Young Woman Married To 81-Year-Old Man Defends Their Marriage: "Not My Granddad"

• Despite a significant age gap, Terzel and Wilson's love blossomed after a dance, with Wilson declaring it love at first sight and Terzel eventually falling for his caring nature
• After losing his wife two decades ago, Wilson found renewed joy with Terzel, who embraced him warmly, gaining family support despite initial reservations
• The couple from South Africa face hurtful comments due to their age-difference relationship but stand strong together

At only 31, beautiful Terzel is madly in love with her dear husband, Wilson, who is 51 years older than her.

Wilson talks of love at first sight

The two love birds met at a dance when the tall, slender man majestically walked across the floor and asked to stay with her.

"For me, I can say it was love at first sight," said Wilson on the on the Love Don't Judge Facebook page.

Not so much for Terzel, who was very curious about him and asked many questions. She later fell in love with the octagenarian after learning more about him.

" He is really considerate and caring," she gushed.

"I think people who say I care for him like a grandpa in an adult diaper are close-minded," added the smitten lawyer.

Wilson loses his wife

According to Wilson, he lost his wife 20 years ago, and he has been alone since then, and Terzel gave him a second chance at happiness.

"My family adores him, my grandmother is 86 years old, so they have a lot to talk about," revealed Terzel who was born in 1991.

"My sisters were not so sure about the whole thing and one said she so young. But as they got to know her they understood and now they are very happy," said Wilson who was born in 1940.

Terzel gets hurtful comments

When Terzel started posting her bae online, she got mixed reactions from her friends, with some saying that Wilson was looking for his mojo while Terzel was a gold digger. Some wanted her to get him an older woman because he was fragile.

"I am honestly so young, and they think Ima rick but I am not rich ," said Wilson.

When displaying affection to each other, people stare at them and make snide comments but the two care for each other.

"If we are not together is life even worth anything?" asked Terzel who wants to become a prosecutor and eventually judge.Here is what netizens had to say:

Caroline Wand:

"Fabulous , love is love."

Alama Kutchum:

"Stay out of business that ain't mine. If they like it, I love it."

Ritang Bwaaia Teunaia:

"Yes, thanks to the Almighty Father in Heaven that He gave you the one in place of your lost one that would bring you happiness and complete again."

Olimpia Castillo:

"God bless you both with long life health wealth success & prosperity in jesus almighty name amen."

Luca Lešková

"I celebrities can have age gap... why not them. It is their choice."

Kirisimasi Bartley:

"True love not the flesh but the love deep in a heart ...love it."

Bahati's producer marries older woman

Elsewhere, Bahati's producer Ayo Mesesi embraced his love for his wife Judy, who is older than him, noting that age was just a number.

Ayo Mesesi talked about his close bond with gospel artist Guardian Angel, viewing him as a mentor and a source of inspiration.

Both Mesesi and Guardian have defied societal norms, showcasing that love knows no boundaries.