The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) season 13 aired a brand new episode on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 9 pm ET on Bravo. It documented the cast members embarking on their trip to Ireland. While some made fun memories, others were engaged in conflicts and confrontations over impending issues between them, creating enough drama to keep viewers hooked.On this week's episode of RHONJ, Jennifer noted that Melissa was only invited to Teresa's wedding because of "obligation." This irked Melissa and other cast members. Fans, however, agreed with Jennifer's statement.Jenn B@DelightfulJennBI think Jen using the word obligation is correct. Melissa is invited because she’s Teresa’s brother’s wife. There is nothing wrong with admitting that. Why are they jumping down Jen’s throat?#RHONJ21I think Jen using the word obligation is correct. Melissa is invited because she’s Teresa’s brother’s wife. There is nothing wrong with admitting that. Why are they jumping down Jen’s throat?#RHONJThe hit Bravo series has been extremely popular amongst the audience. Over the years it has been on the air, viewers have religiously followed the cast's journey and have openly expressed their opinions on social media. While they have chosen their fan favorites, they have also criticized other ladies' behavior.Cast members of season 13 include Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Jennifer Aydin, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Danielle Cabral, Rachel Fuda, Jennifer Fressler, and Jackie Goldschneider.Jennifer calls Melissa's invite to the wedding an "obligation" on RHONJ View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTonight's episode of RHONJ saw the cast members taking their trip to Ireland to celebrate Teresa Giudice and her wedding to Luis Ruelas. While some ladies decided to throw the bride-to-be a fun bachelorette party, others brought up the bridesmaid's drama and the Gorga-Giudice family dynamic.The official synopsis of the episode, titled The Italian Invasion, reads:"Before the Ireland excursion begins, Melissa hosts a Boujie Kidz pop-up for Danielle; Paul's family gives Dolores advice on how to handle drama in the Emerald Isle; once they've crossed the pond, Teresa's bachelorette party begins."As the RHONJ housewives enjoyed their time on the pub crawl, Jennifer, Dolores, and Danielle discussed the bridesmaids' dresses for Teresa's wedding. Newcomer Jennifer Fressler took it as an opportunity to ask the bride-to-be her reasoning behind choosing Dolores and Jennifer as bridesmaids. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTeresa explained that the two ladies had been incredibly supportive of her relationship with Luis. This hit a nerve with Melissa, who was also frustrated with Teresa not inviting her mother. Teresa, for her part, was skeptical of inviting them as she and her sister-in-law's mother had a history of bad arguments.Teresa, however, mentioned that if her brother Joe Gorga would have called her and asked to invite Melissa's mother, then she would've done that.Things took a turn for the worse in the RHONJ episode when Melissa reflected on her tumultuous relationship with Teresa. Jennifer, for her part, noted that Melissa was invited to the wedding because of "obligation." This shocked fellow cast members Margaret and Jennifer Fressler, who asked her to back up the statement.Melissa was shocked by the statement but asked Jennifer not to speak for Teresa. The latter maintained that if her brother would have asked her to call Melissa's mother then she would've listened to him. She also accused Joe Gorga of throwing her under the bus because of the issue and not communicating with her.Teresa also maintained that she was the "coolest sister," which many fellow RHONJ castmates had issues with.Fans agree with Jennifer Aydin's "obligation" statement on RHONJFans agreed with Jennifer's statement that Melissa was invited to the wedding because of "obligation." davi shikinami@vodkatrashcanMelissa's invitation WAS an obligation. You HAVE to invite your sibling their spouse regardless. It's IF they can be the bigger person and be there for you. Melissa and Joe obviously aren't. #RHONJ4Melissa's invitation WAS an obligation. You HAVE to invite your sibling their spouse regardless. It's IF they can be the bigger person and be there for you. Melissa and Joe obviously aren't. #RHONJPYD_Nae@prettygirl_Nae_Girl