'I'm 70 and married a 28-year-old - trolls say I should find someone at bingo'
While some say love knows no bounds others say the 42-year age gap in this union is evidence of a sham. When 70-year-old David Epstein from Oakland, California met 28-year-old Jackie, whilst on holiday in the Philippines, age truly did just become a number. The couple insist they are happily married despite reams of haters questioning the motive behind their relationship. Trolls call the woman a 'gold digger' who was simply vying for a green card.
The couple have a joint TikTok account, @dave_jackie2818, where they have amassed just under 50,000 followers - and are known for sharing lots of affectionate moments with their fans. Their videos feature scenes of domestic bliss, with Jackie cutting her husband’s hair, footage of David taking care of his young wife on her sick bed and the happy couple posing in front of tourist destinations looking loved up on trips.
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The couple are often forced to defend their marriage from the trolls (@dave_jackie2818/TikTok)One clip that’s garnered particular attention sees Jackie sitting on David's lap pinching his face, in a video captioned: “I am blessed”, as well as videos of the couple dancing together. However, the couple are often forced to defend their marriage from the trolls. One fan commented: “Should’ve gone to the bingo hall and picked yourself a nice old lady”, while another speculated that Jackie is “all about the green card”.
Jackie told YouTube channel Love Don't Judge: “So many label him as my sugar daddy, say I'm a green card digger, a gold digger. But I'm not really affected because it's not true. I know myself, I know that I am not a gold digger.” But fortunately for Jackie, her family and friends were keen on the union: “My family are very supportive and my friends also. I won't regret marrying Dave because he's a really nice man. He loves me, he respects me, he's the best.”
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David, met Jackie on the dating website Cherry Blossoms, where members actively look “to meet Philippine and Asian women” online - while he was in her country. It turned out that the two were meant to be and David popped the question to the woman 42 years his junior after just six months.
David said: “We met when I was in the Philippines. I was using a dating site. One day I saw her profile - I practically jumped out of my chair. I was so impressed by what I saw.”
Discussing their wedding, Jackie said: “Our wedding was fun. It was the best day of my life. My parents and siblings couldn't make it here.” After agreeing to meet with David, Jackie admitted she “did not review his profile” and “had no idea what he looked like. I could tell that he was a gentleman and was really nice.”
Jackie received her Visa 11 months after David popped the question, with the couple choosing to live in the US. Jackie now works at a local drugstore in California but makes sure to return to the Philippines once a year to visit her family and help support them financially.
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