I’m dating a man 22 years younger than me – we get mistaken for mother and son in the gym, but I don’t care

A COUGAR dating a man 22 years her junior is adamant that age is just a number when it comes to love.

Rachel Allen, 47, met Alex Michael, 25, online and neither had ever been in an age gap relationship before.

But the couple, who live in Texas, don’t see an issue despite Alex being just three years older than her son.

The TikTok stars have documented their journey on social media and reckon their differences make each other more attractive.

Rachel adds: “We know the age difference exists, so it would be silly of us to get upset about the fact that people make mistakes at times. 

“Honestly we forget about our age difference until others point it out. 

“But we are good sports and we don’t take those things personally. 

“There was one hilarious moment when we went to the gym together and an employee who worked the front desk stated ‘mother and son, I can totally see it.’

“We laughed it off and after about a week of us coming in and holding hands, hugging and kissing during our workouts, I think he slowly began to change his mind and realise we were boyfriend and girlfriend.

“Many people have said we looked alike and we either get confused as mother and son or brother and sister.”

Alex adds: “Rachel has done an amazing job taking care of herself and it’s paid dividends as she’s nearing 50 and looks hot as hell.

“She is extremely fit and active and can outdo many girls my age. 

“And she often tells me that I am more mature than her 51 year-old ex.

“People are different and every case is different. 

“When two people meet their equal and other half, they fit perfectly regardless of age.”