September 25th 2023.
Aaliya Lara and her husband Steve Lara, 48 and 25 respectively, have been together for two years and counting. Despite the occasional embarrassment of being mistaken for Steve’s daughter, Aaliya cherishes the wisdom and stability her older partner brings to their relationship. However, the couple has faced some online backlash due to the age gap, with ‘plentiful’ hate comments.
“We get comments like, ‘This is sick’, ‘He’s a predator’, ‘He will leave you for someone younger when you get older’,” Aaliya said. “The worst I’ve ever seen was something like ‘Bruce Willis got dementia and his young wife left him, she’s going to do the same thing’.”
It’s understandable why outsiders might think their relationship is shallow, but Aaliya is adamant she is prepared to ‘deal with whatever is thrown at them’ and ‘intend to take care of him until his last breath.’ In fact, the pros of being with an older man outweigh the cons in her opinion: she has gained newfound wisdom and stability, and is now able to own a home with Steve.
The couple even tied the knot in Vegas last year, and Steve has become an essential part of Aaliya’s young daughter’s life. “She loves him very deeply,” Aaliya said.
But Aaliya also warns others against being taken advantage of by older men. “Don’t allow yourself to be abused,” she said. “Find someone who truly loves you and supports you.”
Ultimately, Aaliya hopes that those who stigmatise and hate on age gap relationships can find the same kind of love she and Steve have. “I hope that you can find the love that we’re experiencing one day,” she said.
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