A New Jersey couple with an age difference of four decades say their relationship is ‘mutually beneficial’ despite being targeted by trolls.
Semie Atadja, an energetic 24-year-old with a penchant for rich men, has been in a six-year relationship with her partner of 60 years, businessman Claudio Spilatro, who enjoys the refreshing dynamic of being with a younger woman.
The couple met on a dating website that caters to hypergamous relationships, links that focus on dating.
At the time, Semie was 18 years old and working in a small restaurant as a waitress.
Semie Atadja, 24, and Claudio Spilatro, 60, have been together for six years. They met on a dating app that focuses on “hypergamous relationships”
Their friends and family support them, but they are judged by strangers.
Newly single after ending a toxic relationship and searching for new love, she decided to sign up for Seeking.com (formerly known as SeekingArrangement).
The site serves as a platform where youth can connect with sugar daddies and mommas who offer financial assistance and valuable guidance.
In return, sugar babies provide companionship and foster long-term relationships or no-strings-attached connections and casual flings.
Meanwhile, Claudio was also single, having divorced his wife of 18 years, with whom he shares two grown daughters.
Although he was successful in his business endeavors and owned a booming business in New Jersey, he still hadn’t found the right one for him.
The couple’s relationship was sparked by a simple message from Claudio on a Monday asking if Semie liked sushi. By Wednesday they had met face to face and the sparks were still flying.
Semie said that the two had a lot in common despite the big age difference. “They hit it off right away” and their bond grew stronger and stronger.
“They couldn’t get enough of each other,” so they began meeting regularly and the two lovebirds continued to make memories.
The two often create hilarious TikTok videos that mock judgments from strangers and show the uniqueness of sugar daddy and baby relationships.
Shocking everyone, including herself, Semie made the bold decision to move in with Claudio just three months into their relationship.
At first, Semie was nervous because she didn’t have the best track record with men. The people she dated who were within her age range were drug dealers, addicts, and bad boys.
While at a festival together, she believes “something clicked” and they both realized they were in love.
Shocking everyone, including herself, Semie made the bold decision to move in with Claudio just three months into their relationship.
At first, Semie was nervous because she didn’t have the best track record with men.
The people he dated who were within his age range were drug dealers, addicts, and bad boys.
Her connection with Claudio was strong and she was drawn to his understanding and supportive nature.
Claudio is always calm and collected and ‘does everything he can’ to make Semie’s life better. She believes that her love is ‘extraordinary’.
Semie’s friends were a bit skeptical about Claudio at first.
They had their doubts and kept wondering if he could be trusted. But as they got to know him, his wariness turned to genuine affection.
His family, on the other hand, took a bit longer to recover but are now in full agreement, including Claudio’s ex-wife and daughters, now 33 and 34.
Semie is also a grandmother to Claudio’s five granddaughters.
She understands that most people won’t understand her ‘unique dynamic’, but believes that the negative comment comes from envious people who see that thanks to Claudio, her ‘life is full of adventures and good things’.
Semie is ‘grateful’ that Claudio wants her to be financially stable and his care motivates her to proudly call herself sugar baby. She enjoys the ‘comfortable lifestyle’ and the great experiences that Claudio gives her.
Semie’s friends were a bit skeptical about Claudio at first. They had their doubts but as they got to know him they began to like him
His family, on the other hand, took a bit longer to recover but are now in full agreement, including Claudio’s ex-wife and daughters, now 33 and 34.
“Some guys who can’t live up to Claudio’s generosity resort to insults, trying to bring me down. They throw around terms like “bed wench” or “prostitute” to make themselves feel better,” he said.
She chooses to ignore any negativity. The only comment she won’t let slip is “unfounded rumors like people calling Claudio a pedophile.”
However, when she gets angry and provokes her, he reminds her to “focus on what really matters” rather than let pessimism win.
The two often create hilarious TikTok videos that mock judgments from strangers about their relationship and show off the uniqueness of their sugar daddy/baby dynamic.
Semie admitted that people often misunderstand what being a sugar baby is all about. They associate it with being a gold digger, sex worker or escort, but she insisted that is far from the truth.
Your priority is dating someone who can offer you an enhanced lifestyle that you might not otherwise have. Claudio pays his bills and provides him with credit cards instead of just giving him money.
The couple never had a sit down conversation about what the financial standards would be and instead decided to “go with the flow.”
And her response when detractors say she’s a gold digger? ‘Let’s face it, we are all gold diggers in some way. Who goes around looking for pebbles? I see it as something positive that I have a partner who prioritizes my financial stability. Everyone has a type, and my type is rich,” Semie said.
While Claudio, standing firmly by his side, claimed: ‘Your opinions don’t bother me one bit. I know Semie, understand our relationship, and am well aware of our dynamic.
“I think the key is to foster a mutually beneficial relationship, regardless of its nature.”
