A young Brazilian woman married a man forty years older than her and got trolled online for being a ‘gold digger.’
Maria Eduardo Dias is a nursing student from Brazil who began a relationship with a radio DJ when she was only 16. Her Boyfriend, Nixon Motta, was 56 then.
The couple got engaged in December 2020, and although their families initially disapproved of their relationship, eventually, they managed to get everyone’s blessing.
So, Maria and Nixon from Campina Grande eventually tied the knot in June 2021 and are happy parents to their one-year-old daughter, Maria Alice.
When Dias posted her love story and marriage news on TikTok, she received many negative comments from most of the viewers that left her stunned.
“I cannot understand the hate,” Dias told a local news outlet. “I even imagined it would go viral, but in a positive way. With people thinking, “look what a beautiful love story…” but that’s not what happened,” she added.
Her announcement video mostly received comments like,
“This is so uncomfortable in so many ways,” one person commented.
“People, there’s no way of normalizing this. One thing is being 30 and having a relationship with a 60-year-old guy. But being 16? There’s a name for that.” another wrote.
Speaking to the outlet, Nixon said he knew some people would come up with mean comments like that, but he didn’t expect to receive an overall negative response with almost no positive remarks.
He said the public’s reaction was ‘harsh,’ “I didn’t think it would take on this proportion. Not least because we are very well known here in the city.”
“I’m not rich. A lot of people are saying I probably am and she wants financial stability. There was never any self-interest on her part.”
“After meeting, we got closer, we started hanging out as friends, and we ended up hooking up at the beginning.”
According to Maria, their relationship began because she liked Nixon, and nothing happened that wasn’t liked by her.
“He has never done anything that I didn’t agree to. There has never been any such possessiveness, or forcing me to do anything, or taking me to places I didn’t want to go to, like many people have written,” she told the outlet.
“Our story, from the beginning until today, is beautiful! Nothing was premeditated, and there was no malice on my part,” added Nixon.
The radio DJ revealed that some of their close friends were also against their union and didn’t support their marriage decision.
“Practically all of our mutual friends were against it. Few were supportive.
Hitting back at their trolls, the lovebirds said,
“It’s easy to judge when you don’t know the story. We are very happy and accomplished and built a beautiful and blessed family. Nobody has the right to disrespect us.”
“Long live love! Love each other! Stop instilling hatred and evil for free people,” said the mom of one.
“Long live our love! Love you my princess. None of this will bother us. We faced much worse things together, and you were always with me helping me overcome and giving me strength to win!” added Nixon.
Thoughts on Maria and Nixon’s relationship and huge age gap? Let us know in the comments.
Sources: Daily Mail – The Sun – Paraiba
I would find it odd being older than her dad.
Congrats. You guys found your soulmate & true love. As they say, age is just a no. Not all people found their soulmate & twin flame. Enjoy your life together & be positive in your endeavors. God bless your union.