Woman, 23, reveals how she fell for fiancé, 57, and became a stepmother
Woman, 23, who is dating a man 34 YEARS her senior says strangers often mistake her for the 57-year-old’s daughter – but insists he is ‘full of energy and so young at heart’
- Alyssa Renee Gutierrez, 23, from Las Vegas, met fiancé Peter, 57, on a dating app
- Said they had ‘instant chemistry’ on their first date and quickly fell for each other
- Peter proposed to Alyssa, making her stepmother to his adult children
- The gambler’s eldest daughter being just three months younger than Alyssa
- Said they face constant backlash from strangers who brand her a ‘gold-digger’
A 23-year-old woman whose fiancé is 34 years older than her has revealed how she has become a step mother to his 22-year-old daughter.
Alyssa Renee Gutierrez, 23, from Las Vegas met her professional sports gambler fiancé Peter, 57, while on a dating app three years ago and arranged a date where they claim they had ‘instant chemistry’.
Peter has two children from his previous 15-year marriage and Alyssa has now become a step mother at just 23 to Payton, 20, and Jenna, 22, who is just three months younger than her.
The pair are constantly faced with backlash online and in person, with Alyssa constantly being dubbed a ‘gold digger’ and strangers mistaking Peter for her father.
Despite that, Alyssa insisted they are a perfect match and he is full of energy, revealing: ‘What attracted me to Peter in the beginning was the way he carried himself – he’s very attractive, physically fit, smart, young at heart and easy to talk to.’
Alyssa Renee Gutierrez, 23, from Las Vegas met her professional sports gambler fiancé Peter, 57, while on a dating app three years ago and arranged a date where they claim they had ‘instant chemistry’
The pair are constantly faced with backlash online and in person, with Alyssa constantly being dubbed a ‘gold digger’ and strangers mistaking Peter for her father
Alyssa explained: ‘We were both living in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the time we met, and our first date was three days before my 20th birthday.
‘Peter had just got out of a 15-year marriage in which he had two children – one of his daughter’s is only three months younger than me and we are such good friends!
‘I’ve always been attracted to older men my whole life – people think I only like men who are older than my father which isn’t true because when I was 18, I had multiple relationships with people ageing from their 20s to their 40s.
‘When I was dating men my age, they were more worried about hooking up with me and playing games and they would never commit.
Alyssa said she was ‘always’ attracted to a more mature man, who could bring ‘stability and realness’ into her life
‘I’ve always liked the thought of maturity, no drama, stability and realness in an older man which is why they’re my type – he appreciates me and goes above and beyond to make me feel special.’
When Alyssa first began her relationship with Peter, she was often worried about other people’s perception on their relationship.
Out of fear of facing judgement, Alyssa said she even kept her relationship a secret from her parents for a year and even lost friends over the controversial age gap.
Alyssa explained: ‘This was my biggest age gap relationship yet so of course I was nervous and sceptical on how my family, friends and strangers would view it.
Out of fear of facing judgement, Alyssa said she even kept her relationship a secret from her parents for a year and even lost friends over the controversial age gap – but the couple are now happier than ever
Alyssa confesses the couple live a luxurious lifestyle which includes dining at the best restaurants, going to high end designer shops and travelling monthly
‘We kept our relationship very low profile for about a year until we felt ready to share – my parents were very supportive of the relationship which I’m grateful for.
‘I lost some friendships and my best friend at the time because of it but I’ve gained so many more who accept and love us together.’
Alyssa, who works as a hairdresser, explained: ‘We live a luxurious lifestyle which often includes dining at the best restaurants, going to high end designer shops, travelling monthly, buying exotic cars, and living other upscale experiences.
‘There is constant judgement surrounding age gap relationships but as time progresses, it’s becoming more common.
The 23-year-old confessed she was initially ‘hesitant’ of how others viewed her relationship with Peter, but she has now become ‘very comfortable’ with public affection
‘I was hesitant of people looking at us in the beginning but now, I’m very comfortable with public affection with him and we are just like any other normal couple.
‘Peter is older than both my parents and a lot of people say he looks like my dad’.
She continued: ‘We live in Vegas so it’s pretty common seeing older men with younger women.
‘A lot of people say I must have ‘daddy issues’ when in reality, I have an amazing relationship with my father.
Alyssa revealed she gets ‘constant’ messages from strangers accusing her of using Peter for his money – but said she ‘brushes it off’
‘We constantly get DMs from people saying we’re a great looking couple, but we also get people who say I’m in it for the money because they see us going for lavish meals and holidays but when you’re in love with someone, every opinion is blind, and we brush it off’.
The pair recently made it official after Peter – who doesn’t want to disclose his last name – proposed to Alyssa in Mexico on July 20.
They even hope to have kids in the future – despite Pete already having two children in their 20s from his previous marriage.
Alyssa said: ‘From the first date until now, we were always together. We are so excited to announce we are now engaged!
The pair recently made it official after Peter – who doesn’t want to disclose his last name – proposed to Alyssa in Mexico on July 20
Alyssa revealed it was a yacht proposal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and the ring is a hearts of fire 5 carat diamond
‘It was a beautiful yacht proposal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and we’re planning the wedding for 2022.
‘The ring is a gorgeous hearts of fire 5 carat diamond – I have such an amazing fiancé I couldn’t be happier.
‘Peter has two children and we all travel together occasionally and love spending time together.
‘They have accepted me into the family which is really nice.’
The couple are now planning a wedding for 2022 and also hope to have children in the future (pictured together)
Alyssa continued: ‘We do talk about the possibility of having kids, but we are in no rush and would love to travel a bit more first and experience life.
‘We would love to start an age gap relationship reality show one day. I am trying not to think far in the future because I am still young and enjoy pool parties, nightclubs, concerts and festivals.
‘Peter loves going to all of these because he is so young at heart and full of energy.
‘All our friends know we are crazy and party hard – we even go to strip clubs very often’.
Peter called Alyssa ‘beautiful and kind’ but also said he doesn’t feel she is ‘trying to take advantage of his wealth’
Peter, who is also an accountant, added: ‘After my 15-year marriage ended, I enjoyed dating younger women.
‘I love Alyssa’s enthusiasm for life and wanting to explore new things. This relationship with Alyssa is the most compatible that I have ever been in.
‘We get along so well and enjoy similar interests and truly love being with each other – we’re inseparable’.
The 57-year-old said he ‘loves Alyssa’s enthusiasm for life and wanting to explore new things’ (pictured together)
Alyssa revealed the couple are known amongst their friendship group for ‘partying hard’ and even go to strip clubs together
He added: ‘Alyssa is beautiful but she is also kind, sweet and isn’t trying to take advantage of my wealth.
‘I know Alyssa enjoys our more affluent lifestyle, but this isn’t the focus of her love.
‘I don’t think anyone could buy Alyssa’s love or affection – she is so real and down to earth. I never get tired of her youth and beauty’.
