Unequal marriages provoke mixed reactions among many people. It’s often assumed that couples with significant age or financial differences cannot be truly happy together. Many immediately suspect ulterior motives or advantages in such unions.

Our heroes today have proven that this is simply a stereotype. Americans Gary and Almeda became known in 2015 in the town of Maryville. The news that a 17-year-old boy married a 70-year-old woman shocked many.

Naturally, relatives of the unusual couple were taken aback. Almeda’s children and grandchildren even thought that she had lost her mind. Everyone assumed that nothing good would come out of such a union. However, the couple themselves were infinitely happy together and disregarded the opinions of others.

Interestingly, the future spouses met just two weeks before their wedding. Gary attended Almeda’s son’s funeral and invited her out for coffee afterward. What started as friendship blossomed into something more. Five years have passed since then, and the couple continues to live happily together. During this time, Almeda has managed to rebuild relationships with her family.

Gary and Almeda actively use social media to show others that an unequal marriage can also bring happiness. After all, everyone deserves their own happiness, and our heroes have fully embraced theirs.

An amazing story, isn’t it? How do you feel about this topic?