Both women appeared on the very first season of “RHONJ” and initially had a good relationship.

Giudice was very close with Manzo’s sisterDina Manzoand sister-in-law Jaqueline Laurita.

Now, Manzo is finally sharing her perspective on why her relationship with Giudice unraveled (viaShowbiz CheatSheet).

Caroline Manzo and Teresa Giudice

Manzo also shared that she was never as close to Giudice as the series made it seem.

“When it became a competition for her … it was always Teresa, Caroline,” Manzo recalled.

Another issue for Manzo was Giudice’s refusal to acknowledge reality, she says.

Teresa Giudice, Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita

While Giudice recently revealed on “Watch What Happens Live!”