A model has defended her "creepy" 21-year age gap with her husband.
Kat Lyons Berg, 34, and Robrecht Berg, 55 and have been together for three years.
But they have told how friends and strangers alike call their coupling "creepy" and tell them to "find people their own age".
The couple, who live in Colorado, US, were first brought together thanks to their love of cosplay, having met at a science fiction exhibition in 2019.
Kat, an adult model and content creator, and Robrecht, who is a retired military man, hit it off immediately with sparks flying on their first date, despite the years between them.
They have now been married for seven months and although the pair are very happy, they have been met with criticism from people who don't approve of their union.
"We both didn't feel about it in any odd way," Kat said.
"We are both open-minded people, but I do get a lot of questions about our relationship from people.
"Some of Robrecht's female friends were sceptical – one of them even got mad that he was with me – but his family was extremely accepting.
"My family not so much, my mom especially, I ended up moving out because I didn't want to live in an awkward situation anymore.
"But by the time I moved out my family and I were back on good terms."
Some of Kat's friends also questioned the couple's relationship at first.
However, once they realised the pair were the real deal, they have come to terms with the age gap
The couple still have to deal with negative reactions from the public and online though.
She said: "I notice it more than Rob does.
"The comments online are like 'geez how old is that guy', 'he is creepy' or 'why can't he get someone his own age'.
"One time he paid for me to get a pedicure and when he went to give me a kiss the lady was looking at us with such shock.
"But I love the fact that he is older, I've always preferred older men."
Kat also claims having an older man makes for better sex.
She said: "The sex is better with older men because they are so tender.
"Younger men watch too much porn and get so excited it's over so quickly, but we always are adventurous in bed."
However, Kat has shared some advice on anyone going into a relationship with a large(r) age gap.
She said: "If they're older, you should consider their health, depending on that they might not be around for long.
"You also have to have tough skin because people will make comment and even stare.
"But the bottom line is do what makes you happy.
"If it's an age gap relationship go for it, it's your happiness."
The Mirror told in March how the pair fell in love after their first date,
Kat then said: "For Rob it was my geeky personality and for me it was that he could make me laugh effortlessly - we're both naturally silly people.
"My family was not so keen on me and Rob being together, especially at first.
"My mum said he was closer to her age and that he just wanted me because I'm young and eventually he will get tired of me.
"It was hurtful, but things have changed in the past two years and she seems okay with it now.
"They met recently and she even hugged him which was a big moment."
