I’m 23 and marrying a man twice my age – people say it’s messed up but I’m actually the mature one

A 23-year-old fitness model has hit back at cruel trolls who described her relationship with a man 'twice her age' as 'messed up'.

Amira Rajab, from the US, is engaged to fitness coach Bryce Wood, 44, but denies the huge age difference is a warning sign for their relationship.

In fact, the young blonde claims she's actually 'the grown-up' in their relationship – and when they met 'years ago', neither knew how old the other was.

The couple has been engaged since July last year, when Amira was just 21.

Bryce constantly shows his support for Amira online by posting photos of her and commenting on the photos of her fitness competitions.

Amira's fans tell her she is too young to be with her partner

'The best partner I could ever wish for! I love you,” he recently wrote in a post in which she shared that she came third in a bikini competition.

His gushing tribute continues on his own page.

“Because spending time with you every day is a blessing,” he wrote alongside a photo of them together.

And hers were similar.

On a photo of the couple on the beach, she wrote: “I love living with you.”

And in others, she described him as the “best partner.”

But despite their obvious affection, people online refuse to suppress their criticism.

“I always think, 'awww,' but then think, what's going on that he can't find anyone his own age?” one woman wrote on a video.

Another claimed there's always 'some sort of red flag with older men'.

She insists that they are soulmates and that people don't understand their relationship

And people agreed: 'Women with life experience see the warning signs, while younger women unfortunately don't.'

“When she was born he was 21,” another fan wrote.

One woman warned that divorce is expensive and that you should 'think before you buy'.

'I did this. I'm 25 now and got a huge bill from my lawyer on VDAY.'

One even asked why her partner was 'looking for a younger woman'.

But Amira claimed that wasn't the case – adding that they met organically and hit it off before realizing the age difference.

She demanded that her followers not be so quick to judge.

She says she's more mature than him and that's why it works

'My family supports my relationship 100% because they know my fiancé.'

The glamorous model shared a photo from their engagement, calling it the “happiest day” of her life.

“I will love you forever, Bryce. “I can't wait to marry you,” she said.

Some people expressed their support for the couple or offered advice.

'As a couple with an age difference of 11 years, here's some advice! Don't tell anyone about the age difference because you will get commenters like that,” one woman said.

“I love you guys so much, you guys are adorable,” said another.