Gia Giudice and Christian Carmichael’s Next Chapter: Moving In Together and Looking Toward an Engagement

Gia Giudice has officially entered a new chapter in her relationship with longtime boyfriend Christian Carmichael. The Next Gen NYC star, 25, recently revealed that the couple has moved in together, and she’s already thinking about what comes next. In fact, she says an engagement might not be too far off.

“I would assume I could probably see my ring coming closer than not,” Gia told Us exclusively during the week of the couple’s big move. “This is the next step, to move in with each other … and I would assume my ring will follow.”

Gia and Christian’s romance began in 2019 when they met at the Jersey Shore. Since then, the entrepreneur has been a constant presence in Gia’s life, standing by her side through her college years at Rutgers University and the emotional ups and downs of post-grad life. Their journey has been documented on the first two seasons of Next Gen NYC, giving fans an inside look at how their relationship has evolved over time.

Now, the couple is taking a major step forward. This month, Christian moved into Gia’s Jersey City apartment, marking the first time the pair have lived together. For Gia, the decision felt like the natural next step after years of balancing their relationship with busy schedules and distance.

“We always knew after I had moved out [of my family’s Montville home] that after completing my one-year lease, the next step would be for us to move in with each other,” Gia explained to Us. “With [my restaurant] Il Vero opening [and] his transition into a new job, there was lots happening, so we decided to just stay put in my apartment for right now.”

The couple had originally looked for apartments in Manhattan, but the timing didn’t feel right. Between Gia’s restaurant plans and Christian’s career changes, staying in Jersey City made the most sense for the moment. She added, “He’s making his way in this week, so I’ve been doing many closet cleanouts and just trying to make as much room for him as possible. But we’re so excited. We can’t wait.”

While moving in together can be stressful, Gia said she is most looking forward to the simple, everyday moments that come with sharing a home. “To just come home to him every night and him come home to me every night, and just kind of feel what life is going to be like for the rest of our lives,” she shared.

The move represents more than just a new living arrangement; it also signals a shift in how the couple views their future. Throughout their relationship, Gia and Christian have dealt with distance. When Gia was at Rutgers, they lived about 40 minutes apart. After she moved to Jersey City, the physical gap between them became even wider. Gia told Us that “a lot” of their past issues have stemmed from that distance, and she hopes living together will help resolve lingering time-management challenges.

“I think it’s going to strengthen our relationship as a whole, and I think communication is the biggest thing,” she said. “That’s something we’ve definitely worked on throughout the years, and I think it just comes with maturity and getting older, and that has definitely been beneficial.”

Gia and Christian’s relationship has been tested in other ways too. Season 2 of Next Gen NYC showed some hesitation on Christian’s part when it came to filming the reality show. However, Gia was quick to correct what she called a “false narrative” that Christian doesn’t like to be on camera. Instead, she explained, he simply needed time to adjust to the world of reality TV — a world she has known her whole life, having grown up on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

“While filming reality TV, you don’t get all the answers until you’re actually doing it. Certain concepts were new to him, like having the same conversations over and over again,” Gia told Us. “Just little things that you obviously wouldn’t know or couldn’t tell if you are looking at it from the outside.”

Despite the learning curve, Gia made it clear that Christian is her “biggest supporter.” “He supports me with everything and anything,” she said. “You guys will definitely be seeing him a lot in season 3 of Next Gen. … He loves everyone that I film with. He has a lot of fun doing it, and I think it’s just certain scenarios that obviously get under anybody’s skin, [but] everything just comes with time and adjustment.”

As for what fans can expect from the upcoming third season of Next Gen NYC, Gia promised plenty of drama. “Shocker!” she joked. “We’re much more comfortable with each other at this point. I think you’re going to see the root of more problems and what we are condoning or not condoning in the friend group. It’s going to be a great season.”

With the couple now sharing a home in Jersey City, fans will likely be watching closely to see if a proposal follows. Gia’s comments suggest she is ready for that next step, and Christian moving in is a strong indication that he is too. For Gia, the decision to live together is about more than convenience; it’s about building a foundation for the future.

“I would assume my ring will follow,” she reiterated, leaving little doubt about where she hopes the relationship is headed.

As Gia and Christian settle into their new life together, they are entering a phase that promises more intimacy, more communication, and more opportunities to grow as a couple. The distance that once tested them is no longer a factor. Instead of planning around separate schedules and commutes, they now get to experience the rhythm of everyday life together.

The move also comes at a busy time for Gia. With Il Vero opening and her commitments to Next Gen NYC, she has plenty on her plate. But having Christian by her side — literally under the same roof — seems to make the chaos feel more manageable. “We’re so excited. We can’t wait,” she said.

Season 3 of Next Gen NYC is shaping up to be a revealing one, with Gia hinting that the show will dig deeper into the dynamics of her friend group and the issues that have been simmering beneath the surface. With Christian more comfortable with filming and playing a larger role in the series, viewers will get a fuller picture of their relationship.

For longtime fans of Gia, this moment has been a long time coming. From meeting at the Jersey Shore in 2019 to navigating college, careers, and reality TV together, she and Christian have proven that they can weather challenges as a team. Now, with a shared home and talk of rings on the horizon, their future looks brighter than ever.

Gia’s excitement about the move is palpable. She spoke about coming home to Christian every night and feeling what life will be like “for the rest of our lives.” Those words carry weight, especially from someone who has grown up in the public eye and understands how quickly life can change.

Whether the ring arrives in the near future or a little later, one thing is clear: Gia and Christian are building a life together, and they want the world to be part of it. As season 3 approaches, fans can expect to see more of their journey, including the joys and challenges of living under one roof.

For now, Gia is focused on making room — both in her closet and in her life — for the person she loves. And if her latest comments are any indication, an engagement announcement may not be far behind.