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- Danielle explains why her kids are the only people she can trust.
I want to thank everyone who approaches me with kindness and concern. I wish I could tell each and every one of you what a great comfort you have all been to me. I love all of you for making me feel as though I am not alone and that you are on this journey with me. I have been out and about with my children a lot and the outpouring of love and respect towards my girls and myself has been an incredible help to me. Thank you from the depths of my heart!
I love the comments from fans in public and on the blogs about how wonderful my children are. I'm so glad the world gets to see how great my kids are! They are my world!
Rock climbing on this week's episode was awesome! My girls and I have very busy schedules during the school year. Both of my children are in honors classes and have dance four times a week, and Christine also has soccer and year-round track. We are very busy! Rock climbing is our summer sport at the Rock Gym. I absolutely love all sports with my children and I think they help me to stay fit. My kids are definitely my inspiration for many of my athletic endeavors, plus they are tons of fun to be around. I think in viewing this week's episode I should keep my list of friends limited to my children. I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but it seems they are the only ones I can truly trust. They are my only family.
- 06/26/2009 - 4:26pm
- Laura
If people are treating in an unkind way, it's because you expect it. When you say "there is no one I can trust." You are setting the stage for that to be your reality. Why don't you move from a victim mentality to an empowering one? Say things like "I'm wonderful and others think I'm wonderful too." "I have many warm caring friends." ... and then expect it to be. Every time you state the negative, you reinforce it. If you want a good life, you need to expect a good life.
- 06/25/2009 - 8:14pm
- Viewer
You and Dina are the two most pathetic housewives on the show. The both of you LOVE DRAMA! You both LOVE to be the center of attention - no matter what the cost. You both need to get a life.
- 06/19/2009 - 10:05am
- Viewer
wrong place to bring out book had your own party to do it
- 06/16/2009 - 10:13pm
- Rima
I love you Danielle. You are my favorite on the show and you look the best.
- 06/15/2009 - 8:32am
- Sherry
Danielle,
I think you are such a great person who seems to be getting such a bumb rap on the show. Obviously the bad girl of the group when you arent. You remind me a lot of myself, except I am a few years younger. Dont let these awful women bring you down. They are stuck up bitches who dont have anything better to do with their time but to bring someone else down b/c they dont belong in their family. I have been through it myself. You are a great mom, and person so do not let them win, you keep fighting. And you dont need a man to keep you warm at night, you get your ex-husband to pay what he owes you by going through your attorney and the right one will come along. Promise, Mine did when I least expected it.Love your friend if and when you ever need one,
Sherry
- 06/13/2009 - 4:56pm
- DallasSingle
That 20-something year old guy you were dating looks so old. You can do so much better.
- 06/04/2009 - 1:47am
- sara
Danielle,
i dont agree with some of the things you do on the show but you seem like a warm, loving, giving person, despite what others think of you. Dont change! I like how honest and open you are, its very enduring and refreshing. Its touching how you have such a great relationship with your kids - they are both so cute and seem like great girls. Despite what others say about you, you did a great job in what will be your most difficult and important role ever - as a mother. As long as you did that, no one else has any right to say anything negative about you. I hope you find a man that can love you and treat you and your daughters well because you deserve it.
- 06/03/2009 - 3:43pm
- Tanya
Don't ever change to please anyone! You are yourself and if people can't handle it or have a problem than you probably don't want them as a friend. If you are happy and your kids are happy with who you are don't worry about what other people say. I'm sure they are not paying your bills or doing anything for you. Most likely they are probably just jealous that they have to keep up an act at all times so that they can feel part of the in crowde. You are what is giving that show ratings because the rest really have nothing interesting worth watching!
- 06/03/2009 - 1:44am
- Viewer
Danielle, I love you and I just think that you are misunderstood like everyone said ppl have past lives, you need to stop having them in your life so much, trust me I have been there,I found someone great and the ppl that I had in my circle tried everything to could to make him live me, but nevertheless keep your head up and be strong and and dont worry about Dina and her sister, they have a past also, that includes the mob and other things which was in people mag. but you look good and think about your kids first. YOUR THE ONLY ONE I LOVE ON THE SHOW, I kinda like Jac, but we will see if she is real, there are other ppl in the world besides family you know!!! Come as you are and if that dont try to bond with you then shame on them so they can get to know you.
- 06/03/2009 - 1:10am
- Italian Viewer From Oklahoma
Danielle, first I must say tonight watching the show I felt your pain. I wanted to go inside the tv and hug your neck. We want to be tough but inside it really does hurt. I have been the victim of numerous rumors in my town and when you said something in regards to being the single mother target that everyone has to gossip about - it hit home.
I have also spent my time in jail and boy was I the topic. I am suprised there is not a book with my mug shot in it. But, it was a mistake that will forever mark my chest with the red letter.
WE make mistakes and we can't go back but it does make us the strong noble women that we are today.
Stay true and strong. Your a great mother and person. But hey dump the young boy, if you haven't already. Your too cute for him. Get you a hot rich sugar daddy! ha ha!!
