People stop me on the street and call me a freak because I’m dating my ‘daughter’
A COUPLE have hit back at trolls who claim they look more like father and daughter than boyfriend and girlfriend.
Michael revealed the pair have been followed down the street and labeled a ‘freak’ because of his relationship with Samantha.
Speak with RealMichael and Samantha revealed that their two-foot height difference often attracts the attention of strangers.
“We have so many people trying to take pictures. It’s scary sometimes because people will follow me,” added Samantha, who is 4 feet tall, compared to Michael, who is 6 feet tall.
Samantha is a tiny human born with a rare form of dwarfism and the couple first met at a party.
“She quickly caught my attention. I added her on Facebook and inboxed her and it’s just, the rest is history I think so,” Michael explained.
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Now the couple has been together for seven years and has a child together, but they are still stopped on the street.
Samantha said: “People say our relationship is a freak show.”
“I try not to pay attention to that. I’m a lover, not a fighter,” Michael says, adding, “I feel like the hate has definitely made us stronger as a couple.”
Although the couple has made sure to support each other, they still find it difficult to go out in public.
Samantha revealed that people often follow them even when they are with their son and try to take photos of the couple.
The couple even revealed that they were mistaken for father and daughter in public.
The clip posted to Truly’s YouTube account was a hit with viewers with more than 17,000 views.
People were quick to share their thoughts in the comments.
One person wrote: “He’s not ugly, he’s just a big gentle giant who happens to love a very smaller woman.”
Another commented: “They are adorable together.”
Famous couples with height differences
- Zendaya (5’10”) and Tom Holland (5’8″)
- Cameron Diaz (5’9″) and Benji Madden (5’6″)
- Eniko Parrish (5’7″) and Kevin Hart (5’4″)
- Gwendoline Christie (6’3″) and Giles Deacon (6′)
- Tina Fey (5’5″) and Jeff Richmond (5’2″)
- Nicole Kidman (5’11”) and Keith Urban (5’10”)
- Helen Lasichanh (5’11”) and Pharrell Williams (5’9″)
- Erin Darke (5’7″) and Daniel Radcliffe (5’5″)
“Lucky dude. She’s adorable, and you make a great couple!” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “Who cares about height as long as you love each other. I wish these two many years of happiness.”
“She’s beautiful and he’s handsome… what’s the big deal. People should get lives,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “She is absolutely beautiful. And I’m happy for them.”
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