“I’ve never been so sure of something ever,” Dolores—who shares kids Gabby, 29, and Frankie, 26, with ex Frank Catania—gushed. “You know, patience is a big thing for us. When we first met, Paul wasn’t used to being in the public eye; he wasn’t used to the pressure the audience can put on relationships. There were things in his life that he needed to sort through, and that took time.”
She continued, “But even when things came up on the show, I never pushed Paul, because I wanted him to do the right thing on his own. And our bond is stronger now because of that. As a couple, we were able to naturally progress. so this engagement means more to us than it would if it was just something we were doing just for the sake of doing it.”
And Paul is on the exact same page.
“Oh, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made,” he added. “I really feel that everything that has happened has brought me to this moment. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, from the streets of Dublin, and feel lucky to have Dolores in my life. She’s made me a better version of myself.”
Keep reading to see more celebrities who got engaged this year.
(E! and Bravo are both part of the NBCUniversal family)