Oh, and remember don't regret anything you go thru, it makes us who we are today !!!
- 06/02/2009 - 10:04pm
- Ms.Q
Danielle,
I have to say your my favorite Housewife. I love how much fun you have with life and the relationship you have with your girls. I think that Caroline & Dina are just hating on you because they are jealous of your friendship with Jacquelin. This is a relationship they will never have with her because she only married into the family and was not born into it. They have a problem with outsiders because they have a problem with control. They can't control you.
Keep your head up girl! This Newark Jersey Girl got your back. Let those heffas fall where they may.
- 06/02/2009 - 9:58pm
- Viewer
Dear Danielle,
Try to become stronger as an individual. You DO NOT need the approval of any of the other women and especially not of Jacqueline who cannot be a supportive friend or grow a backbone and stand up against her cult of a family. Throughout the entire season thus far, all of the women have talked about you behind your back and only invite you to events just to discuss how horrible of a person you are. You Don’t Need People Like This. Yes you have made mistakes in life but nobody is perfect. I think they have something against women who are not married. Drop Them All
Best Wishes In Your New Found Strength
- 06/02/2009 - 9:51pm
- Lynn
Those women are absolute poison. They will corrupt Jaqueline and whatever trust and friendship you two have developed. Stay away from them like the plague.
I find myself liking you and seeing you as a genuine person, but I do wish that you'd provide for yourself and stop referring to your life as one of "struggle." Until you worry about how you're going to put food on the table and must look to sell what few things you own in order to do that (and all the while you're working full time), you're not struggling.
- 06/02/2009 - 9:46pm
- Massimo
I find you the most normal of any one. As far as pasts are concerned, I can be sure they all have their own. Yours happened to go public (thanks to them). And thank you for quieting that pig with his gay slurs at the dance studio. Good for you.
- 06/02/2009 - 9:22pm
- Viewer
Danielle,
Who do you think you are, jesus you guys operate under the stress of fabricated false illusions of real life problems. Do you have any idea the crisis many real housewives are facing in america today. Your worried about a settlement from your ex, but it appears you are living rather well. Try waiting for child support as your home is foreclosed and a repoman took your only transportation to your job. Get real. You get made about people not dancing with you? jesus this show is the problem with many Americans today.
- 06/02/2009 - 9:20pm
- Viewer
Danielle,
Read your remarks and the comment that your girls were your only family. I just have one question. What about your mother in Pennsylvania? That is the only copmment I have to make.
- 06/02/2009 - 7:47pm
- Viewer
Dani,
You seem like a great person, regardless of what people say about u. People are judging you based on what they heard versus what they know. I was told don''t judge a book by its cover. and thats what the rest of the women are judging you by. its wrong and not cool. unless they know your situation, i cannot judge you based on what happened over a decade ago, versus the person you are now. i only judge what i see. be blessed and good luck for you and your daughters
- 06/02/2009 - 6:18pm
- Maria
Danielle, you remind me of Betheny Franken from Real Housewives of New York City. You are kind of the underdog of the group. My mother was a divorcee and I know that that is not an easy life to lead. I think it's awesome that you're so honest with your kids (although you could hold back at times, I feel, they don't need to know every detail). I just wanted to say that I really like you and I feel like all you're trying to do is find someone you can be happy with and make friends, and people keep criticizing everything you do. I don't think you should settle on any man, specially one that treats you like Steve used to. I think you don't need the approval of any of the Manzo sisters.
- 06/02/2009 - 1:18am
- Brooklyn Viewer
Danielle:
I absolutely adore you. You wear your heart on your sleeve and you are a straight shooter. That is a quality very hard to find these days. Word to he wise:
1. Stop trying to fit in with the Manzo tribe. To hell with them and their exclusive membership by blood only family. Do you and don't make any apologies or seek anyone's approval. Your need to be liked by them shows and they have been feeding off of it.
2. The Manzo's have made a lot of judgements of you...but what is so telling about character lies within the behavior of their children vs. yours. You have well mannered respectful children. vs their uncontrollable ungrateful, spoiled rotten, dumb ass, failing grade kids.
3. Jacqueline and Teresa are not your friends. Jacqueline is a fake and Teresa just wants to get an earful.
4. Stop telling everyone your bisiness. People only know what you tell them.
5. YOur ex hubby likes to hear yo beg. Ensuret that the governent Makes him pay. He'll wish he kept the divorce more amicable.
6. Love your inner man...pay more attention to the state of your emotional well-being than the outer appearances. Once you do that, you won't have the desire to belong to anyone's clique to validate your worth
- 06/01/2009 - 1:43pm
- Kim
Oh Danielle, how I love you girl. Let me tell you, you are what's making the ratings go up right now. So you have a little drama if there wasn't drama not everyone would be so ready to see the new episodes and look forward to the reunion show they keep advertising. Every housewives city has a drama queen and that is what keeps it cooking. I mean really the other ladies have boring stuff going on and have nothing else to talk about but you. It would be so Leave it to Beaver without your drama in there. And as far as you and the younger men, girl you have a great body and if I could work out like you and looked like you I would flaunt it to. Most woman can't get any kind of man to look at them twice much less one that is twenty years younger. Belive me if you were a man you would be king of the block, think about it. And your past so what maybe it's not all true. How do we even know that everything we do see is real. A few things could be added here or there, there are doing a tv show I would'nt put it past them. They know what to do to keep us watching. I love you girl and look if you ever need back up there and go to lunch with you and the other ladies. Being a bitch is sometimes all a woman has and I can show Dina a real bitch.
