Abe Lichy is a current recurring cast member on The Real Housewives of New York City.
Casting[]
Abe is the husband of Erin Lichy, who joined The Real Housewives of New York City in its fourteenth season and has remained in a main role ever since.
Friendships[]
Jenna Lyons[]
Season 15[]
At Jessel's birthday party in Without a Clue, Abe tells Jenna there's "unresolved tension" between her and Erin, to Jenna's confusion as she didn't know Erin has a problem with her. Abe tries to backtrack as he realizes Jenna doesn't know about Erin's one sided beef. Erin tells Ubah, Racquel, Jessel, and Rebecca she doesn't feel as close to Jenna anymore. Jenna thinks if Erin has a problem with her she has her phone number. Erin packs goody bags with her husband Abe for a Cinco de Mayo party she's throwing for her mezcal brand Mezcalum in A Shot of Mess-cal. Erin and Jenna have been doing better, Abe admits to talking to Jenna at Jessel's Clueless Birthday Party without Erin knowing. Erin actually appreciates Abe for doing so.
Ubah Hassan[]
Season 15[]
Ubah telling Abe he's on speakers before storming off
Sai's husband David is not good with sexting, Brynn encourages the ladies to mess with their husbands in Quit Your Beachin. Brynn calls Abe and attempts to bait him into a threesome talk. Ubah is irritated, tells Abe he's on speaker and storms off. Abe states he will not have a threesome with Brynn because it "violates the rule of swinging", which is the couples cannot know each other prior or it can be "awkward" after. Brynn doesn't see the harm in the prank and states Abe knows he's on speaker because both Brynn and Erin are talking to him at the same time. Sai thinks Ubah should loosen up, Jenna doesn't understand why Ubah's upset. Jessel goes to check with Ubah, they return to the group but Ubah sequesters herself on a nearby chair. Brynn confronts Ubah and tells her to have fun, Erin thinks Ubah's behavior is "disgusting" and she "didn't like it at all". Erin wants to confront Ubah, Brynn questions whether she will and thinks she's the only one who calls Ubah out. Brynn thinks the ladies are scared of Ubah's temper. Erin confronts Ubah later on, Ubah flies off the handle and thinks Erin finds things to be mad at her. Ubah splashes water on Erin, Erin disengages and walks off.
Brynn Whitfield[]
Season 15[]
Ubah telling Abe he's on speakers before storming off
Sai's husband David is not good with sexting, Brynn encourages the ladies to mess with their husbands in Quit Your Beachin. Brynn calls Abe and attempts to bait him into a threesome talk. Ubah is irritated, tells Abe he's on speaker and storms off. Abe states he will not have a threesome with Brynn because it "violates the rule of swinging", which is the couples cannot know each other prior or it can be "awkward" after. Brynn doesn't see the harm in the prank and states Abe knows he's on speaker because both Brynn and Erin are talking to him at the same time. Sai thinks Ubah should loosen up, Jenna doesn't understand why Ubah's upset. Jessel goes to check with Ubah, they return to the group but Ubah sequesters herself on a nearby chair. Brynn confronts Ubah and tells her to have fun, Erin thinks Ubah's behavior is "disgusting" and she "didn't like it at all". Erin wants to confront Ubah, Brynn questions whether she will and thinks she's the only one who calls Ubah out. Brynn thinks the ladies are scared of Ubah's temper. Erin confronts Ubah later on, Ubah flies off the handle and thinks Erin finds things to be mad at her. Ubah splashes water on Erin, Erin disengages and walks off.
Racquel Chevremont[]
Season 15[]
Racquel and her fiance Mel and Erin and her husband Abe have drinks at a lesbian bar in Dodging Rumors. Mel and Abe got on after Mel realizes Abe has a lot of "lesbian sensibilities". Mel keeps accidentally calling Abe Gabe, as Gay + Abe = Gabe, which Abe happily identifies as. Abe opens up in confession about almost experimenting in college and questioning his sexuality.
Mel Corpus (Racquel's Fiance)[]
Season 15[]
Racquel and her fiance Mel and Erin and her husband Abe have drinks at a lesbian bar in Dodging Rumors. Mel and Abe got on after Mel realizes Abe has a lot of "lesbian sensibilities". Mel keeps accidentally calling Abe Gabe, as Gay + Abe = Gabe, which Abe happily identifies as. Abe opens up in confession about almost experimenting in college and questioning his sexuality.
Relationships[]
Erin Lichy[]
Season 15[]
Erin visits Serendipity with her husband Abe and the kids in Apple of My Lie. They have moved from Tribeca to the Upper West Side, where Abe and her grew up. Erin is emotional because her mom has breast cancer. Erin's kids complain about their new apartment being small, Abe is considering looking for a townhouse but Erin reiterates they had just moved. The kids runs off to play. Abe makes a joke about taking mushrooms and looking at the mural on the ceiling, Erin is offended. Flashback shows Erin making jokes about taking mushrooms on the cast trip last season. Abe thinks Erin is controlling what he can say, they argue and Abe leaves to find the kids.
