'My 68-year-old husband is older than my mum but I didn't marry for the money'

14 October 2023 , 12:59

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Glenda said she did not marry Roy for the money (Image: Youtube/lovedontjudgeshow)

Love takes all forms, and nobody should be judged for who they fall head over heels for. When 33-year-old Glenda met 68-year-old Roy, she knew that the pair could have something special - but due to their age-gap relationship, they've faced harsh criticism about their romance. Some even claim that Glenda is just in it for the money - something she vehemently denies.

In an episode of Love Don't Judge, the pair from Alaska, who have a 35-year-old age difference, set out to prove how much they're into each other. And their romance started in unlikely circumstances - when Roy had just been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Roy said that he didn't want to put a "young, attractive woman" through what he was experiencing, but recalled that Glenda referred to herself as a 'ride or die kinda gal'. Glenda then admitted in the video that her mum is just 54, so not everyone was happy with their relationship - including her mum, who was "definitely not having it." And some on TikTok even accuse her of "marrying for the money" saying his "bank account must be big."

Talking about the way they met, Roy said that the attraction to her was "instant", and they met due to a business deal. The same day, he invited her to dinner and they sat and talked for hours and Roy was able to "set the tone" for what was to come.

Roy set the tone for the future (Youtube/lovedontjudgeshow)

Glenda made a joke that "age is just a number", and that's when Roy knew he had a shot. Describing her type, Glenda said she prefers older men as they're "ready to settle down" and are "done with partying" - so Roy was right up her street. But she says she doesn't even really "see him as older", despite the fact they sometimes have conversations about Glenda's life when Roy potentially passes. Glenda said she's just enjoying the here and now with her husband.

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Glenda's mum has also now said that she just wants her daughter to be happy, but her family did have questions about Roy being an "older white guy" but Glenda said: "It's just like being in a relationship with any other person." Glenda also pointed out that if she was just in it for the money, she could just take it and be "gone", pointing out that she was still there, and would be through thick and thin.

"Do I wish that the age gap were smaller? Of course, I do", admitted Roy. But that's just because their relationship could have more "longevity." But he said he's "comfortable" with his age, sharing that even if he passes away tomorrow, he's "lived a wonderful life."

Roy said that he's lived a 'wonderful life' (Youtube/lovedontjudgeshow)

At the end of the video, the pair shared that they wanted two children, as "that's the life they've chosen to live." Roy said he understands that he'll be a "much older father", but he said he'd "be around as long as he can" for them, and he just wanted to be a "good father." He also said he and Glenda "enrich each other's lives."

In the comments, someone wrote: "He looks amazing for his years and has a great confident personality. It's no wonder she fell for him." Another said: "Compared to all the other age gap relationships. They're one of the healthier versions of this. It doesn't feel gimmicky or daddy-issue-based. They just met through work-related business and naturally had an attraction. Good for them."

Danielle Kate Wroe