- 06/01/2009 - 1:37pm
- Maria
LOL I am with EM. she nailed it with sheree, kelly and danielle. i don't put gretchen in the same category because she is so young and there is a chance she will wake up and have better values. but the others, including Danielle, are too far gone. calling them "bimbo"s is being too polite. Danielle, you are setting a horrible example to your girls, which is a shame since you clearly love them so much. wake up and clean up your act before it is too late.
- 06/01/2009 - 12:40pm
- Viewer
Danielle,
I real hope you do not end up older without a man and trying to steal your daughter's boyfriend. But I hope you open your eyes and find yourself a descent man, one who will respect and love you.
- 05/31/2009 - 10:51pm
- Viewer
Hey girl!
Look, dont let anyone bring you down. No matter what your past is you are a human being, and it's not your fault some woman are to childish, and sad to accept you as a human being. I love how everyone on that show acts as if they have been assistant's to the Pope, and have lived a holier than thou life. We as people in this world go through things in life good and bad and most of us grow and learn from them, and we move on to better things. so screw them if they dont want you around, OH WELL. besides you wouldnt want people like them in your life anyway. every second you would turn your back you would get a knife thrown in it. just focus on you and your girls. they are the only things in this world that matters.
((((((hugs)))))) from California
- 05/31/2009 - 9:33pm
- Viewer
Teresa is not your friend. Stay away from her! As for Jacqueline, I'm on the fence. It is obvious that she is uncomfortable when you speak about Dina, which is fine. However, one chooses their friends not their family, so if she was a good friend to you, she would just tell her family to back off.
- 05/31/2009 - 7:24pm
- Jennifer
Danielle,
I see you on the show and you have a great body you APPEAR to be a great mom. However, have a little class, that scene at the table on episode 2, going into the bathroom. Dude, how old are you? Have some class, lady! You are beautiful, but you still need to have a little class. Also don't look so needy, it is very unattractive. You can have the best body, and look good but if the attitude is not there then NO ONE is going to see anything but that.
- 05/31/2009 - 4:47pm
- Lori JerseyGirl
Hi Danielle,
I just have to say YOU ROCK! Your a great person and mom you will find the right guy.Love Ya,
Lori from Wayne,NJ
- 05/31/2009 - 3:54pm
- Viewer
Danielle: I want to say to you that you are a very honest straight forward lady. You say it like it is! Not, too many people can handle that. I can also see that when you are a friend to someone you give your all to that person and expect that person to be loyal and true to you and not be a hypocrite. I totally agree with you on this. I have a melancholy-sanguine personality and just have a couple of friends not too many because the ones I do have love me for me and thats what makes a true friendship.
Love you just the way you are! Don't worry your true love will come but make him work for your love not you work for his love okay! Love You- Carmen M. Florida
- 05/31/2009 - 8:49am
- Bravo Nista
Danielle, Danielle, I don't give a rat's --- what that books says about you I like you.
1. Please date some interesting men, go out of your comfort zone, location, race and age, pick someone with an interesting hobby
2. Your girls, love them!!! don't change a thing,
3. Make your husband pay up and move along
4. I just wrote on Dina's page, love her but:
a. tell her a-- off and don't speak to her
b. or talk to her but make no effort to be overly friendly just act like you are no one to be impressed by, I didn't like that slick stuff she did at your house and I told her.5. start a business! You're too honest and smart not to succeed
Muah girl...... keep it going
- 05/31/2009 - 7:56am
- Viewer
I apologize in advance if this has already been brought up to you...I am way behind on this show.
There is an apparently new invention (to you) out there called a job. You go there, do work and in return you get a paycheck. From that paycheck you pay bills, buy food, clothing for you and your family and if you are very lucky save some for that proverbial rainy day that comes along. I don't understand what you are teaching your daughters by waiting for "man" to come along and save you? Alot of women save themselves....in fact most have to. You might have to downsize some(horrors!!!!) but you would be fine. Maybe it's Dina jealousy because she married someone who has what you want most $$$$$$$$$$$$$
- 05/30/2009 - 10:41pm
- JEMM
keep your head up...we have ALL made mistakes in our past, and no one should judge unless they have walked in your shoes. stay strong. God Bless.
- 05/30/2009 - 7:13pm
- sally
danielle, i wonder what is wrong with your eye brows
they are getting closer to your hairline every second
and your lips look like those of a duck, i think your
fake and very pushy.
