Dolores Catania and her boyfriend, Paulie Connell, are still going strong in their relationship. The Real Housewives of New Jersey mom of two has been dating her boyfriend for the past four years, and they have accomplished so much together. Like, when they recently attended a pretty fabulous wedding abroad.
Paulie took to Instagram on Aug. 24, where he revealed that he and Dolores had traveled to his home country of Ireland to attend a family member’s wedding. In the photos and videos, Paulie can be seen hanging out with other men in suits, hitting up the dance floor, and smiling alongside his youngest son, Brooklyn Connell.
The father of two also captured so many photos and videos of Dolores at the wedding, who looked so stunning in a low-cut, black dress, with a drop waist. She accessorized this look with metallic heeled sandals, dangly earrings, and a curled up-do.
“Honored to be back in the homeland, celebrating your wedding, your beautiful life, your amazing wife, and your lovely daughters,” Paulie wrote in the caption of the post, tagging the groom whom he has known since she was “a little boy.” “What a blessing to share this special day with family and witness the man you’ve become.”
Dolores Catania reveals how Paulie Connell inspires her
Dolores herself took to Instagram on June 27, Paulie’s birthday, where she posted so many photos and videos of them, taken over the past four years. She then took to the caption of the post, where she penned the sweetest tribute, naming all of her favorite things about him.
“You’ve been my constant — especially this past year. From being by my side during my heart ablation, to showing up with strength, patience, and so much love, you’ve always reminded me what true love looks like,” she wrote in the caption of the post. “You’re not just an amazing partner — you’re an extraordinary father and friend.”
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“Watching the way you love, support, and show up for everyone in your life, time after time, has been a true spectacle to watch,” she continued. “You lead with kindness, you teach with humor, and you love with your whole soul. It’s inspiring to see, and I feel so lucky to share life with someone who gives so much to the people they love. You’re smart, hilarious, strong, and successful — but most of all, you’re good through and through.”
Dolores Catania reveals what makes her relationship with boyfriend, Paul, work
Dolores spoke to Hamptons Storyboard magazine for their August 2025 issue, where she opened up about her relationship with Paulie. In the interview, she admitted that “compromise” is one thing that makes her relationship work.
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When asked to describe Paulie in three words, Dolores said that they are the same three words that she uses to describe herself. “Kind, compassionate, and loyal.”
Learn how living with Paulie has changed Dolores.
