EXCLUSIVE: I fell in love with a rich man who is 40 years older than me and treats me like a princess – trolls say I’m a gold digger but I love being a spoiled sugar baby
A New Jersey couple with a four-decade age difference says their relationship is “mutually beneficial,” despite being targeted by trolls.
Semie Atadja, a feisty 24-year-old with a penchant for rich men, has been in a six-year relationship with her 60-year-old partner, businessman Claudio Spilatro, who enjoys the refreshing dynamics of being with a younger woman.
The couple met on a dating website that focuses on hypergamy relationships – attachments that revolve around dating.
Semie was then 18 years old and worked as a waitress in a small restaurant.
Semie Atadja, 24, and Claudio Spilatro, 60, have been together for six years. They met on a dating app that focuses on ‘hypergamy relationships’
Their friends and family are supportive, but strangers are judgmental
Newly single after ending a toxic relationship and looking for new love, she decided to sign up at Seeking.com (formerly known as SeekingArrangement).
The site serves as a platform where young people can connect with sugar daddies and mommies who offer both financial help and valuable guidance.
In return, sugar babies provide companionship and promote long-term relationships or casual hookups and casual flings.
Meanwhile, Claudio was also single, having been separated from his wife for 18 years with whom he shares two adult daughters.
Although he was successful in his business endeavors and owned a thriving business in New Jersey, he had yet to find the business that suited him.
The couple’s relationship was sparked by a simple message from Claudio on a Monday asking if Semie would like some sushi. They had met in person on Wednesday and sparks continued to fly.
Semie said that despite the huge age difference, the two had a lot in common. They immediately clicked and their bond grew stronger.
They “couldn’t get enough of each other,” so they began meeting regularly and the two lovebirds continued to create memories.
The two often make hilarious TikTok videos that mock strangers’ judgments, showing just how unique the relationships between sugar daddy and baby are.
Surprising everyone, including herself, Semie made the bold move 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. People she dated within her age range included drug dealers, addicts, and bad boys
While at a festival together, she believed “something just clicked” and they both realized they were in love.
Surprising everyone, including herself, Semie made the bold move 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.
People she dated within her age range included drug dealers, addicts, and bad boys.
Her bond with Claudio was strong and she was drawn to his understanding and supportive nature.
Always calm and collected, Claudio ‘does his utmost’ to improve Semie’s life. She believes their 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 when they got to know him, their wariness turned into genuine affection.
His family, on the other hand, took a little longer to recover, but now they are fully on board, including Claudio’s ex-wife and daughters, now 33 and 34 years old.
Semie is also the grandmother of Claudio’s five granddaughters.
She understands that most people won’t understand their “unique dynamics,” but she believes the negative comments come from envious people who see that thanks to Claudio, her “life is filled with adventure and finer things.”
Semie is “grateful” that Claudio wants her to be financially stable and his concern motivates her to proudly call herself a sugar baby. She enjoys the “comfortable lifestyle” and grand experiences that Claudio offers her.
Semie’s friends were a bit skeptical about Claudio at first. They had their doubts, but when they got to know him, they started to like him
His family, on the other hand, took a little longer to recover, but now they are fully on board, including Claudio’s ex-wife and daughters, now 33 and 34 years old.
“Some guys who can’t match Claudio’s generosity resort to name-calling and try to bring me down. They use terms like ‘bedmaid’ or ‘prostitute’ to make themselves feel better,” she said.
She chooses to brush off all negativity. The only comments she won’t let go are “unfounded rumors like people calling Claudio a pedophile.”
However, when she gets angry and provoked, he reminds her to “focus on what really matters” instead of letting pessimism win.
The two often make hilarious TikTok videos that mock strangers’ judgment of their relationship, showcasing the uniqueness of their sugar daddy and baby dynamic.
Semie admitted that people often misunderstand what it means to be a sugar baby. They associate it with being a gold digger, a sex worker, or an escort, but she insisted that’s far from the truth.
Her priority is dating someone who can provide her with an improved lifestyle that she otherwise can’t have. Claudio pays her bills and gives her credit cards instead of just handing over money.
The pair never had a sit-down conversation about what the financial standards would be and instead decided to “go with the flow.”
And her reaction when naysayers say she’s a gold digger? “Let’s face it, we’re all gold diggers in one way or another. Who is there digging for pebbles? I see it as a positive thing that I have a partner who prioritizes my financial stability. Everyone has a type and my type is rich,’ Semie claimed.
While Claudio, standing firmly by her side, affirmed, “I don’t care about their opinion. I know Semie, I understand our relationship and I am well aware of our dynamics.
“I believe the key is to nurture a mutually beneficial relationship, whatever its nature.”