Woman Revealed She Is 25 Years Older Than Her Man Right Before They Got Married

Love knows no age, especially in today’s world. Whether a man is older than a woman, or the woman is older, both are perfectly fine. Take the story of a guy in Japan who dated his girlfriend for seven years, not realizing she was 25 years older. He only found out the truth right before their wedding. Read their fascinating story inside.

Yoshitaka, 40, and his 65-year-old wife, Aki, have become quite the sensation on YouTube, amassing 18,000 followers who are captivated by their unique love story. The couple’s journey began at a Japanese-style bar owned by Aki, where Yoshitaka, freshly divorced and searching for a new beginning, was immediately struck by Aki’s mature allure.

The bond between them was so powerful that he couldn’t resist going back to the bar a week later, eager to get closer to her. That moment became the start of their unexpected and heartwarming romance, which has since gained attention from thousands across the internet.

Yoshitaka opened up, saying, “After talking with her, I found that we both had experienced failed marriages, were raising children alone, and we also shared many common interests.”

They soon became a couple, deeply in love, but Aki couldn’t stop worrying. She had always told Yoshitaka she was 44, and the thought of him discovering her real age constantly made her nervous. Even as their relationship flourished, Aki was afraid that the age difference could destroy everything they had.

Thanks to her upbeat personality and great skincare routine, Aki looked much younger than she really was. In reality, Aki was 25 years older than he realized.

Even with her youthful appearance, Aki was really anxious about hiding her age. She was afraid Yoshitaka might leave her if he found out the truth, so she tried to drop hints. “I left my passport and insurance card on the table, hoping he would notice,” she said.

But Yoshitaka kept reminding her to safely put her documents away, completely missing the hints. Her indirect attempts to reveal her age never worked, as he kept focusing on securing her important papers.

When the couple decided to take their relationship to the next level, Aki knew she couldn’t keep her lie going any longer. On the eve of their wedding, she finally confessed her true age to Yoshitaka.

Her worries quickly faded when Yoshitaka reassured her, saying, “I don’t mind your real age at all. It doesn’t matter.” He added, “What matters is why you didn’t tell me sooner so you wouldn’t have had to worry all this time.”

After their wedding, Aki and Yoshitaka left their jobs to travel across Japan in a campervan. Now, they run an online air conditioner cleaning business and share their daily adventures on YouTube.

Despite the fact that elderly women having young husbands or boyfriends are still not totally understood in the world and in Japanese society especially, their love story gets a lot of positive reactions.

• It’s wonderful. The person I’m secretly attracted to is 22 years younger than me. © shana.lianjian / Instagram
• Love n live happily. Envy both. © vidal.piper / Instagram
• Beautiful couple. True love has no age, just lot’s of happy memories together. © angies_world_of_creativity_ / Instagram

This story shows that true love matters more than what society expects. Even celebrities speak openly about their love lives. For example, Madonna once said she doesn’t believe in a “perfect soulmate.” It’s a reminder that love comes in many forms, and what truly matters is the connection, not fitting into anyone else’s idea of what’s right.