A 25-year-old man fell in love with 85-year-old woman: "This is my happiness as everyone has theirs"

Is age just a number? Well, for 25-year-old Muyiwa, it sure seems to be so.

Muyiwa has been in love with a woman 60 years older than him and now plans to tie the knot with her. The 85-year-old bride-to-be has eight children and 20 grandchildren and she is the landlady of the apartment where Muyiwa and his friend live, according to Legit.ng.

Despite resistance from their family and friends, Thereza and Muyiwa want to move forward with their love. Muyiwa told Afrimax in an interview that he had left his country Congo for another African country to pursue his education. That's when he met Thereza who was the landlady of the house where Muyiwa and his friend stayed. Over time, he began to bond with the older woman, particularly noting how caring she was. 

There was one particular incident that made him realize that she was the one for him. It happened one fateful weekday. "I remember one Friday when my colleague wasn't around, I was hungry and we had no food. I was very weak. And out of nowhere, the old woman brought me some food. She came and served me with too much care,'' he recalled. It was her kind, caring nature that attracted him to Thereza.

Muyiwa is aware that his relationship is unconventional and he knows there will be a lot of haters commenting on it but he is not going to let that stop him. He said, "This is my choice, This is my happiness. As everyone has theirs. The way she behaved and treated me pushed me to loving her. Though she is an old woman and in reality could be my grandmother, but so what! I love her." As for Thereza, she too is looking forward to their relationship blossoming and is even ready to exchange marital vows again. She admitted that she loves Muyiwa just as he loves her. Thereza even mentioned that she is ready to risk it all for their relationship. She said, "I am 85 years of age. I have 8 children and 20 grandchildren. According to my boyfriend's age, he could be my 5th grandchild. He loves me and I also love him. I am now ready to put on the wedding dress and ring."