MY 80 YEAR OLD FRENCH MOTHER MEETS MY 25 YEAR OLD BOYFRIEND
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.พ. 2022
- My French mother hasn't met Philip since he became my boyfriend. Because there's a 21 year age gap between us, and my mother isn't known for hiding her emotions, I don't know how she'll react...
The Chateau Diaries Episode 287 ✨🏰✨
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I am 75 yrs old. I have no regrets. But if I could go back and have a ‘do-over’ I’d live my life as you are living it now Stephanie. You and Philip are kind, loving people. Nothing about that is wrong!
BINGO!
Reincarnation the absolute do-over
Gerry was a great foil for all the relationship stuff. He’s right, it’s what’s in one’s heart that matters. If anything these difficult times have taught us to value love and kindness. Enjoy your break.
Maybe gerry next to partner up at Chateau de la Love
I was 19 years older than my partner
I attended his 21st birthday party when I was almost 40
We were together for 11 years before he died in an accident 5 years old
We were soulmates and connected on so many levels
We were on a spiritual journey together
The age gap is irrelevant
You and Phillip are meant to be together
Celebrate every moment ❤️
I’m so sorry that you lost him so young ❤️
Thank you for sharing your beautifu story. Very sad that you lost him but goes to show you we simply cannot know the future and should just take advantage of the present(when you got together perhaps others might have told you but what about when you grow old: you may get sick or die before him). Such worries never had to be faced because he sadly left this earth too soon but glad you had the time together and seem to have taken each day at a time.
My partner is 44 and I am 65 and we are very happy together. Love knows no bounds, including age. Good for you guys!
I love it when Jerry is in the videos. He is such a character with his accent and plaids.Always something interesting going on and this particular one is so colorful!
And with such good humour...a really loveable person
Isabel is so "ISABEL".....
Percy your a real character and the love on both of your faces, is why we miss you both on Chateau diary ❤❤❤❤
When I, Stephanie at 48, met my Philippe he was 24, half my age. You can imagine what was said to me from every side. We didn't care, we had fun, we bought two dogs, went out dining three times a week, went to Amsterdam then NY ( his first time on a plane ) and generally had a good time. We even moved to South America from France. Best to go with your heart and not listen to jealous old farts who would LOVE to do the same thing. Life is short. xxxxxx
I think there is a point where stuff like this can be inappropriate. I wouldn't do it, date someone younger than my children, and I think in most cases it wouldn't work out. But this case is different. Phillip is very mature, and Stephanie is still young and very beautiful. Also their tastes and interests are an incredible once-in-a-lifetime match. But you don't need to think anyone who disapproves is jealous. The only thing I'm jealous of is Stephanie's great figure!
@@TheFiown frankly its pretty gross that gap in age!
@@HopeLaFleur1975 As I said I would not consider a younger man at my age or for that matter any man at all, I am happy alone. When I met my own Philippe I certainly had no intention of having an affair and even less of a relationship but one day we realised that we were living together, it just happened. I had been in a string of abusive relationships and he was nice to me and at that point I needed that. My own daughter who is 48 is with a 24 year old man and she is blissfully happy. She lost her husband to a horrible cancer three years ago and was not in a good way until she met her boyfriend. It will not last as they never do but if it put's he back into life then who cares, not me.
@@HopeLaFleur1975 Love is never gross.
Go for it
My dearest husband was 12 years younger than me. I never noticed it a bit. He made me laugh every single day. We were truly soul mates. He is gone now but I miss him so much that I can't breathe sometimes. Age means nothing!!
I am so sorry that you miss him so deeply. It was wonderful that you had such a deep love. Not everyone has that.
I'm sorry for this difficult lost and pain. Wishing you light and peace.
It's hard. I'm in the same boat. Age means noting.
I know I’m way too late but I just want to add - my mom is 17 years older than my dad and they have been married happily over 40 years. No one gets to judge other than the 2 people involved. And personally as someone who has watched the newer episodes since I just discovered you recently I’m so glad Philip is an integral part of your story - even though you were forced to reveal more than you wanted to
Philip is soooo way beyond his young years and you are so lively and energetic your souls meet in the middle--
Nothing like putting your mother on the spot while she is trying to eat her dinner. I love your father's artwork. He was an amazing artist. Percy and your mom are a beautiful couple. It's good to see Gerry looking healthy and happy.
