'RHONJ' star Joe Gorga is concerned for sister Teresa Giudice, here's why family feud is making waves

'RHONJ' stars Joe Gorga and Teresa Giudice have had a complicated relationship over the years
'RHONJ' Season 14 star Joe Gorga shares his heartfelt sentiments toward his sister Teresa Giudice during the Season 14 finale (@bravo)
'RHONJ' Season 14 star Joe Gorga shares his heartfelt sentiments toward his sister Teresa Giudice during the Season 14 finale (@bravo)

MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY: Throughout Season 14 of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey', Teresa Giudice's relationship with her brother, Joe Gorga, and his wife, Melissa Gorga, has been notably strained.

The lack of communication between Teresa and Melissa has strained their relationship. During a recent appearance on 'WWHL', Melissa suggested that peace between the siblings might have been achievable if Teresa's husband, Luis Ruelas, had not been involved.

Melissa agreed that a semblance of peace might have been possible if Louie hadn’t been in the picture. "Had Louie never entered the picture, there would be peace between Teresa and the Gorgas. Fake peace but peace," she said. 

After years of emotional turmoil, Joe finally found the courage to express his true feelings toward his sister Teresa during the 'RHONJ' Season 14 finale. This heartfelt confession occurred during a candid conversation with his wife, Melissa, revealing the intricate dynamics of their family relationship.

"Listen, I'm concerned. I'm always concerned about her. She's my sister. But my sister's old-school Italian. She really wouldn't admit [things were bad] if it were true. If it was really true — the kids were a mess — she would never say it," Joe told Melissa. 

Joe Gorga with his wife Melissa Gorga. (Instagram/joeygorga)
Melissa Gorga expressed her hopes for her sister-in-law, Teresa Giudice, during a heartfelt conversation with her husband Joe on 'RHONJ' (Instagram/@joeygorga)

Melissa Gorga discusses her wishes for Teresa Giudice during 'RHONJ' Season 14 finale

Melissa Gorga expressed her hopes for her sister-in-law, Teresa Giudice, during a heartfelt conversation with her husband Joe on 'RHONJ' Season 14 finale. She revealed that she had overheard some of their fellow Real Housewives discussing Teresa, which led her to reflect on the bond she shares with her sister-in-law.

"I kind of got annoyed, like not at Danielle [Cabral], but she starts talking about your sister. She said she looks terrible, the house is very stressed, the children seems very stressed. I really don't want them to suffer," Melissa said.

Melissa Gorga calls Gia Giudice's involvement in 'RHONJ' fight 'weird' (Bravo)
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga dishes on her bond with Teresa Giudice (@bravo)

'RHONJ' Season 14: Joe Gorga shares he 'doesn't like turmoil' amid drama with Teresa Giudice

As the conversation continued, Melissa Gorga turned to Joe and asked about his current state of happiness amid all the surrounding drama. She wanted to know if he felt content and satisfied with his situation.

"I don't like turmoil. I want to love everybody — if I see someone up the street and I just met them I want to love them. Here's my own sister. It was tough, it was hard for me [to set boundaries]," he shared. However, after experiencing the events of the past year, he now understands the reasons for their feud. 

Melissa chimed in, "Well then that's all I need to know. I'm not willing to break the boundaries I've put in place. And that's it. If you want me to handle this any other way, speak now or forever hold your peace."

Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga (Instagram/@melissagorga)
Joe Gorga expressed his true feelings toward his sister Teresa during the 'RHONJ' Season 14 finale (Instagram/@melissagorga)

'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14 airs every Sunday at 8 pm ET on Bravo.

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