“In love, age is just a number, not a wall.”
An Uncommon Love Story That Challenges Age Norms
Gary Hardwick, who is 19 years old, chose to marry a woman who is 53 years older than him. Even though society has its rules, their connection goes beyond their age gap. Interestingly, Gary is even younger than one of Almeda’s six grandkids.
Love at First Glance
The couple first crossed paths in the summer of 2016. It took Gary only two weeks after their first dinner together to gather the courage to propose. Almeda believes that age doesn’t matter when it comes to love. “He is my soulmate and age has never scared me,” she shared.
Family Issues Can’t Break Their Bond
Their unique relationship hasn’t been without challenges. After learning about her romance with Gary, Almeda’s son cut ties with her. Despite this family drama, Almeda stays devoted to her new love.
A Memorable Wedding Night
Gary describes their wedding night as their first close moment together which he found very fulfilling. “I feel a special connection with Almeda and I don’t ever want us apart,” he says while admitting that their physical bond matches their emotional one.
The Love Goes Viral
Adding a modern twist to this love story they have turned to YouTube for sharing moments from their life together! With almost 50 thousand followers they aim to send out an important message: age should not limit or define love.
Maturity Over Years on Earth
Before meeting Almeda , Gary ended a long-term relationship with a woman aged 77! He claims his emotional maturity far exceeds that of an average teenager at nineteen years old . “I’ve never been drawn towards younger women; my emotional and intellectual match has always been older people,” he explains.