Personally I can’t think of any 25 year olds I could possibly consider as a boyfriend but I do know people who have spouses 20 years apart and they’re happy so doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. Stephanie is 25 at heart and she and Philip have so much fun together. What could be better?
I think Philip is a 60 year old man at heart.... Lol
@Cat T. Whoa! Jealous much? Philip contributes so much. The channel is so much better since he showed up. He does so much. And he's refreshingly mature and a true gentleman. If I didn't think he was perfect for Stephanie I'd hightail it to France and snatch him up. He's a true gem. They have so much in common. I'm so very happy for them.
@Cat T. I didn’t mean my comment to spark any sort of cynicism. Who are we to judge?
@Cat T. - what a horrible comment to make- what a sad sack you are
@Cat T. none of your business, is it?
My husband is 13yrs older than I am and we've been happily married for 33yrs! Age is just a number, if you love each other, love life and make what time you have together count, nothing and no one will tear you apart! Stay true to yourselves and if history is anything to go by, many relationships where the woman is the older partner lasts and is usually heavenly when the male partner is more attentive and therefore well worth plunge! lol My own grandparents were married in 1929 and their relationship lasted until my grandfather passed in 1984, and gran lived on to be 104 until she passed in 2004! She was older then he was!
my husband is 16 years older, everyone said this wouldn't last... 19 years married and 3 children by now:-) You know the song absolute beginners? the line "as long as we're together, the rest can go to hell" just nails it;-)
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. I knew a dear man in his mid 40s who was married 4 times, each time to a woman in her 20s. Each time, the marriage ended. After the babies, the young women wanted to go out to dance parties. He was always uncomfortable going to dance clubs with 20-somethings bopping around, embarrassed really. So, sometimes, stage of life can make a negative impact - a 50-year old may be on the way to winding down while and 25 year old is winding up! But one can’t make a general rule.
I can see where you get your beauty, intelligence, talent and artistic nature...your mother is amazing! Your father was amazing as well, love his art and your parents' home! WOW! Phillip is a soulmate 100 percent! You both look and ARE so wonderful together!!! Enjoy one another and we can see that you do, what a beautiful life you have!
After more than 3 weeks binge watching all your vlogs from the start I finally come to this one.. it was lovely to see your romance grow, It wasn't only obvious in the amount of time you spent together but also in the way you interact and especially in the way you look at each other. I wish the both of you lots of love and all the luck in the world.Also for sweet Nathalie en Amaury. 😍 Lalande is truly a house filled with love and laughter 😃
😘 from Belgium
Mummy and Percy are looking so well. And Stephanie, Phillip and Gerry look like they’re having a lovely family holiday, it looks glorious.
Mommy...
The monkey mess, Mommy saying "I don't like being told what to do", Jerry's Sherry, the whole video was priceless. And no one that matters care about the age difference. We love you both and am so happy you found one another!
I adore the beach house. Your father’s art just jumps out and is exquisite. I think he needs to be displayed and aknowled.
I agree!
So fun to rewatch...
The sound of the ocean has me in tears! I was in South Africa a few years ago and I fell in love with the people I met and the country! Proximity to the ocean was my favourite part … when I can’t sleep I play the videos of the waves and wind and it’s very calming! Thanks for the lovely visit!
This brings back so many memories! ♥
I lived in Kwazulu for 5 years as a child, just an hour away from Durban. Moved back to my birth-country, Germany, in 1989 and I still miss Africa. Never had the chance to visit there again.
Before we left in '89, friends of ours gifted us a goodbye-stay at their beach house in Balito. It looked just like the area your mother lives in, and these monkeys were there, too. You couldn't leave any windows open, or they'd get in. XDXDXD
One day, they sat in the driveway and I fed them cookies. My mother was scared they'd bite my hand off, but they were actually very careful and cute.
You just took me back to my childhood and to much happier days with this video! I'm wishing you loads of fun with your family and that beautiful place if you're currently still there, and a safe journey back home when the time comes. ♥
The beach house looks like it was built for your father's art. LOVE both!
You do you girlfriend - be true to yourself and ignore the silly comments - this is your show. Love to you, your family and Phillip - what an amazing trip :)
So lovely to see you finally with your mum and Percy after so long! Every relationship is so important and these last few years have brought that home for many of us. You've kept me as sane as I can be through all this. Thank you ....stay safe....and be happy. BTW my mom was 15 years older than my dad!!! Hugs to you all!
