Season 3 of Peacock's The Traitors.

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Paulie took to Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 9 — the same day as the premiere of The Traitors Season 3 — where he praised his girlfriend for doing something so daring and being so amazing. "Tonight's the night," he wrote in the caption of the post. "Can't wait to see how this all unfolds."

He continued, applauding her and their future together. "Beyond proud of you and so happy for you. New year, new things. This is your year for sure so many good things coming to celebrate," he noted. "I love you, we all love you. You deserve it all. Keep doing you."

Dolores then took to the comments of the post, where she returned her love to her boyfriend. "I [love you] more!" she wrote. "So excited for [you] to see this. Thank [you] for your unwavering support and for taking such good care of everyone while I was gone I appreciate [you]."

Dolores Catania and Paulie Connell smiling together at a restaurant.

Details on Dolores Catania's future with Paul "Paulie" Connell

Although they have a lot to look forward to this year, Dolores exclusively told The Daily Dish in November that she was not expecting a wedding ring anytime soon. "I have pretty much everything I want, to be honest with you, and I'm [one] hundred percent honest," she said. "I have peace in my life right now. And what more could I want? We're happy and that's the goal in my life. I know a lot of people who are engaged and I know a lot of people who are married and that always doesn't make for the best of everything, you know? My goal is to be happy and to be peaceful."

Dolores Catania appearing on The Traitors Season 3

Viewers will get to see how everything unfolds for Dolores on The Traitors Season 3. Dolores is just one of four women from the Housewives franchise on the series this season out to win challenges, trick their competitors, and compete for a chance to win up to $250,000 in prize money.

Catch Dolores on The Traitors Season 3 when new episodes drop on Peacock every Thursday.

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