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Real Housewives of New Jersey star, Melissa Gorga has had tons of controversy regarding her advice book, Love Italian Style. From insinuating rape is okay, to saying the only key to a good marriage is sex, Melissa has been getting tons of hate but she actually reveals she wanted controversy regarding her book even comparing the situation to Miley Cyrus.
Melissa had a message for the “haters” telling VH1 buzz, “I think in a way things were taken out of context. The book is about putting your marriage and husband first. It’s about loyalty, it’s about respect and I think if you watch the show you see that Joe and I always have each others back. The controversy about the whole pule her hair or take it is a give in take. It’s just about trying new things in the bedroom. It’s a fun read with a lot of fun stories.”
When asked whether she would change the wordings to avoid the controversy, Melissa says, “No!” Adding that it’s been giving her book sales admitting she wanted book controversy to get people talking comparing herself to A-lister Miley Cyrus who say says wanted controversy and her plan worked.
It was reported yesterday that her sales are actually bombing but it’s expected that Melissa would say otherwise. Melissa Gorga, star of Real Housewives of New Jersey, has faced controversy regarding her advice book, Love Italian Style. Some of the controversies include insinuating that rape is acceptable and claiming that the only key to a successful marriage is sex.
Melissa Gorga addresses the criticism and hate by stating that things were taken out of context. She explains that her book emphasizes the importance of putting one’s marriage and spouse first, highlighting loyalty and respect. Melissa believes that viewers of the show can see how she and her husband always support each other. She also mentions that the controversy surrounding certain aspects of the book, such as trying new things in the bedroom, is a matter of give and take and adds excitement to relationships.
Yes, Melissa Gorga admits that she wanted controversy surrounding her book. She compares her strategy to that of A-lister Miley Cyrus, who also sought controversy to generate buzz. Melissa acknowledges that the controversy has helped boost book sales, despite recent reports suggesting otherwise.
