Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is grateful for the current state of his relationship with ex Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola.

“I’m actually happy that me and Sam have grown so much and we have so much growth,” Ronnie, 39, exclusively shared with Us Weekly before the Thursday, September 10, season finale of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. “Whatever animosity that was there or whatever bitterness is there is finally gone. We can coexist and we can work together.”

Although the MTV reality stars won’t exactly be GTL — gym, tan, laundry, for the uninitiated — partners in crime, both parties have been able to make new memories together as the Jersey Shore cast prepares to mark 15 years together.

“We don’t have to be best friends, but as long as the respect is there that we have for each other, I think that’s

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