So love Gerry he’s a real card ! Stephs mother needs her own show ! Good luck for the future to you Stephanie and Phillip
Stephanie, your mum is such a treasure. I cannot believe she's 80 !! It's lovely to see you all doing well, and enoying a bit of time off from Lalande ! Enjoy your loved ones ! Lots of love to you all. It's very cheering to watch your videos as always :)
Watching Your casual interactions with your mummy is so REFRESHING. Stephanie, u never cease to entertain in the best way possible. That is why to me, you are the Queen of TH-cam. And, EVERYONE LOVES YOUR PHILIP. Enjoy your well deserved vacation!!!! 🦓🐵🐯🏖🌞
I believe there's already a Queen of Utube Helen of Georgia At least that's what I saw and she's 83 yrs old I think Stephanie is the Princess of her Castle
She is everyone’s Queen! 😜😍🥰
Very excited about you and Philip! I had a boyfriend 19 years younger than me for a year, then he met a younger woman that he worked with and could talk to her about work, which he could not do with me 😔 so we parted ways. He was a very nice man and we got along very well. Everything is not about age. Love to you both! 🌟🌷💖🌀
Absolutely love living vicariously through your adventures! Beautiful beach house and the little monkeys were cute. I’m 7 years older and never happier. What’s important is the love.
My husband was 25 years older than myself and we were happily married for 22 years. We were best friends and had many things in common much like Stephanie and Phillip. Like my husband, Stephanie is very young at heart and I think that makes all the difference! I am glad that Isabelle is understanding and accepting of the situation. She loves her daughter and who wouldn’t want their child to be happy in life, love and laughter! 🥂
What a joy to see Isabelle and Percy surrounded by love! See you soon back at LaLande!❤️
Hi 👋 dear, how are you doing today?
I'm glad to see you all having such a good time together. If it counts for anything age is just a number. It's what's in the ❤️ that matters. Just enjoy and treasure the moment.❤️🙏🏰
I knew Mummy would put your happiness at the top of her list, of why not! The beach house is just beautiful! I love it there. Those monkeys are adorable, perhaps not so much in the house for a sugar raid, but cute outside. I am so glad to see Mummy and Percy so happy and you and Phillip too, what great times together, Enjoy let nothing spoil it!
That was just a real treat watching all of you together so happy and enjoying life !
I simply was smiling the whole way through this video. Your family is just lovely. And Your mom and Percy are so cute! Couldn't have made planned greater content than that monkey break in. So fun!
you can eat the sugar just don't break the dishes... or poop in the house lol
Isabelle looks more beautiful each time one sees her. She's got a lovely smile...it radiates all around her. And Percy is adorable with her, truly a joyful partnership.
That was just delightful! I wish the whole bunch of you you lasting happiness.
Love it when Percy said get those heels on 👠😂 he's so sweet.. 💖
Really lovely to see you all having fun and enjoying your time away 😍 food also looks great😋xx
I loved that too. Percy is a Heel Man…😊😊😊
And Isabelle DID end up in the heels! 🥰
It’s so nice to see mummy and Percy. Have an amazing vacation!
Being a South African I know that you should never feed wild animals ever. Even feeding birds in your garden, due to their calls, encourages monkeys or apes to arrive. Baboons can be extremely dangerous particularly the loners who have been kicked out of the troop, so do take care.
NEVER ever feed wild animals near your house . In the wild in time of drought yes but not near your habitation . If you stop feeding them by mistake they will retaliate and be very distructif in doing so .They can become very nasty . That goes for birds too especialy parrots .
You all make me smile….your laughing and appreciation of another is beautiful. And I forget how funny Jerry is🥰
Stephanie you have a beautiful life! Congratulations to you and Philip.
Hi 👋 dear, how are you doing today?
I am a South African and have lived in France for more than 20 years but I still miss the coast. I remember many happy holidays on South Broom beach and seeing the vegetation and the monkeys has brought me to tears.
Never visited there but the place was absolutely beautiful!!
My mom is 25 years older than her now husband, he’s even a bit younger than my brother LOL. I am around 6 years older than my BF, I guess it runs in the family LOL. My point is, age is just a number… you look happy and that’s all that matters! Love is LOVE! Greetings to the whole family!
Goodness, off to a wild start with all that monkey business and ending quietly with Isabelle's "I'm delighted." It's a simple statement confirming that in the realm of human emotions, love does not set boundaries and age is irrelevant between two levelheaded adults. Which is clearly why in the overwhelmingly favorable court of public opinion and Lalanders everywhere, any objections to Stephanie’s and Philip’s right to happiness as a loving couple are unjustifiable and hereby dismissed. Now please carry-on at Lalande with life, love and laughter as usual, and an early Happy Valentine’s Day wish to all.
