‘Some people think I’m bringing my mum’: Malaysian man, 28, unfazed by comments about his wife, 51
The Straits Times
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Mr Azmirullah Azan proposed to Ms Wan Nazihah Wan Awang just three months after getting to know her on Facebook.
But another number about their relationship draws more attention – the 23-year age gap between them.
Mr Azmirullah is 28, the same age as the 51-year-old Ms Wan Nazihah’s oldest of five children.
The Malaysian man said he has never feel awkward about their age gap. In fact, he often brings his wife with him to attend social events or gatherings.
He admitted that there have been instances when people thought he was bringing his mother with him to the events.
“That is normal and I am not ashamed to say she is my wife because that is the truth,” he told Malay daily Harian Metro. “I love my wife so much that I want to spend all hours of the day with her.”
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