84‑year-old's cautionary tale: Love, deceit, and looking forward after breakup with much younger man

Many warned Iris that the young Egyptian man was more interested in her wealth than in her. Yet she believed there was genuine affection between them and intended to prove skeptics wrong. Unfortunately, after nearly four years of disagreements relating to household duties and finances, their relationship couldn't stand the test of time.

Now, Iris is eyeing a new prospect while also consoling another woman stung by Mohamed. "A few weeks ago, she reached out to me through Facebook. She's also a retiree, a grandmother," Iris revealed in an interview with The Sun.

When Iris asked Mohamed to leave her home, he quickly moved in with another older woman. Iris expressed no regret or jealousy, only concern for the next senior woman who might be hurt by him.

Hers and my 'romance' were strikingly similar. Initially, Mohamed was over the top. He presented her flowers on their first meeting and made many promises. A few days later, he surprised her with a ring. His behavior in the bedroom was exactly as he'd treated me," Iris shared candidly.

What started intensely eventually fizzled out. Iris was stunned by how rapidly Mohamed changed. Over time, she realized their relationship was more about one-sided benefit than genuine affection.

"He's aware that I'm in touch with his latest partner, assuming we're arguing over him. Actually, I'm warning other women about his modus operandi. Hopefully, they'll learn before they're duped. Despite always considering myself sharp, his charm blinded me," Iris explained.

Iris first encountered Mohamed in a Facebook group for atheists. A whirlwind romance ensued, culminating in a trip to Egypt. Waiting for her with flowers, he seemed to be genuinely fascinated by her. A month later, they got married and Mohamed moved into Iris’s home in England.

"Making love with him, I felt youthful again. I'd been celibate for 27 years following my divorce," Iris admitted.

However, their relationship quickly soured. Mohamed showed no inclination to help with household chores and insisted that Iris left the house to him in her will, despite her having promised it to her two sons.

"I question whether I truly loved him. He became incredibly demanding. I spent a fortune on his visa to England and our combined travels. He seldom reached for his wallet. I knew this relationship had to end," Iris confessed.

Iris has now connected with a charming 76-year-old man from Wales. They communicate daily through social media, and she's smitten with her new interest.

"Although he's younger than me, we're more age-compatible. We chat about everything. He's fascinating and well-educated. Quite the opposite of Mohamed," she added.