Asking For A Friend: My mother is 46 and brought home a 23-year-old

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An anonymous listener recently sent ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester’ an email asking about his mom’s extreme age gap with a guy she "brought home".

According to the anonymous sender, his mom is 46 and she brought home a 23-year-old.

He added that he finds it “disgusting” and needs the help of Breakfast with Martin Bester and our listeners.

We asked you for your feedback and, let’s just say, it was a polarising topic.

The responses were split, with many saying it is none of his business and others agreeing the age gap is too extreme.
24 Mar 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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