True love. Real Housewives of New Jersey fans have seen Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga They have been facing ups and downs in their relationship since they made their reality show debut in 2010.
The couple met in 2002 when they were staying at the same hotel while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. However, they didn’t start dating until they ran into each other for the second time at a beach bar on the Jersey shore.
Less than a year after their second meeting, Melissa and Joe were married on August 20, 2004.
They then welcomed daughter Antonia in 2005 and sons Gino in 2007 and Joey in 2010.
Over the years, the couple have been open about their love for each other.
“I have learned that I am actually a great father and my whole life revolves around my children. Everything I do is to benefit them and my wife,” Joe told Bravo.‘s the daily dish in June 2020. “The most important lesson you can teach your children is to be kind and work hard in life. Anything is possible if you are willing to put in the time and work hard.”
Melissa and Joe have also been known to share intimate details about their sex lives. “We are still obsessed with each other,” she said. us weekly in May 2019. “I mean, we still have sex more than average [couple].”
However, she received mixed reviews when she shared unconventional relationship advice in her 2013 book, Love Italian Style: The secrets of my hot and happy marriage.
“Even when I’m exhausted and not in the mood, if it means a lot to Joe that we connect physically, I’ll say, ‘Not that into tonight, but let’s go,’” Melissa wrote. “If it’s a resounding ‘no,’ I try to be nice about it. Don’t squash him, or say in a tone, ‘Leave me alone!’ Eventually, he’ll leave you alone for more than you’d ever want.”
While their romance has spanned over a decade, Melissa and Joe have had their fair share of drama during their marriage.
The mother of three has been accused of cheating in the past, while shutting down claims made by her former friend. Jan DeDolce that she has been unfaithful. “I’ve never cheated on Joe,” she said. us weekly in July 2014. “This is all disappointing.”
Keep scrolling to take a look at their relationship timeline.
