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In the hot summer of 2019, Iris Jones, an elderly British man in his eighties, unexpectedly met the 37-year-old Egyptian young man Mohamed Ibriham during a group event to debate atheism online. Even though there is a staggering gap between them that spans a full 46 years, on the invisible bridge of the Internet, their hearts miraculously collide with blazing sparks, and they fall deeply in love with each other.
"When I first met her, I knew she was the woman I was looking for. Muhammad fondly recalled the moment they first met, with a fiery glint of love in his eyes. Even though Iris is older than his mother, the magic of love transcends all boundaries. Just two weeks later, he bravely expressed his innermost feelings to Iris.
"My heart almost stopped. Iris said shyly, and the long-term lonely life was surrounded by endless warmth at that moment, as if he had regained the vitality of life. Without hesitation, she accepted Muhammad's courtship and embarked on a journey to Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
At the moment of reunion at the airport, they hugged each other tightly, like a pair of young lovers. Muhammad boldly proposed to Iris and invited her to join his family. Surprisingly, Muhammad's mother was extremely warm and friendly to the couple, who were very different in age, and treated Iris as caring as her own daughter.
"I am also very happy to see my son so happy. The kind mother-in-law said with a smile on her face. So, in a local KFC restaurant in Egypt, they held a low-key and warm wedding, signing only a marriage certificate written in Arabic.
As soon as this "grandfather and grandson love" with an age difference of 46 years was exposed, it immediately attracted widespread attention and heated discussions in the global media. There was much speculation as to whether Muhammad had chosen to marry Iris only for the sake of his possessions.
Financially, Iris used to be a hard-working cleaner who barely survived on a meager pension and disability benefits, but she has amassed a property worth up to £220,000. By contrast, Mohammed did not even have a home of his own, living in a tiny three-bedroom apartment with his parents and other family members.
"If Iris were my mother, I wouldn't hesitate to tear up her passport and stop her from doing such stupid things. A netizen said categorically that the storm of public opinion swept in an instant, and doubts and objections came one after another.
In the face of such tremendous pressure from public opinion, Muhammad did not flinch in the slightest, and Hojos retorted excitedly: "Love has nothing to do with age, let alone money! "
He firmly declared that he was not a pawn or a man-in-hand in anyone's hands, but a man of all kinds. In the same way, Iris also stood up to protect this beloved: "This is our private affair, you have no right to interfere!
Witnessing the emotional entanglement brought about by this huge age gap, the atmosphere of the scene was particularly moving. They are like two dying animals, bravely resisting the ups and downs of the outside world and defending that sincere love together.
Looking back, Iris has spent more than forty years of her life alone on a long life journey. As a diligent cleaner, she has saved a good pension and a house through hard work, but she has never been able to find a soulmate who can accompany her for life.
It wasn't until 2019 that she met Muhammad in a foreign land by chance. Although the other party came from a poor background and was far less privileged than his own family, Muhammad's delicate and elegant temperament and poetic sweet words made Iris fall in love with him, as if he had rediscovered the passion of his youth.
"I never expected to meet such a man who makes my heart flutter. Iris recalls that good time, a sweet, happy smile on his face. So, the octogenarian decided to give it a go and seize the last chance to pursue romance.
After his marriage, Mohammed moved to England with his wife, and settled in the beautiful coastal city of Weston. However, the differences in foreign cultures eventually became a gap that hindered the spiritual communication between the two.
Although the family showed a warm and friendly attitude towards Eris, the relatives in England were indifferent to the marriage and did not give it any support.
What is even more shocking is that the differences between the two in their daily habits and behaviors have shown a gap like a moat, trivial family matters often turn into-for-tat heated disputes, and the endless verbal swords and swords have exhausted Eris's patience, and she resolutely decided to break up with Muhammad in 2022 and live an independent life.
"I loved everything about him deeply, but our relationship had become untenable. Eris's voice was full of pain and helplessness, tears glistening in his eyes. In order to relieve her loneliness, she adopted a docile and cute cat as a companion, because this kitten would never quarrel with her.
Witnessing the lonely figure of the hostess, the onlookers could not help but sigh with emotion: the journey to romance is full of ups and downs and setbacks, and even with firm determination and courage, it often comes at a heavy price. However, it is precisely because of the presence of women like Iris who dare to challenge worldly ideas and bravely pursue true love that the feminist movement continues to move forward.
Muhammad's family responded with unexpectedly warm and friendly response to Iris's decision to marry Egypt, demonstrating the hospitality and broad-mindedness of the Oriental peoples.
Although Iris was more than 20 years older than Muhammad's mother, she was still cared for like a family. The kind mother-in-law said with a smile on her face: "I am also very happy to see my son find true happiness. "This is exactly what every mother looks forward to, hoping that her child will spend a lifetime with the people she loves.
Instead of a grand ceremony following the traditional customs, the wedding ceremony was signed in Arabic at a local KFC restaurant. However, this simple yet dignified form precisely reflects their purest understanding and interpretation of love.
Movingly, in stark contrast to the warm wishes of Mohammed's family, Eris's family was unusually indifferent to the matter and never made any contact with her. A netizen revealed the true thoughts of Eris's family in sharp words: "If Iris were my mother, I would not hesitate to tear up her passport." ”
It is precisely because of the indifferent gaze from relatives and friends and the vastly different lifestyles and values between the two that this high-profile "grandparents" couple cannot maintain a long-term and stable marriage.
Seemingly trivial matters often become the fuse that leads to heated quarrels, and endless disputes and discord eventually consume all of Alice's patience and perseverance.
Therefore, the once sensational and acclaimed "strange couple" had to decide to separate, which drew a regrettable end. Alice, on the other hand, turned her attention to adopting a cat as a companion, believing that this gentle and beautiful little life was the perfect companion for her true ideals.