When Erica Quiggle realised her seven-year marriage to husband Justin was floundering, she turned to her father-in-law for advice. But their friendship soon blossomed into love, despite their 29-year age gap.
Now, Erica, 31, and Jeff, 60, are happily married and have a daughter together. And remarkably, Justin has been very accepting, and all three remain friends.
“The last few years have been a roller coaster, but we wouldn’t trade it for the world,” says Erica. “Jeff comforted me when I needed it. Our story may sound scandalous, but he made me realise that true love does exist. The age difference doesn’t bother us either – we call Jeff the young soul, while I’m the old soul!”
BONDING
Erica, a full-time mum, started dating Justin when she was 19, with…