In a modern-day love story that defies age stereotypes and transcends borders, David Epstein, a 70-year-old resident of Oakland, California, has found true love with Jackie, a 28-year-old woman from the Philippines.

Their remarkable journey has been anything but ordinary, leading to questions about the significance of age in matters of the heart.

David and Jackie, who run a shared TikTok account, @dave_jackie2818, boasting nearly 50,000 followers, have become internet sensations by sharing their affectionate moments with a global audience.

Their content includes heartwarming clips of Jackie sitting on David’s lap, playfully pinching his face, and videos of the couple dancing, all accompanied by expressions of love and gratitude.

However, this unconventional union has not been without its critics, with trolls questioning the authenticity of their relationship.

One comment suggested that David should have sought companionship in a bingo hall, while another speculated that Jackie was only interested in obtaining a green card.

Jackie, determined to set the record straight, appeared on the YouTube channel “Love Don’t Judge” to address these allegations.

She responded to the accusations of being a gold digger, saying, “So many label him as my sugar daddy, say I’m a green card digger, a gold digger. But I’m not really affected because it’s not true. I know myself, I know that I am not a gold digger.”

Fortunately, Jackie’s family and friends have been supportive of her relationship with David.

She shared, “My family are very supportive, and my friends also. I won’t regret marrying Dave because he’s a really nice man. He loves me, he respects me, he’s the best.”

Their love story began on the dating website Cherry Blossoms, where members actively seek to meet Philippine and Asian women online.

David, who was visiting the Philippines, came across Jackie’s profile and was immediately smitten.

He recounted, “We met when I was in the Philippines. I was using a dating site. One day I saw her profile – I practically jumped out of my chair. I was so impressed by what I saw.”

Their connection was undeniable, and the couple became engaged within a mere six months. Describing their wedding, Jackie gushed, “Our wedding was fun. It was the best day of my life.”

Due to geographical limitations, Jackie’s parents and siblings were unable to attend the ceremony in the United States.

Interestingly, Jackie admitted that she had not thoroughly reviewed David’s profile before they met, saying, “I did not review his profile, and I had no idea what he looked like. I could tell that he was a gentleman and was really nice.”

After saying “I do,” Jackie’s journey to the U.S. took 11 months, during which time the couple eagerly anticipated being together.

Today, Jackie works at a local drugstore in California while making an annual pilgrimage back to the Philippines to visit her family and provide financial support.