An Australian youngster has spoken up about her relationship with a man who is 29 years older than her and the derogatory remarks they have faced.
19-year-old Jorja McMahon and 48-year-old Graham began dating three months ago while she was “in a difficult living circumstance and in a bad mentality.”
Jorja revealed to news.com.au that she received a lot of criticism from friends and the internet, with some referring to Graham as a “paedophile.”
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When Jorja was awaiting a taxi to take her to her job at McDonald’s, they first met in front of their apartment building.
Jorja responded that she was “glad to do” when Graham asked her to deposit money into his account each week for petrol in exchange for his helping her commute to and from work, and the two quickly became friends.
‘He didn’t try to get in my pants like every other man has tried to, and he treated me with so much respect from the beginning. There was definitely chemistry,’ she said.
After being friends for four months, Jorja revealed her feelings for Graham.
Due to their age difference, he was first hesitant to pursue the relationship further and asked Jorja if she was sure she “wanted to go down this road with him,” but she was adamant that she was truly in love.
She claimed Graham treated her better than anyone else ever has, treating her “like an absolute queen.”
Due to their age gap, the couple encountered a lot of hostility when they first began their official relationship.
Some said that Jorja was using Graham for financial gain and labelled him a “paedophile.”
When the two are out in public together, Jorja claims they receive “ugly glances” and that Graham has been told he is old enough to be her father.
I even lost friends because of it. People are free to express their opinions, but occasionally they should keep it to themselves,’ she remarked.
I’ve also had a lot of single friends who have tried to flirt with him out of jealousy over the way he treats me.
Jorja claims that Graham was by his teen girlfriend’s side as she was rushed into emergency surgery just a month into their relationship. He also assists with doctor appointments.
She claimed Graham “constantly tells” her of how “wonderful” she is and is “so supportive and encouraging.”
Graham is Jorja’s “soulmate,” and she intends to marry and have children with him in the future.
The youngster stated that she has always wished to become a mother and have children with a kind, kind partner.