Hear, hear! 👑
Michael t you are very eloquent.
@Cat T. Yikes. Who hurt you.
@Cat T. You do have the option of not watching.
Michael T: I couldn't agree with you more. As you said, age is irrelevant between two levelheaded adults.
Aw it's so lovely seeing your mother again! She's so genuine.. and Percy!! So good to see they're happy and healthy ❤
I like Percy, he seems like a cool guy. Happy you get to see your mom after so long. Times with loved ones are sooooo important. 🤗
Your mom said it just right. She is happy that her beautiful daughter is happy and that Philip is contributing to that happiness. Love is ageless, colorless, and makes life wonderful. I am so happy to watch your adventures and wish you many happy years. And maybe even a future wedding in your beautiful chapel. 😍
What a wonderful spot!
Do be careful and don't leave alcohol in old decanters for any length of time. The alcohol leaches the lead from the crystal. New decanters have a coating on the interior to prevent this.
Enjoy your holiday!❤️
I didn't know that, thanks. Guess we must drink it all in one evening. 🤪
I love your father's paintings. You could make a gallery of his work in one part of the chateau.
I believe she does have several of her Father's paintings in the chateau.
Steph : my old grand mother at 103 would have said about you and Philip " You only get one chance to live happily ever after " and that says it all......so lovely to see you all together again and hear the banter,,have fun ....Cherryl from Canada
Percy and your mum are just gorgeous. He’s hilarious.
Seeing you all together makes my heart smile. How wonderful.
It’s so lovely to see you all together under the sun and enjoying each other’s company so much (as usual)! What a beautiful home and a few cheeky monkeys can’t spoil that :D Enjoy! ☀️🙈🙉🙊♥️
I am 6 years older than my boyfriend and for 30 years we have been loving each other and it's heaven to have a man that I can be "me" with. You and Phillip are so good together he is older than his years and you are younger than yours. Love finds a way my dears, don't sweat the numbers.
Steph your mother is looking fab... hope that you relaxed while you where visiting
Fantastic video guys. There is 18 years age difference between me and my partner and this year we been together 19 years. And still in love ♥️♥️
Its so lovely to see you all together again! ❤️❤️❤️
Mummy and Percy 💝 so precious!! And I’m so glad you two are “out” yourselves 😘
Ohhh Stephanie the look on your mum face, I feel she held back commenting on you taking over her home! Deciding what she should have reminds me of my mum!
Thank you for the sounds of the waves and the beautiful sunshine😄 We are in the midst of a big snow storm right now, so this vlog was perfect👏🏻
Great to see Madame Isabelle and Percy in great form.
Lovely Gerry bright and always smiling.
Have a great Holliday ❤️
Loved seeing Percy and Isabelle. You can just feel the love between them. And who wouldn't want funny, sweet Gerry in their life? He's the best. And Stephanie, you and Philip are perfect together in my opinion. It's your life and no one has the right to take away your happiness. Can't wait to see what you have planned for Valentine's Day.
Oh, my goodness, Stephanie! When you called out, "Hello!" on the stairs, you sounded exactly like your mother! As far as you and Phillip are concerned, you have such a young heart, and he has such an old soul, you seem perfectly well matched.
Bingo! Young heart, old soul, well said!
The love and friendship, and care that you all show eachother is ageless.
Ah that was just a treat. I smiled the whole way through.
I was waiting and waiting for this. Its lovely. The monkeys, mummy, Percy, Philip - and I am so glad Jerry is there too. I can't wait for the safari.
This was wonderful I had such a chuckle at mummy being put on the spot about Philip 😅
As the old saying goes age is just a number, my husband is 21 years older than me we have been together 26 year & married 24 people used to say he was my sugar daddy or I wanted a father figure but we didn’t care we are happy & now no one bats a eyelid. I wish you every happiness. Xxx❤️🇬🇧😘😍
You all are such a fun bunch. You & your mother both look so young and beautiful!
Such a beautiful area and home! Love seeing you all together!
I was a bit surprised about Phillip too when it was announced. But it was also a relief to see Stephanie have so many things in common with a man that also prefers a relationship with someone of the opposite sex. It only took an extra 21 years.
Is so nice you all together in the beautiful beach house. I think Mummy's answer to the relationship was perfect as a mother she just wants you happy!
