A WOMAN has revealed that even her dad has questioned if she has ‘daddy issues’ because of her age gap relationship.
Jessica Zirkelbach, 34, met Allen, 62, over a decade ago through mutual friends and have been together ever since.
Jessica and Allen have been together for 12 years and are now married with a daughterCredit: YouTube
But when they first got together, even her dad was concerned she had ‘daddy issues’Credit: YouTube
Speaking to Love Don’t Judge , she revealed people often judged their relationship as her partner had the same name and was the same age as her dad.
Jessica explained: “I realised Allen had the same name as my dad the first night we met and it was comical, same spelling, but I didn’t realise his age until a few weeks into .”
She admitted that her physical attraction to Allen wasn’t there at the start, but it grew over time.
Jessica said: “I think my attraction to Allen grew over time as far as physical attraction, but I was attracted to everything else immediately.
“His success, the way he carried himself, the way he was a host, the way he pursued me immediately, was a gentleman.”
To help with the physical attraction, Jessica has made Allen ditch his signature cowboy look as he regularly wore a cowboy hat and boots.
The couple met through a mutual friend and despite their 32-year age gap, hit it off immediately.
Now 12 years on, the couple are happier than ever, but it didn’t stop Jessica inviting her dad over to hear his take on their relationship.
He sat down with the pair, explaining: ” I remember the first time you called me telling me how you met this great guy and you think he’s the one.
“I said, “Really? What’s his name?” “Allen.” “Allen? Huh? How old is he?” “Oh, his 50s.” I said, “You got daddy issues.””
While he found it awkward at first, Jessica’s dad said they both seemed happy and in it for the right reasons.
The pair now have a as well, and while those in their life support their relationship, Allen admitted they were judged by strangers.
He said: “Recently, we were on a cruise and a group of three ladies saw us dancing and saw me kiss her, and then when I walked away, they gave me a hard time about it.
“Just basically saying, you know, she could be your daughter.”
Despite the negativity, the couple say they’re stronger than ever and don’t take notice of the hate.
The video went viral on with over 10k views and people were quick to share their thoughts in the comments.
One person wrote: “They have been together 12 years, and happy! Who cares!
Another commented: “Her dad looks younger.”
“Age ain’t nothing but a number,” penned a third.
A-list age gap relationships that have stood the test of time
- Kris Jenner & Corey Gamble – 25 years
The Kardashian matriarch, 69, met her younger man, 44, at a mutual friend’s 40th birthday party in Ibiza. They’ve been together since August 2014. - Sam & Aaron Taylor-Johnson – 23 years
The director, 57, and actor, 34, reportedly met at a film audition in 2009, and were married by 2012. The pair share two daughters and Sam has two children from a previous marriage. - Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley & Jason Statham – 20 years
The model, 37, started dating actor Jason, 57, in 2010. They were wed in 2016 and have since welcomed a son and a daughter together. - Catherine Zeta-Jones & Michael Douglas – 25 years
Catherine, 55, was introduced to Michael, 80, a film festival in 1996 and engaged three years later. Shortly after their engagement, the couple welcomed a son and married in 2000.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “I’m 13 years older than my husband and we’ve been together 11 years. It clearly works for us and I’m sure these couples will be fine.”
“Just be happy y’all,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Age is nothing.”
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