Three-decade age gap and this couple couldn't be happier!
This Durban couple with a 29-year age gap should serve as inspiration that you can love whomever you choose, especially if they make you happy.
Listen as KZN share their views on the topic in the podcast, then read more below:
I love stories of love! I came across an article about a couple who have a nearly 30-year age difference between them and this piqued my interest. The article just gave me such joy to read about two people who are simply in love.
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Carly Schäper is a 23-year-old latin dancer from Durban and she is married to 52-year-old mechanical engineer Graeme Eksteen. It would be easy to pass judgment, but as the couple spoke to W24, it came across that they were just a 'normal' couple that is happy, respectful of each other, and also has disagreements - like any of us in relationships!
I mean, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have a 22-year age gap, they have been married for a number of years now, and have children. So how is this couple any different?
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People are often amazed to hear I am 38, especially when looking at me with my bright lips, a flash of blue in my hair, and a dress sense that most would never attempt. I am reminded that society has preconceived ideas of what a mom of three should look like.
I think the same goes for this couple. Sure, it's a little unconventional that her husband is older than her dad, but you can see how happy they are just by looking at their pictures.
I want to put this out there to you, KZN - are you in a relationship that has defied the odds? Are you in a relationship where the age gap is above what is perceived as “normal?” Are you in a relationship that on paper shouldn’t have worked? I’d love for you to share your stories with me!