During an interview withExtra, the reality star said, “I’m really, really happy.

I’m in a really good place … 2021 is going to be my year it is!”

She went on to describe how she met new love Luis “Louie” Ruelas.

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas smiling

“We met, believe it or not, at the Jersey Shore.

I was walking and that’s how I met him, exercising.”

So, just what is there to know about their romance?

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas posing

Here’s the truth about Teresa Giudice’s relationship with Louie Ruelas.

She did so with an affectionate post onInstagramthat December.

The photo features the two of them sitting closely and Louie Ruelas' arm is wrapped tightly around her.

Teresa Giudice looking serious

She captioned the photo, “The BEST thing that came out of 2020.”

Ruelas returned the sentiment about a month later on hisInstagramaccount.

Giudice is quick to come to his defense, however.

Teresa Giudice smirking

… That’s why I’m very overprotective of him.

Obviously, I love him.

It’s not something he signed up for.

Louie Ruelas and Teresa Giudice smiling

And that’s it."

People’s recap of a February 2022 “RHONJ” episode noted fellow HousewifeMargaret Josephs' concerns about Ruelas.

She said, “I want to like Louie.

Teresa Giudice posing with Louie Ruelas

I want to give him the benefit of the doubt, but the jury’s out right now.”

He’s the love of my life.

Like, I want to protect him."

Teresa Giudice smiling

Several women, however, reportedly weren’t as enthusiastic about his expectations in the bedroom.

If I objected to his demands, Luis Ruelas would punish me.

He would be nasty, withdraw from me, and blame me for what happened."

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas laughing

“Teresa has yet to buy into the scuttlebutt, saying, “His exes that are doing this.

I mean, these girls are so thirsty.”

He apologizes profusely and makes promises to an unnamed woman he’s trying to impress.

Teresa Giudice closeup smiling

He says, “I feel your pain!”

He begs for forgiveness as he is cheered on by the other men in the background.

She noted, “I have a past.

Louie Ruelas and Teresa Giudice smiling

He has a past.

“Give me the respect, give him the respect.

If not, I’m not going to be good.”

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas smiling

As such, she has been advising him on how to handle the negative attention.

She toldET, “Anybody that’s negative, just hey leave us alone.

Because first of all, they’re never going to destroy our happiness, just leave it at that.

Teresa Giudice with her daughters

It’s never going to happen.”

A source close to the couple shared details of how Giudice’s relationship is going toIn Touch.

“I was like, ‘Mmm that was nice.’

Teresa Giudice near pink balloons

I got butterflies,” she said.

“I love that Louie gets me, and I have always wanted that,” said Giudice.

She toldET, “It was absolutely amazing.

Teresa Giudice wearing red fur

I was in awe.

I just didn’t know where to look first.

It was just so magical.”

Teresa Giudice kissing Louie Ruelas

I am so lucky to have found you.

Thank you for coming into my life.”

I always said she needed a beast of a man, and he is one of them.”

Luis and Teresa kiss at their wedding

Co-starsJennifer Aydinand Melissa Gorga alsowishedthe couple well upon hearing the news.

A couple that is willing to grow with each other spiritually and emotionally."

According toBravo, Louie Ruelas' immediate family and a couple current cast members also made the guest list.

Teresa Giudice’s daughters

The decor was romantic andfeaturedcandles and red roses.

She was able to keep all the proceeds becauseshe had paid off her ex-husband’s debt.

Reportedly set on over five and a half acres, the home is over 7,700 square-feet.

Teresa, Louie, Melissa, and Joe

It has seven bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms.

It also boasts additional luxuries including a swimming pool and a movie theater.

We’re gonna be living with two men.

Dina Cantin and Teresa Giudice

We haven’t lived with men in six years."

“Everything he planned was going to be in Capri,” she said.

That said, the star isn’t sure where to begin.

Teresa and Louie kissing

I just feel a little overwhelmed," she shared.

Otherwise then I’m just gonna do what I wanna do and do it abroad."

He said, “I am genuinely happy for both Teresa and Luis and wish them the best!”

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas

Teresa was thrilled at the successful outcome and gave Ruelas all the credit for setting it up, asE!

And Joe Giudice’s response?

“Would I go to the wedding?

I mean, I don’t care, why not?”

he told “Housewives Nightcap.”

His favorite is her heart (and backside!)

and hers is his lips.

Though their intimate life has been portrayed as very fiery, Giudice also enjoys personal and meaningful gifts.

Whether the ink is real remains to be seen, but one thing is certain Giudice is all in.

Teresa and Louie tied the knot!

“It was beautiful.

Thank you for letting me be a part of this magical night.”

Giudice’s ceremony look was the custom creation of designer Mark Zunino.

“It was epic.

It was very Teresa,” Catania said of the event (perPage Six).

It also goes without saying that Giudice gifted her bridal crew with all sorts of goodies.

Just really awesome stuff."

The wedding was filmed and will eventually air as a special on Bravo (perToday).

For her part, Teresa said, “Everything that happened is the way it was supposed to be.

Whoever wanted to be at my wedding was there” (perPage Six).

The lovebirds shared several shots of themselves smooching in exotic locales, including Mykonos and Positano.

You look so sexy.

We’re waiting to go into the Dior store."

The pair shared countless affectionate posts, tagging each other along with heart emojis.

Since returning from their adventures, they have shared lots ofInstagram photosthat were taken by their professional wedding photographer.

Teresa and Louie have a steamy intimate life

“We’re very sexual and I love it.

‘Cause, like, when you love someone, you wanna be that way with him.

If he gets me during the day, that’s three!”