Man says dating woman 40 years younger is 'amazing' - but daughter 'isn't happy'
11.05.2022 - 17:47
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A man who is dating a woman 40 years younger than him says the they had 'instant chemistry' - but that his daughter 'isn't too happy' about the relationship.
David Simonini, 62, met Willow Silas, 23, in February 2022 and the pair quickly became inseparable.
When asked if there were any downsides to dating a younger woman by the Daily Star, the professional blackjack player said: “How could I have a downside. I’m dating Margot Robbie’s twin and besides that she is simply amazing.
“I’m crazy about Willow and I’m going to do all I can to never let her go.”
Last week model and actress Willow, from North Carolina in the US, insisted that David isn't her ‘sugar daddy’ – despite him wishing her a happy Thursday by gifting her a Mercedes AMG.
Now, speaking to Daily Star, David, whose eldest daughter is 13 years older than his girlfriend, had his own say about the almost 40-year-age gap relationship.
Explaining why age is just a number, he said: “Although I’m 62 I literally act like I’m in my 30s or younger. I’m crazy active travelling the world most weekends playing blackjack tournaments.
“During the week I’m a real estate developer and I work out three times a week - life just isn’t fast enough for me. I truly live everyday like it’s my last.”
And asked what attracted him to his 23-year-old girlfriend, David was not shy with his response.
He said: “As far as Willow, who wouldn’t fall for her? We had instant chemistry.
“In the beginning it was obviously her stunning looks but it has become so much more.
“She is actually more beautiful on the inside than out. She’s incredibly smart and talented.”
Despite finding his soulmate, David said his youngest daughter, 34, “isn’t too happy” while his eldest, 36, “probably just accepts his dad is