Why are people so judgmental of my relationship?

[Anonymous]

My (23y) girlfriend (18y) of 4 months now is really small. She has proportionate dwarfism, so from a distance she could be mistaken for a child, though up close she's clearly a woman. Due to her being super short but not being disproportionate the way most people with dwarfism are. Im fairly muscular and i'm 1' 5" taller, so I look huge next to her.

I've been facing a bunch of accusations of being a pedophile of some sort. Even though she is an adult, just because she's so little. I really don't know what to do. I love her, and wouldn't leave her. But I'm almost ashamed of public displays of affection because people give us some really bothered looks. I don't resent her for it. It's not her fault. But I find myself sometimes wishing she was a foot taller just so I could avoid the judgment.

[MAC1983]

When you mature enough to stop worrying what people might think your life becomes much easier. Takes time and dedication, though.

What does she think? If she is comfortable with these public displays of affection and you enjoy them should you limit yourselves because of what someone, out there, might think?

No, my man. Treat your girlfriend well and forget any noise around.

[MAC1983]

Well, thank you for the MHG! I hope you and your girlfriend are doing well, and ignoring any stupid judgements from anyone else.

[Avicenna]

Because they’re jumping to false conclusions