Ubah inquires about Abe while wig shopping for Erin's mom in You Can Run But You Can't Ride, Erin starts crying and wishes Abe to just be there for her in this difficult time instead of creating additional baggage for her. Ubah symphazises but is unable to offer full compassion as Erin is keeping what Abe has done in confidence. Erin alludes to Abe betraying her by making decisions without her knowledge and the consequences resurfacing at the same time as her mother’s prognosis. Later on Erin tells Abe about the resolution Brynn and her came to over dinner. Erin is hosting the ladies at their home in the Hamptons and hopes it will be a drama free trip. Erin reveals the reason she is mad at Abe is because Abe sold their Bitcoins without her knowledge. Erin found out when she was about to sell them to pay off their mortgage. Erin also found out Abe has other unpaid bills from previous businesses, putting them in financial jeopardy. Abe explains he didn’t want to tell Erin about their money trouble to protect her, but recognizes his mistakes. Abe and Erin seem to be passive aggressive with each other with Abe stating they did not know each other as well when they were married, Erin talked about being flew out for dates. Abe blames Erin and his insecurities for needing to provide and live out to Erin’s luxurious living standards. Erin wants Abe to work on improving himself.
Erin and her Abe get coffee in Without a Clue, Erin thinks it's Abe's turn to pick up the kids. At Jessel's birthday party, Abe tells Jenna there's "unresolved tension" between her and Erin, to Jenna's confusion as she didn't know Erin has a problem with her. Abe tries to backtrack as he realizes Jenna doesn't know about Erin's one sided beef. Erin tells Ubah, Racquel, Jessel, and Rebecca she doesn't feel as close to Jenna anymore. Jenna thinks if Erin has a problem with her she has her phone number.
Erin packing goody bags with her husband Abe
Erin packs goody bags with her husband Abe for a Cinco de Mayo party she's throwing for her mezcal brand Mezcalum in A Shot of Mess-cal. Erin reminds the reviewers she knows Cinco de Mayo is an American holiday but at the same time stating she brought mezcal to the U.S. after discovering it on a trip to Tulum. They started the mezcal brand a year ago and it's been going well. Erin and Jenna have been doing better, Abe admits to talking to Jenna at Jessel's Clueless Birthday Party without Erin knowing. Erin actually appreciates Abe for doing so.
Jenna (left) and Brynn (middle)'s reaction of seeing Erin's husband Abe's dick pic
Brynn, Erin, and Jenna separate from the group to grab a drink and shop on their own in A Tantrum and a Truce. Erin's daughter Layla Facetimes Erin, Jenna makes a comment about not thinking there's "anything large about (Erin's husband) Abe". which prompts Erin to show both Jenna and Brynn Abe's dick pic. Jenna takes back her statement. The groups rejoin for lunch, Brynn announces she has seen Abe's "dick pic", surprising Ubah and Sai, they don't want to see Abe's dick. Erin doesn't want to make it a "whole thing", she thinks it "triggered an intense reaction" from Ubah. Jenna and Brynn would love to see it again. Brynn and Erin think Sai and Ubah don't "understand humor" and are surprised they are offended because Erin showed Abe's dick pic.
Ubah telling Abe he's on speakers before storming off
Sai's husband David is not good with sexting, Brynn encourages the ladies to mess with their husbands in Quit Your Beachin. Brynn calls Erin's husband Abe and attempts to bait him into a threesome talk. Ubah is irritated, tells Abe he's on speaker and storms off. Abe states he will not have a threesome with Brynn because it "violates the rule of swinging", which is the couples cannot know each other prior or it can be "awkward" after. Brynn doesn't see the harm in the prank and states Abe knows he's on speaker because both Brynn and Erin are talking to him at the same time. Sai thinks Ubah should loosen up, Jenna doesn't understand why Ubah's upset. Jessel goes to check with Ubah, they return to the group but Ubah sequesters herself on a nearby chair. Brynn confronts Ubah and tells her to have fun, Erin thinks Ubah's behavior is "disgusting" and she "didn't like it at all". Erin wants to confront Ubah, Brynn questions whether she will and thinks she's the only one who calls Ubah out. Brynn thinks the ladies are scared of Ubah's temper. Erin confronts Ubah later on, Ubah flies off the handle and thinks Erin finds things to be mad at her. Ubah splashes water on Erin, Erin disengages and walks off.
Gallery[]
The Real Housewives of New York City[]
Season 15[]
Erin and Abe having dinner
Erin getting coffee with her husband Abe
Abe as Josh at Jessel's Clueless Birthday Party
Erin packing goody bags with her husband Abe
(Left to right) Erin's business partner Chris, Erin, and Abe
Erin (right), Abe (center right), and Chris, Erin's business partner (center left) giving speech
Erin and Abe double dating with Racquel and her fiance Mel
Erin and Abe in drag as each other at Racquel and Mel's Engagement Party
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