Melissa you know you're only on Teresa's bachelorette trip out of obligation too (and bc of the show) #RHONJ3Girl Melissa you know you're only on Teresa's bachelorette trip out of obligation too (and bc of the show) #RHONJJellleeeeZaaayyyeee@Jay_M_ZeeInvited you through OBLIGATION?? Yeah, Jen, say nothing else #RHONJInvited you through OBLIGATION?? Yeah, Jen, say nothing else #RHONJRealiTEA@RealitytvkidMelissa said it herself that her and Teresa are not close and fake it for the cameras.So Jennifer was right when she said Melissa is obligation. If she wasn’t married to Joe, she wouldn’t be invited lol #RHONJ617Melissa said it herself that her and Teresa are not close and fake it for the cameras.So Jennifer was right when she said Melissa is obligation. If she wasn’t married to Joe, she wouldn’t be invited lol #RHONJRumer Street@RumerStreetOf course Tre is spending time with mel out of obligation. When they're not filming they barely see each other. If it wasn't for this show I don't know if they would have a relationship. #RHONJ3Of course Tre is spending time with mel out of obligation. When they're not filming they barely see each other. If it wasn't for this show I don't know if they would have a relationship. #RHONJSome fans were also quick to point out that if Melissa's sister called Teresa's invite to Joey Gorga's christening a "technicality," then it wasn't wrong for Teresa to invite her sister-in-law out of obligation. jtownes4@jtownes4All of these women clutching their pearls that Jen said “obligation” about Melissa at T’s wedding, yet are totally fine that Melissa’s own sister called Teresa’s invite to Joey’s christening “a technicality” Please have several seats 🏻 #RHONJ565All of these women clutching their pearls that Jen said “obligation” about Melissa at T’s wedding, yet are totally fine that Melissa’s own sister called Teresa’s invite to Joey’s christening “a technicality” 😒 Please have several seats ✌🏻 #RHONJ https://t.co/0UNNAMWLO1Is Bitch Better??@Desibaby986Isn’t it funny how Karma comes back Melissa you were an obligation like Teresa was a technicality at you’re sons Christening #RHONJ175Isn’t it funny how Karma comes back Melissa you were an obligation like Teresa was a technicality at you’re sons Christening #RHONJGina Marie@ginamarie08Why the outrage about saying Melissa was invited out of obligation when Melissa’s sister said LITERALLY the same thing about Teresa being invited to the christening?? Melissa didn’t refute it then, so why does it matter now? #RHONJ394Why the outrage about saying Melissa was invited out of obligation when Melissa’s sister said LITERALLY the same thing about Teresa being invited to the christening?? Melissa didn’t refute it then, so why does it matter now? #RHONJBorat@livelovebravoI find it interesting how up in arms Melissa & everyone is about Jen saying her invitation to Teresas wedding was an obligation, but lets not forget Melissas sister saying Teresas invite to the christening was a technicality #rhonj and she wonders why her sister wasnt invited?4I find it interesting how up in arms Melissa & everyone is about Jen saying her invitation to Teresas wedding was an obligation, but lets not forget Melissas sister saying Teresas invite to the christening was a technicality #rhonj and she wonders why her sister wasnt invited?Bye Wig, Hello Drama@nosmokenomoreJennifer Aydin calling Melissa’s invite to Teresa’s wedding an “obligation” is similar to when Melissa’s sister called Teresa being invited to Melissa’s sons christening a ‘technicality.’ Melissa with silent when that was said to Tre, but watch her play victim now. ‍#RHONJ twitter.com/i/web/status/1…66773Jennifer Aydin calling Melissa’s invite to Teresa’s wedding an “obligation” is similar to when Melissa’s sister called Teresa being invited to Melissa’s sons christening a ‘technicality.’ Melissa with silent when that was said to Tre, but watch her play victim now. 😵‍💫#RHONJ twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/GPT9ehhslzSeason 13 of RHONJ is already mid-way into the installment and has already created a lot of drama. As the season progresses, the cast is set to get into more complicated dynamics which will create more conflicts. Viewers will have to stay tuned to witness what's more in store for them.Don't forget to tune in to a brand new episode of RHONJ next Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 9 pm ET on Bravo.