- 05/30/2009 - 6:59pm
- Viewer
You make the show interesting, love drama. But you would look way hotter without all the enhancements.
- 05/30/2009 - 6:32pm
- Viewer
I think you can't win with these catty women, Danielle. Stop trying and stop being so needy. I can tell you that this show is the most boring Housewives show Bravo has ever done. I'm not interested in the antics of Caroline's family - nice or not nice as they are. I think you need to get a job, then you won't have so much time on your hands to think up irrelevant bs. At 46, you have a lot of growing up to do and I don't have the time to watch and see if it happens on Bravo. It ain't gonna. Those women are jealous, don't like outsiders and you will NEVER get 'in' their group. Who would want to? So, step up and make your children proud by being the strong woman you think you are. You're not really, but there's hope. Get a job, get some outside interests and stop dwelling on men so much. And rich isn't everything, sweetie, it's just a state of mind!
- 05/30/2009 - 12:17pm
- pixigirl
Danielle:
You are too concered about finding a man to support you. Downsize to a more appropriate house - yours is too dated, anyway. Get somthing more tasteful and interesting and get a job. Learn to live on your own and when you do get your settlement, put it away for the girls education - don't blow it on clothes and a new McMansion.You women are the reason people laugh at "new jersey" and the people with their big, tacky houses. 401 pair of jeans - you should be ashamed of yourself, blowing money on nonsense like that. Even if I won the lottery for 100 million, I would never live in a house like the jersey women or buy 401 pair of jeans. I would buy beautiful and expensive clothing, but not so much of it. I would buy a tasteful house with beautiful furnishings - not that cheap looking crap that Theresa bought at that crappy store. Think to yourself, "what would Julia Roberts buy?" or "what would caroline kennedy buy?"- They have class and taste. Get it?
- 05/30/2009 - 11:59am
- Amber
Danielle,
I can understand you needing a friend and going to talk to them at their play date but if you go to talk that means you have to listen at some point right? I have two nephews who get dragged threw the mud everytime their mother or father dates someone new they bring them around and then boom they are gone and the kids are left wounder why. Your girls are older then the boys but still it has to have some effect one them think about that with the next guy. Oh yea what are you going to do when the school calls and says you daughter was with a guy in the bathrom? Have you have heard of a JOB why does a man have to come save you and take care of you is that what you want for you girls you love them but your self more.
- 05/30/2009 - 6:54am
- biggest fan
hey D,
it's pretty clear that you can't embrace these women and expect the same treatment in return. Even if there were truth in the fact that you were a stripper...it's no one's business. it's not the woman you are today...so who cares. Women are usually catty, bitchy, judgemental and jealous. If you can find even one true friend your lucky. Good luck to you. p.s. you and your girls are gorgeous!
-A
- 05/30/2009 - 5:03am
- Phoenix Viewer
Danielle,
I wanted to tell you something. First, I've never been a "Housewives" fan (any of them). But, the other night I was doing my laundry and nothing was on TV, so I started watching you New Jersey girls. Well, let me tell you, "I'M HOOKED NOW!" You are extremely entertaining, yes you’re CRAZZZY! but definitely entertaining. I watch the show now because of you. Second, you have a rocking body and it's an inspiration to me, especially since I usually have to drag my ass to the gym every morning. Third, your girls seem really sweet, smart, and healthy which mean your doing something right as a mother. Lastly, we all have pasts and that’s where the past should stay. We learn from our mistakes, it’s what makes us who we are. I've made some bad decisions in the past and I don't regret them, because without those mistakes, I wouldn’t have the wonderful life that I have now. So, don't let those other "Jersey Girls" make you doubt or feel bad about yourself. Oh' and the show would be soooooo boring if you weren't on it! Buona Fortuna, Bella!
- 05/30/2009 - 2:41am
- Viewer
I too have a questionable past and I clawed my way to being an Executive at a Bank. I worry that people will find out about all the bad things I did in the 80s but at the end of the day.....it made me who I am today so I embrace it. Whenever I refer to my "bad days" people don't believe that I ever did such things. Danielle......I may not agree with the way you behave but I respect you for getting where you are no matter how you did it. I hope that in next week's episode that you will "OWN IT" and not be ashamed. Who cares what people think? I respect you.
- 05/30/2009 - 12:27am
- Viewer
Drama Queen
- 05/29/2009 - 11:33pm
- mary
Hi
I realy think it sucks that your,so called friends were not supportive when you needed them. After all,every girl needs a friend to depend on ,specially when u are going through a rocky relationship. I think they were selfish and unfair. I truly hope that u find true girlfriends in the future honey, and be strong.
Mary
- 05/29/2009 - 11:33pm
- mary
Hi
I realy think it sucks that your,so called friends were not supportive when you needed them. After all,every girl needs a friend to depend on ,specially when u are going through a rocky relationship. I think they were selfish and unfair. I truly hope that u find true girlfriends in the future honey, and be strong.
Mary
- 05/29/2009 - 10:41pm
- Viewer
VIEWERS IS DANIELLE A TROUBLE MAKER OR A DRAMA QUEEN????!
