'Meet my 50-year-old girlfriend from Tinder - age doesn't matter to us'

A couple with a 27-year age gap between them, Mickey Swearingon, 23, and his girlfriend Cherie Salinas, 50, find humor in being mistaken for mother and son due to their close resemblance. Cherie's actual son is the same age as Mickey, adding to the confusion. Despite the mix-ups, they don't mind the comments and see the funny side of it.

Mickey shared, "I don't know how to respond when people assume she's my mom. It's a unique situation that we find amusing and don't feel the need to prove anything to anyone about our relationship."

After Cherie's husband passed away, she decided to give dating younger men a try and matched with Mickey from Katy, Texas, on Tinder. Mickey had always been attracted to older women, but it wasn't until he met Cherie that he found a true connection. Their first date was magical, and they both knew it was love at first sight. They quickly became a couple and decided to introduce each other to their families.

Mickey's mother was initially hesitant about their relationship, but after spending time with Cherie, she saw how happy they were together and accepted their love. Cherie's family, including her son who is the same age as Mickey, fully supported their relationship and welcomed Mickey with open arms.

Reflecting on their journey, Mickey shared, "When I first started dating older women, my mom was worried that I would be taken advantage of. However, after meeting Cherie and seeing how happy we are, she embraced our relationship. Every relationship has its challenges, but we are grateful to have the support of our families and we are focused on our love for each other."

Cherie excitedly shared: "He was absolutely charming when we spoke before our date, I couldn't wait to meet him. He was exactly what I needed at that moment. It took me some time to consider dating again after my husband passed away, but I found myself drawn to younger men." The couple, who reside in Katy, Texas, USA, connected on Tinder in April last year following Cherie's loss, and she decided to explore relationships with younger men.

Mickey revealed that he has always been attracted to older women, but he had never connected with someone as deeply as he did with Cherie. As their first date ended, they both agreed that it was love at first sight. Their bond quickly grew stronger, leading to a serious relationship that prompted them to share the news with their families.

Cherie shared that her family, including her son who is the same age as Mickey, was incredibly supportive and welcoming of their relationship. They even formed a close friendship with Mickey, further solidifying their bond.