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The Strange Truth About Dolores Catania's Relationship With Her Ex-Husband

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Christopher Snyder

Updated on October 07, 2026

David Principe's new mansion features finishings picked out by Dolores herself, along with a mirrored subway tile backsplash for the wet bar and an office exclusively for Dolores' use  (via Style & Living). There are two laundry rooms and a master suite, complete with a fireplace and matching his and hers closets. It was an ideal project for Dolores Catania and her ex-husband, who are also partners in a home-flipping business.

Not only do the Catania exes get along, but while Dolores, Frank, and David all lived together, there was a serious bromance going on between Frank and David (via The Daily Dish). Frank even said as much during a RHONJ after-show: "I gotta be honest with you, David came around and I wasn't really sure what to expect. David and I are not from the same mold," he said, but, "As time has gone on, me and David have become much closer and closer."

Although fans might be rooting for a renewed romance between Dolores Catania and Big Frank, it doesn't look like that's going to happen. In the meantime, RHONJ fans can continue to enjoy this modern-day relationship. Season 11 of the Real Housewives of New Jersey premieres on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 9/8c on Bravo.