- 05/29/2009 - 10:05pm
- Viewer
Was there any part of your head that thought "gee, if I go on a TV show, my past my come up?" --- I mean the media was bound to dig it up.
- 05/29/2009 - 9:38pm
- Felicia-Texas
Danielle it's obvious that your friendship with jacqueline will have to end, i believe that she will choose them over you. And I also think that you would kick the sh-- out of Dina if you had too, and yes that b---- knows she has botox. She's a huge liar
- 05/29/2009 - 9:36pm
- Viewer
Danielle you are only one word I can think of - fierce!! I can tell you are a wonderful mother. Your girls are smart and seem to be excelling in school. Don't worry, I get your humor, and honestly I find the sex comments funny, I just think that people who you haven't known very well are taken aback a bit. But girl, you are a woman and a sexual being so don't be afraid to show it! Just don't do it by breaking up with someone on national TV, lol. But I gotta love you for being fierce. You are the reason the ratings are up.
Keep looking after your beautiful daughters, they have one hot mama!
- 05/29/2009 - 9:22pm
- nicci c
Hey Danielle..i think you are full of spunk and fun..you are a real person with real issues..you don't act fake and tell it how it is..i am soooo tired of you letting the other girls bash you..i think you need to stay away from them and show them where you came from(parents etc) them maybe the housewives will understand you better..i wish u the best and i hate dina..and that nose right? lol she looks like an orange peel...And Caroline ..haaa please.we are thick as thieves shit... think your soo tough until her money is taken away from the IRS? LOL You need to stop taken shit from people and manage other relationships..and stay away from that guy....ughh...And they baby there kids tooo much..
- 05/29/2009 - 8:30pm
- Emily James
Danielle,
I love your taste in jewelry! I especially liked the black beaded necklace with the cross that you wore in the episode where you were waiting for Gucci Model. Can you tell me designer? Thanks :) BTW, love the show!
- 05/29/2009 - 7:19pm
- Meghan Murphy
Danielle you got trust problems the way I see you in very single episode you always go to your daughters when you can talk to Jacqueline and the other housewives about it but you think you have the nerve to see it your way when you can look at it in a positive light. Dani you just suck out all the fun because you need to lighten up. Look at the situations from a positive light instead of a negative light and start being a parent because your kids need you.
- 05/29/2009 - 7:10pm
- Meghan Murphy
Danielle you are a tough cookie but not charismatic like the other housewives because you like to start stuff, provoke,and bicker with them and you seem like your so perfect because your in your own little world. You've got to start being nice to these women or they will not want to talk to you or see you anymore because of the squat you give them especially ( Dina, Caroline, Teresa)but you have to have Jacqueline by your side all the time you even have Jacqueline defend for you when you can defend for yourself how old are you grow the hell up and start defending yourself instead of having somebody else do it for you
- 05/29/2009 - 6:24pm
- Amanda D.
Danielle,
I can understand your friendship with Jacqueline, but out of respect for her, please don't bad mouth Dina around her. It clearly makes her uncomforable. She cares about you and your feelings. And it's one thing to express that you were hurt by Dina's comments at your get togethor, but it's another to bad mouth her family in front of her( even if Dina does deserve it)!! Keep your head up, take care and God Bless!!!
- 05/29/2009 - 6:13pm
- MJK
Hi Danielle
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- 05/29/2009 - 5:41pm
- Viewerloo
Bravo really should have bleeped oout your "P@&$y" comment. That was tacky.
- 05/29/2009 - 5:00pm
- Telling it like it is
I'm not going to bash you, but I am going to tell you like it is: YOU NEED TO GET A JOB!!! You wouldn't have any resentment toward your ex-husband for not caring for you financially if you were able to financially provide for you and your children.
Financial freedom is your first stop on the journey to happiness. Your ex is not holding you back because he won't give you money; you are holding yourself back because you are waiting on him. Why would you allow someone to have that much control over you?
You divorced him, so let him go. So what if you can't provide the lifestyle for yourself and your children on your own. You love your kids, they love you, and that's all that matters. When they are adults and you are dead and gone, they won't remember anything you bought them, but they will remember the love you had for them and the time you spent with them.
- 05/29/2009 - 4:57pm
- Tiana from NJ
Danielle, I don't know why, but for some strange reason I like you. Don't get me wrong, you do have some severe character flaws, like your clingy-ness. I know its hard to be going what you're going through, but wouldn't you rather have some REAL friends that would support you through your tough times instead of bashing you behind your back? Also your work ethic...you don't seem to have one. you want someone to be you personal bank. Danielle, lets get one thing clear: this is the twenty first century, women are making their own damn money so you need to hop on the bandwagon. You daughters will respect you a lot more in the future if they know how hard you've worked for everything they had. But overall I do respect the fact that through all the botox and fake boobs, you seem pretty real.
