Jules Wainstein finally stood up to Bethenny Frankel.
Wainstein felt unjustly bullied by Frankel and Carole Radziwill in regards to her intelligence and eating disorder. However, Wainstein turned the tables on her co-stars during Dorinda Medley’s dinner on the latest episode of the Real Housewives of New York .
According to Radar Online , the drama escalated after Dorinda Medley told LuAnn de Lesseps about rumors Ramona Singer had started. De Lesseps subsequently stormed out of the restaurant.
Wainstein tried to defend de Lesseps’ actions, which didn’t sit well with Radziwill and Frankel.
While Wainstein spoke against gossiping behind people’s backs, Frankel brought up the calzone incident from a few installments back.
As fans will recall, Wainstein accidentally baked a few utensils inside the calzone, which Frankel thought was extra stupid.
“I’m not stupid, okay?” Wainstein told Frankel. “I’m really sick and tired of you portraying me as stupid. It’s not nice.”
Wainstein didn’t stop there.
According to People , she went on an epic tirade about how Frankel’s sense of humor hurts those around her.
“Your sense of humor is at other people’s expense,” she stated. “My sense of humor’s at my expense because I don’t want to hurt people’s feelings. You make fun of other people because you don’t care about other people’s feelings. Because you hurt people’s feelings.”
Of course, Frankel immediately defended her sense of humor. She also accused Jules Wainstein of calling people old and talking behind their backs.
In response, Wainstein assured Frankel that she has been an open book in front of the cameras.
“I don’t have a mean bone in my body,” Wainstein said. “I’ve been very open and honest and genuine with everyone. With my eating disorder, with my marriage — And I trusted you. Respect that.”
Speaking of her eating disorder, Frankel admitted that it was difficult being around Wainstein. According to E! Online , Frankel’s mother suffered from an eating disorder, and, based on that experience, she doesn’t trust Wainstein.
“This is a lot for me to be around someone like this,” Frankel shared. “It affects me too. It’s a dishonest disease. It’s about lying all the time. And lying to everyone. I know you too well that I stay away because I don’t want to get involved. I’m allowed to protect myself.”
For her part, Wainstein candidly admitted that she struggles with bulimia but isn’t afraid to talk about it.
“I live on the fine line of an eating disorder,” Wainstein said. “In one second, I have a bad day, and I have my slips all the time. Three days ago, I threw up my food. I’m not going to lie — it’s my life.”
Wainstein has fought bulimia since high school. In fact, the reality star once dropped down to 80 lbs.
“Bulimia, it’s with you forever,” she told viewers. “It’s a big part of my personality.”
Meanwhile, Bustle is reporting that the fight between Wainstein and Frankel was bound to happen sooner or later. Is their feud, however, just one big misunderstanding?
It’s understandable that Frankel has issues with Wainstein because of everything she through with her mother. At the same time, Wainstein needs a strong support system to beat the eating disorder, which she doesn’t feel Frankel is providing.
Perhaps if they all took a step back and listened, they would realize that they can actually help each other instead of fighting.
Unfortunately, the latest blowup indicates that Wainstein’s relationship with Frankel might be permanently damaged. Will they come together before the season finale?
Fans can watch the drama continue to unfold between Wainstein and Frankel when new episodes of The Real Housewives of New York air Wednesday nights on Bravo.
Tell us! Whose side are you on — Jules Wainstein or Bethenny Frankel? Let us know in the comments below.
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