A Turkish teenager relationship a British gran stated ‘age does not matter’ as a result of he sees a protracted ‘future’ along with her.
Sefkan Güzel, 19, is head over heels for his Scottish girlfriend Rachel McIntrye, 35, after the couple met throughout her two-month vacation in his native Marmaris, Turkey.
Whereas some could balk at their love affair – and 16 12 months age hole – the resort waiter stated his relationship is much from only a vacation romance.
Sefan instructed MailOnline: ‘It does not matter to me about age, I like her a lot and she or he is so stunning, and that’s all I care about.
‘I did not know she was older till she instructed me her age. I used to be shocked.
‘We love one another very a lot and I see a future collectively. It’s totally arduous not seeing her on a regular basis, and having her with me on a regular basis, however we at all times communicate.
‘All my family and friends like her a lot and everyone seems to be comfortable for me.’
Sefkan Güzel, 19, has solely instructed MailOnline that his relationship with Rachel McIntyre, 35, from Edinburgh , is ‘strong’ (The couple pictured collectively)
Rachel met him whereas on a two-month vacation in Marmaris, Turkey, in June
Rachel stated she observed him ‘instantly’ on account of his attractiveness, however ‘backed off’ when she discovered how previous he was
Rachel’s 19-year-old Bethany has her personal daughter and was initially ‘freaked out’ by her mom’s new romance
Sefkan, who’s Kurdish, met Rachel whereas he was working as a waiter on the resort they had been staying at.
Rachel stated she observed him ‘instantly’ on account of his attractiveness, however ‘backed off’ when she discovered how previous he was.
Rachel additionally stated she was hesitant since a Turkish waiter she dated in September 2023 ‘was clearly after a visa’.
She was additionally not sure about Seskan’s age as at 19, he’s in the identical college 12 months as her daughter.
Nevertheless, the younger Lothario’s ‘persistent’ flirting ultimately received her over and the 2 step by step fell in love.
The mother-of-one from Edinburgh described her toyboy as ‘sort, intelligent, mild, humorous, and an exquisite lover’.
However not everybody was stunned immediately,
Rachel’s teenage daughter Bethany is similar age as her boyfriend and had some severe reservations about her mom’s new love.
She instructed MailOnline: ‘Bethany was a little bit bit freaked out by the entire state of affairs at first and stated it could not occur.
‘However after a really quick time frame she got here spherical and simply desires me to be comfortable – and plus she will get on with Sefkan.’
Sefan stated he loves his new household even when his function of ‘step-grandad’ takes some getting used to.
He stated: ‘It is rather humorous that I’m a stepdad and step-grandad at my age, I did not assume that might occurred, however it’s good and I like Bethany too and the infant. We’re all superb and comfortable.’
After Rachel returned to the UK in August, the couple strengthened their relationship by video calling frequently.
In September, Rachel returned to Turkey along with her daughter Erika, 11, who she took out of college – which ‘does not get fined’ in Scotland – to go on the vacation.
The couple spent their time collectively happening lengthy bike rides and hikes, which helped to strengthen their relationship – nevertheless Rachel has already knowledgeable him she does not need anymore children.
Sefkan stated it was her youthful seems that attracted him to her, he added: ‘I simply saved taking a look at her, this stunning girl, I appreciated her as quickly as I noticed her and now we’re so robust collectively. Once we are collectively we at all times have enjoyable and I like that. It makes us stronger.
Rachel stated she was hesitant about getting right into a relationship with Sefkan since issues with a Turkish waiter she dated in September 2023 ended on a bitter be aware.
She went on to say: ‘However Sefkan is completely different – he is sort, intelligent, mild, humorous, and an exquisite lover.
‘He by no means asks me for cash and often pays after we exit. It is a controversial state of affairs, nevertheless it’s made me happier than I may have ever imagined.’
Rachel stated she ‘backed off’ when she discovered how previous Seskan is since her daughter Beth is similar age
Rachel claims that she and Bethany look so comparable they’re typically mistaken for twins
Rachel welcomed her first grandchild (pictured collectively) on the finish of July 2023
Rachel and Seskan are additionally planning a visit collectively to Thailand in December
‘Bethany is definitely away to Turkey on the minute to see her boyfriend over there, and she or he’s staying at Sefkan’s resort.
‘I’ve by no means gone with somebody this younger earlier than, my earlier companions have been ages with me or a little bit bit older. However age is only a quantity and so long as you are comfortable that is all that issues.
Rachel has additionally revealed to us that since going public along with her toyboy, she’s acquired a message from a neighborhood 19-year-old man asking to be her boyfriend.
Nevertheless, she says she’s not all in favour of anybody else and Sefkan is the one for her.
Rachel stated that is she’s going over to see Sefkan subsequent month, and their dream is to maneuver overseas collectively – however not Scotland.