- 05/29/2009 - 4:57pm
- The Real house-wife of Silicon Valley
Danielle,
I love the relationship between you and your daughters. Your girls have the best qualities on the show, both well behaved and noticably smart and beauitful. Jacqueline take notes. I rather not comment on Carol and Dina, they dont not have my vote. At all! I'm committed to watching the show and cant wait for the outcome.
Best of luck.
- 05/29/2009 - 4:35pm
- Viewer
God Bless.. Whatever happened in the past is the past. You have beautiful children and a head on your shoulders. Move on and believe that you are worth so much more than what you think you are.
- 05/29/2009 - 4:04pm
- BullyBabe
I just have to comment on something because I am getting annoyed at these chics bashing you about the sex stuff. I've noticed there are 2 types of women, as pertaining to sexuality, those who are open and comfy with it and those who are uptight about it all. Dani, you strike me as one who is open, comfy and probably alot of fun. What irks me are all these women calling you derogatory names because of this. Come on ladies - lighten up! Have some fun, sheesh!
Keep your head up Dani! You're living, not like some of these broads who probably never had an orgasm with a man EVA!
XoXo
- 05/29/2009 - 2:54pm
- Viewer
Hi Danielle,I know you are going thru some pretty intemse stuff now.I only hope the other housewives wise up and recognize that everyone has some sort of a past (as I am sure they all do in some way).They act they they exemplify the perfect role model italian family and I am from NJ (in Fla now) married into an italian family as well... but the other housewives are not so perfect and maybe one day when they go thru some drama from eithet their past,present or future they will realize the impact that things had on you.I wish you and your kids the best and be strong ,hang in there and try to enjoy your life!!!Take care...
- 05/29/2009 - 1:10pm
- Viewer
I just want to say, that if you knew you had skeletons that big in your closet then you should have exposed them before these ladies did. I'm not blaming you entirely for this scandel, but you're an adult and you need to take some ownis for the part you played in all of this. As far as what these other ladies did, by digging this stuff up, all I can say SHAME ON YOU!!!! Despite how you feel about this woman, she has two innocent children, this will just have an affect on this lady, but it will directly affect her children. How would you feel if someone did that to your children? It's disgusting! And at the risk of sounding racist, I don't know anyone who pays that much money in cash for anything. Teresa haven't you heard of paying with a debit card? Where are you getting all this cash from, it makes me think it's coming from some under the table deals--or steals.
- 05/29/2009 - 11:58am
- Viewer
Danielle,
Get a job and stop looking for someone to take care of you, your desperation for money comes to light when you talk about men. On the positive side, I respect your blunt attitude, but there is always a time and place for everything. Good luck and set a good example for those beautiful girls of yours, remember you only get one chance to raise them.
- 05/29/2009 - 11:26am
- Lynne
Danielle,
You seem to be honest and you have two great kids; I wish you the best. Unfortunately, you appear to be desperate to "get" a man, and that is the thing that will drive them away the fastest. Never treat a man the way you did at the dinner table with the other couples - humiliating him in front of his friends - not to mention on national tv - will not serve you well, and your behavior was mean spirited. I hope you see now that your propositioning him to go into the bathroom at the other restaurant was not a good idea - the guy was obviously very uncomfortable. I could go on, but won't. Please just make your adorable daughters your priority, back off the overt sexuality, and go out and work hard. Your life will fall into place.
- 05/29/2009 - 10:48am
- suntio
Dear Danielle,
I like you, I really do. I also feel for you and want to grab you by the shoulders and give you a good shake. You're doing a beautiful job with your daughters but remember that they are still kids; they don't need to know everything that goes on in your life because they don't have the maturity to fully understand and deal with it. Let them be kids, don't bring them into the world of adulthood yet, they'll have a lifetime of it.
On a similar note, I think you're a little too open and direct about some things that are and should be personal. Not everybody has to know about the phone sex or everything that goes on in your private life. Also, your language is a little too explicit, maybe take it down a notch...
You're a beautiful woman, you don't need all that plastic surgery. Also, you're smart and articulate. Understand that not everybody is or wants to be your friend and that's OK. Besides, why would you want Dina as a friend? With a friend like that you don't need enemies.
- 05/29/2009 - 9:46am
- Viewer
On the positive, your kids are great , you look great for your age, and you are honest, but honey the drama you love it. No one is being a bully to you, you throw yourself at people and I have to say I would not be surprised if that was your mug shot, your behavior when confronted is very thuggish. And please stop whining about money, I had the same ex who tortured me but was hurting his child, for his own selfish purposes(I left him because he cheated) but get a job, he's not going to change, he's going to try every trick in the book to make your life miserable, and the two of you won't be friends, trust me. Let your kids be proud of you and go and get a job, ask everyone you know if they are hiring or where you can go, stop waiting for a man to rescue you.
- 05/29/2009 - 8:17am
- Viewer
I could tell you are good mom,but grow up you act inmature.who acts that way in a resturant?
- 05/29/2009 - 8:09am
- Viewer
Hi Danielle,
I know that you are being portrayed as the "bad girl" of the group. So far, I see no reason to label you as such. I think you are a good person who loves her children. Hang in there and stay strong.
