Joe andMelissa Gorgafrom “Real Housewives of New Jersey” have beenmarriedfor 16 years (viaPage Six).
The couple has endured their ups and downs with TV cameras rolling.
Meanwhile, fans may wonder how the lasting lovers first met.

According toBustle, the Gorgas first laid eyes on one another during spring break in Cancun, Mexico.
The dad of three told his friends, “That’s the girl I’m going to marry.”
The couple later crossed paths at a beach club in New Jersey, and never looked back.

Melissa recently shared that Joe actually fell asleep on their second date (viaPage Six).
But don’t worry there was a good reason for his drowsiness.
“I was like, ‘Am I boring you?
Or are you on drugs?’
Like, did I meet somebody who does drugs?”
Melissa implored Joe when he fell asleep while they were out to dinner.
She added, “You’re closing your eyes!
I am not used to boring people.
What is happening here?
And he literally just nodded out while I was talking to him on my second date.”
I’m exhausted."
His soon-to-be wife recounted her reaction, telling Us, “I was like, ‘Wow.
I’ve never seen anyone nod out on me before.
That’s a first.'”