So happy you and Philip were able to get to South Africa!! Dan and everyone doing a great job at LeLande . We all missed “ mummy ” and Percy!
Oh I am so happy that you are all together in South Africa. Thank you for a wee peek into your time there. Isabelle and Percy are so well suited as are you, Steph, and Phillip. It is a delight to see you all. Much love from Cathy in Victoria.
So nice to see reunited with mummy and Percy…looks a stunning place 😍
Of course she is delighted. There’s not a mother on this earth who wouldn’t be delighted to have Philip date their daughter. He is the loveliest man and I really forget that there is an age difference between you two. It’s so irrelevant. You’re both happy and that is all that matters x
I totally agree Donna. 👍
He is an old soul
I love your Mum and family 🥰. Love the cocktail table you made for yourselves, so lovely. Secret…you and Philip getting together comes to no surprise to most of us, and to those who are surprised, they were wishing it. ❤️
@@tamirenno5845 truth!
I loved seeing you all sitting at the table, each with your own distinct accent, and yet you are all family!
Lol so true
I did enjoy this video, especially the meal at the end, it was hilarious. Percy is so funny just like Gerry. More please
Take happiness wherever you find it. You make a wonderful couple. Live, Love, Laugh.
Stephanie, I love that you and Phillip are together. You do not fall in love with someone of a certain age...you falk in love with their soul
That home is truly beautiful, but I love the chateau!
What a beautiful paradise to live!!! Lovely video! Love is so beautiful when it comes from the soul!!! Hugs everyone!!
Love this video! I think Phillip is the perfect companion and addition to The Chateau Diaries!
One beautiful moment follows another. You are all so much yourselves and that is most of the joy of joining you, though only through video. Stephanie, I love your father's paintings and wish there was a full episode showing them and telling the story of art in his life.
SO happy that you're with Philip! I always did wonder and who cares about the age difference. It's just a number. What counts is that you are both happy 😍😍
What an episode. I haven’t laugh this much for a long time. Long live the madness that is Lalande in France or South Africa
Hi 👋 Galandra, how are you doing today?
Age only matters if you have nothing in common to enjoy. 21 years isn't much. Love is love.
@@jennymay4720 really? Many younger people don’t want kids…
I don't know what jenny may said as it was deleted, but suffice it to say, the whys and details of their relationship, beyond what they choose to reveal,
is noneofourbusiness.
Live and let live. It's their life; let them live it...and make their own rules.
What a beautiful place!! Your Mommy and Percie are adorable!! Thank you for taking us along!!
this vlog was 10/10 loved the vibe, felt like i was hanging out with friends (though that could've been the wine). it's always lovely when different generations just hang out
ps your father's art never fails to impress. Thanks for sharing ❤
So happy for you both you deserve so much happiness and More ❤️
"Ain't love grand?" Love has no respect for age'; it is what it is! My late husband was 20 years older than I and we had many many years of love and regard!
I can’t tell you how much joy these videos bring to me! I was having a melancholic day (nothing happened, it was just my head lol) but watching this brightened up my mood and made me feel so heartened by the genuine love and joy that your family shares. So blessed! And thank you! 😘❤️
So happy for you all being together and your joy is contagious 💗
Isabel is holding back. My parents were mental health care professionals too, I know that look.
Be happy, don’t ask loaded questions.
My mother never holds back - it’s a blessing and a curse 😂
Lovely beach house. Good to see you all together. Happy is a blessing.
Your mother said it perfectly! Cheers to happiness!
Such a happy vlog!! Absolutely great to watch!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I only caught the last part of the premier, so I’ll have to go back and watch the video…this time with my husband, Joe. He loves watching your channel as well. I first saw you on some old reruns of Escape To The Chateau DIY (the first time you appeared on the show) after our return in 2019 to the U.S.A. from living in Europe. One day I was perusing through TH-cam and I immediately recognized you and your chateau…the rest is history! You continue to be a bright, cheerful and uplifting blessing to us. Thank you! Oh, before I go, my mother is also French. She comes from the Charente region. I love when you tell the history/stories of everything you share with us. It really helps me to feel connected to my heritage and reawaken the longing to know more about my ancestry. Thanks, again! Best wishes and blessings! A. King
This channel brings me tremendous joy!
Love the beautiful beach house and so happy that Stephanie got to see her mother. So glad to see Mommy liked Phillip and agrees with Stephanie's relationship with him. God Bless and safe travels. Kathy 🇺🇸