- 05/29/2009 - 1:36am
- Viewer
i suggest staying away from some of these broads..feed them with long handled spoons..women are catty..keep doing you and you will be fine..i'm sure you have plenty of friends so you don't need anymore..stay uninterested..
- 05/29/2009 - 12:54am
- Mandy
Danielle, I think you have done a great job with your girls. Keep looking forward and have a positive attitude towards life. I know at times it may feel as if everything is failing, but always know things WILL get better.
- 05/28/2009 - 10:44pm
- Viewer
Danielle i dont know you personally but from what i can tell you have very low self esteem i am sure you are a nice person but eventually it is tiring to have to constantly be someones cheerleader. You seem to need constant validation form the outside and you should be looking on the inside. I speak from experience the victim role gets old fast.
- 05/28/2009 - 10:16pm
- Viewer
The previous and all the blogs had me perfectly prepared to hate you, but watching you I can't help but feel compassion and empathy for you. They call you a trainwreck but you have the ability to do what few of us do in life. Be completely honest (even a little TOO honest) and completely open. Watching your "friends" talk about you behind your back and act like you were inconviencing them was hard. Those passive aggressive girls are NOT true friends. You deserve better, require more of the people you allow into your life than that they just breathe. Keep your head up.
- 05/28/2009 - 9:55pm
- Heather
Why in the world would you sign up to be on this show with your past? Even if your children already knew I'm sure that their not all of their classmates and friends did (at least until now). Why would you expose them to this? You should also keep parts of your private life private - I've been a single mother and there's no need to introduce every man that you "date" to your children. Why not teach your daughter some independence and taking care of YOUR responsibilities - get off your lazy rear and go get a job and stop waiting for someone to come and take care of you and your girls (your comment in the 1st episode)
Lastly I can't even imagine having the poor taste to break up with someone at a dinner with two other couples -do you have any class at all?
No one is jealous of you honey, please, also - fix those eyebrows please!!!
- 05/28/2009 - 9:49pm
- Rose
Hi Danielle,
Im not the "blogger" type but I hate the negative remarks & crap you are dealing with on the show. Im sure the other women are wonderful in their own way but if it wasnt for you, the show would have been cancelled already...those boring bitches should be kissing your ass.
Hang in there..lots of people in manalapan are cheering for u!!
- 05/28/2009 - 9:14pm
- Girlymom77
Danielle, you dont really need a man to take care of you financially--you have many talents of your own. I admire the fact that you are very athletic, that is something that you might want to look into to make some money of your own. Another thing, be cautious about step fathers, I had many step dads, and sometimes its better to not have any father at all, than to have a lousy step father in your life. Your daughters are beautiful and precious and you need to remember that when you choose your next husband. Another thing, what prevented Theresa from talking about her daughter's modeling shoot? Why did she make the comment that you ruined her play date? I dont get that girl--I think she is a shallow mother and too overindulgent with her girls---she is a scary stage mom!
P.S. YOu inspired me to be more athletic with my children--I love how you guys do sports together---now I want to go running with my girls.
- 05/28/2009 - 9:03pm
- BergenCountyGirl
Danielle, what is the story behind the book Cop Without A Badge? Are you Beverly Merrill?
- 05/28/2009 - 8:59pm
- Julie
Danielle, I have only seen a few episodes of this season but so far, you haven't shown yourself as a very respectable person. I come from a single mom family and I am VERY THANKFUL that my mother was not like you when she divorced my father. I hope you realize that you, yourselfm, need to find yourself a career and provide for your own children. You should not depend on finding a man to pay for your lifestyle when you cannot do it yourself. At least the other previous-divorced housewives have found jobs and made a career for themselves. For the sake of your children, PLEASE find a job and stop begging your ex-husband to provide for you when you never contributed financially to your family. Your ex-husband only has an obligation to the children and should put money towards a trustfund for them, but he does not need to give you any settlement money.
- 05/28/2009 - 8:46pm
- Viewer
Danielle, If you truly want to be a good mom you need to: stop introducing your children to your boyfriends, don't offer to perform oral sex in a public place while you are being filmed for a reality television program, and finally if you don't want your sorid past to become common knowledge then don't take part in a reality program. I feel so sorry for your children and the ridicule and teasing they suffer as a result of your desperate attempt to get your own 15 minutes of fame
- 05/28/2009 - 8:28pm
- Viewer
u seem like a good mom and in the end thats all that matters. the manzo ladies are SCARY! its probbly better that u arent friends with them! take care
- 05/28/2009 - 8:06pm
- thank_you_danielle!!
Danielle,
I am a high school junior and although I am young, I love the show and I love you! I actually wanted to tell you that watching the last episode and the previews for next week's episode really helped me. I am dealing with false rumors going around about me [sexual rumors] at school for something that "supposedly" happend my freshmen year when I was very scared and depressed. I have grown up and changed so much since then, yet mean, inmature girls believe everything they hear and can never let anything go. And although I can't even begin to understand the hard times that you have/ are going through, I just wanted to let you know that watching you be strong [especially on national television!] has made me want to be strong as well.
