It may be unusual (the age gap) but it still happens today. I know a couple, the woman was 18 and the man was 60 when they met. It was a very good relationship, they married, and they are truly happy. The girl I knew is pretty, popular, and not disabled - she just wanted somthing different then most of the immature and unstable men who were in her own age range. I'm not saying all young men are immature and unstable, but a lot of younger men are.

They travel, can afford nice things, and really love each other. I don't think it is gross, it raises a few eyebrows but they deal with it and explain why they are together.

The only bad part is she will still be so young when he passes on.