A 74-year-old grandmother confidently shares her love story, saying she has no regrets about dating a man 34 years younger.
Love takes many forms today. One striking story is 74-year-old Christine Haycox and her 40-year-old husband, Hamza Dridi.
Their relationship shows that age is just a number when it comes to love.
74-year-old grandma claims she has no regrets about romantic love with boyfriend 34 years younger
How they met online
Christine and Hamza met online about seven years ago. Christine was teaching an English language course, and Hamza signed up to learn.
They first connected through a Facebook ad Christine posted. From the beginning, they felt a strong connection.
Christine described their first meeting as “love at first sight.” The spark between them was instant, and they quickly fell for each other.
After knowing each other for a short time, Christine decided to visit Hamza in Tunisia. She booked a one-way ticket and never looked back.
This bold move showed her commitment to their relationship. They spent time together in Tunisia, and their bond grew stronger.
In 2020, they got married in a simple ceremony at Hamza’s family home.
Marrying after overcoming challenges
The couple faced challenges before getting married. Christine explained that it took two years to handle all the paperwork needed for their marriage.
Despite the delays, they remained devoted to each other. In their marriage, Christine converted to Islam for Hamza.
He often praises Christine, calling her his queen and admiring her intelligence and personality.
“We took so long to marry because it took two years to get all of the paperwork from England,” Haycox explained in the article.
“Christine is a lovely wife. She is my queen. I love her personality and her intelligence,” Dridi said about his bride.
Family and friends support their love
Christine has a son and a daughter, along with two grandchildren. Many people wonder how her family feels about her relationship with Hamza.
“They can see how happy I am. My friends have been amazing. Hamza speaks to my friends all the time, so they can see how good we are together,” she said.
The couple often spends time with friends, and Hamza interacts with them regularly.
Now, Christine and Hamza live together in their own home in Tunisia. Hamza takes on most household chores, showing his dedication to their partnership.
Their relationship is full of love and joy. Christine mentioned that their intimacy is strong, noting, “He’s a hot-blooded Tunisian — we make love more than most.”
The couple face backlash for their age gap
Despite their happiness, the couple has faced criticism from some people.
They have received negative messages online, with strangers questioning Hamza’s intentions. Some accuse him of being with Christine for her money or for a visa.
Christine, however, reassures everyone that she is just an ordinary teacher and does not have much money. She knows Hamza values family and would never abandon his own.
“We’ve had some horrible emails and Facebook messages,” Haycox revealed.
Despite the challenges they face, Christine and Hamza have goals for the future. They hope to secure a visa for Hamza so they can move to the UK.
This move is important for Christine as she has medical needs that require attention. They are determined to overcome obstacles together.
“People say ‘he wants your money’ but I don’t have lots of money because I am just an ordinary teacher and that ‘he wants a visa’ – but he is so family-orientated, he would never have moved away from them,” she explained.