“We also have a 33-year age gap. We’re happy together despite what other people might think.”
Nicole went on to say that one of the most difficult things about their relationship was that strangers assumed that they were father and daughter or grandfather and granddaughter.
“You can’t date a 50-year-old without people think it’s your dad,” she said.
“But no, that’s my man.”
She recalled their first date was at a mall, before they went to a hotel where Michael spent $800 on food and drinks.
“The start of us. We matched on Tinder, and met at a mall with my friend following us,” she revealed.
“Then we stayed at a hotel, he spent $800. We went on a few more amazing dates, before he took me to Puerto Rico.”
They met on the dating app Tinder when Nicole was still a teen. Photo / Instagram @nicoledownns
She said after six months of dating, she decided to finally tell her mother that she was dating an older man.
But scared of her reaction, she texted her the news – but thankfully, her mum has been supportive.
“I legit thought he was your grandpa,” commented a user.
“He looks like a child groomer,” wrote one.
“This is so sad, she is clearly using him,” said another.
“Are you guys actually a couple or are you in it just for the money?”
“I don’t think the age gap is the issue, it’s the fact you were freshly 18,” one said.
“Poor guy literally only being used for money, he deserves someone who actually appreciates him and wants him for him not his money, he deserves more.”