Don't let the haters get you down! :]
And thanks for the inspiration!
- 05/28/2009 - 7:45pm
- MonicafromAtlanta
Danielle...you are a WONDERFUL person and so are your children. PLEASE WATCH your back!!!! Jacqueline is nice but she's family with the other two bullies and you just need to becarful!
Caroline is so nasty! she's sooooo RUDE! and so's her sister...you keep your chin up - we "THE FANS" like you and we see what they are puting you through...
God bless you!
- 05/28/2009 - 7:44pm
- SoonerGurl
You are my favorite housewife of NJ! You are the only one that keeps this show entertaining. Your humor is hilarious. You should have your own show, I would watch! It seems that you are a wonderful mother. Don't fret about Dina...if someone truly wanted to be your friend, they would make an effort. They would not treat you the way they did when you opened your house to them. And why are they so worried about your past? Who cares? All that matters is who you are now, which appears to be a great mom who is looking for love. Usually, people that are so preoccupied with others usually have something dark in their closet, so they are trying to shed light on yours. Everyone has a past, what matters is how you escape your past and learn from it to become the person you are today. Keep your head up girl!
- 05/28/2009 - 7:43pm
- Sarah
Danielle,
- Why are you throwing a spa party (even if the botox was free) when you are so "broke" and desparate for money?
- Why don't you get a job?
- Stop trying to be friends with Dina, they harder you try the less she's going to like you
- Don't be so loose with the men or they will use you
- Become more independent, you are SO codependent on men, your daughters and your "friends", keep some of your life private and there will be less to talk about
- 05/28/2009 - 7:40pm
- Carrie
Be careful what you tell your daughters about your "men". I think you should keep that part of your life to yourself until you find one you want to have a long term relationship with and then allow them to meet him. I really think some therapy would do you some good dear. We can all use the advise of a professional at times. Don't worry this too shall pass, and I am sure you will come out with everything you are looking for.
- 05/28/2009 - 7:36pm
- Viewer
it is so hard watching you without getting sick to my stomach. beverly you should get a job. when u said you needed someone to come in and save you and your girls i wanted to punch the tv. what message is that for the girls. i know that you have always been a "working girl" anyway whats the problem stop looking for a free ride you obnoxios pig. all the other girls hate you
- 05/28/2009 - 7:33pm
- Viewer
You're upset the most about them saying you would steal someone's husband? Seriously!? What about the comments about you being a stripper, in cartels, etc. Wow. You really are a nutjob.
- 05/28/2009 - 7:29pm
- Irene
Danielle -- I have a question -- "WHY????" Why on earth would you expose yourself to the insanity of the "Real Housewives of NJ"? None of these women are willing to support you in your struggles in dealing with single parenthood, the dating scene, healing from a difficult past, ect. My suggestion to you: move on...and (rich or poor) find a better group of friends who will bring positive energy into your life~
- 05/28/2009 - 7:26pm
- Viewer
Looking for love in all the wrong places....
- 05/28/2009 - 7:20pm
- Tam
D,
Take a lesson from your Italian friend. Family 1st, everything and everyone else is expendable and can be replaced.
Stop trippin' on the he say she say bull and you'll be ok. You don't have time for that mess you've got children that are watching and learning everything you do.
HANG TUFF
T
- 05/28/2009 - 7:08pm
- Viewer
I'm sorry but I think you need to stop complaining. The whining about running out of money and being unable to afford your house - hey, here is an idea. Get a job! I'm a single mother of two daughters that does very well (even refused child support 10 years ago when I left their dad, who by the way is Italian). I want my daughters to grow up to support themselves and be independent and smart. Not "kept" women that need some man to support them. I think your obsession with Dina and the others is a little creepy and stating that you should have been invited to girls night out was stupid. No you shouldn't have. It was DINA's friends and in case you haven't noticed - she doesn't like you! Get over yourself.
- 05/28/2009 - 7:03pm
- Reno
I think you should entice Carolyn Manzo's husband into an affair. I would pay money to see the battle royale between the two of you when she finds out. It would be better than anything ever viewed on the Jerry Springer show. Only then could I get my buddies to watch this show. They can't believe that I do.
- 05/28/2009 - 6:53pm
- foxhole
Hi Daniell!
I can't wait to see the "coke whore" thing develop. Man, you were out there, girrrrl! And did you really dance at the Bada Bing? Wow! I'm trippin' on you. Stay tuff. Dina is a beatch who will get her's soon. You rock!!
- 05/28/2009 - 6:39pm
- Gabby
Hi, Danielle! Please, give up on that rat named Dina. I can't stand her. How dare she disrespect you in your own home like that. I honestly believe she is truly jealous of your friendship with Jacqueline. Dina gets on my nerves so much. Can't stand her. "Apologies" were in order, just like you said. Who is she to you? Nobody! Don't force it, because she's not worth it at all. Watch out for Jacqueline, too. I'm not so sure she's on the up and up either.
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