Navigating social media isn’t always easy, especially for couples who don’t fit everyone’s expectations.
Millie, 21, from the Midlands, knows this all too well.
She and her partner Chelsea, 23, have faced a wave of online abuse simply for sharing their relationship on TikTok.
Critics have repeatedly claimed that Chelsea looks far younger than her actual age, calling her everything from Millie’s “little brother” to “son,” despite the two-year age difference.
The couple’s videos, where they appear affectionate and happy, have sparked endless debates among viewers who misinterpret Chelsea’s youthful appearance.
A Love That Started Young
Millie and Chelsea’s romance isn’t new—they’ve been together since their teenage years, building a life over more than a decade.
Their relationship has seen both highs and challenges, including attempts to start a family.
The couple has gone through 12 unsuccessful rounds of IVF, openly sharing their journey with their 14,000 TikTok followers.
Height and appearance seem to fuel much of the confusion: Millie stands at 5ft6, while Chelsea is 5ft1 with soft, youthful features.
In one viral video, Millie jokingly captioned a clip of them dancing, “Awaiting the little brother comments…”
The Real Impact of Online Abuse
For Millie, the trolling goes beyond mere jokes.
“It’s disgraceful because Chelsea is older than me,” she says.
“People call her my son, nephew, or brother. It’s frustrating when viewers make assumptions based on height or youthful features.”
Both support workers, Millie and Chelsea note that public outings can feel awkward due to judgmental stares.
“We’ve been made to feel we can’t act like a couple in public,” Millie explains.
“If someone saw me holding hands with my ‘son,’ we’d get funny looks.
We’ve learned to accept that we may not always appear like a normal couple to strangers.”
Despite the negativity, they maintain their closeness and continue to share loving moments online.
Public Reactions and Support
The trolls’ comments are often harsh: “There’s absolutely no way he is 21! I thought he is your brother,” one wrote, while another insisted, “It’s obviously sister and little brother—not Mum and son!”
But not everyone is judgmental. Supportive followers have praised the couple, reminding others that age appearance doesn’t define relationships.
One wrote, “Both female. I think married. Some people look younger. Doesn’t mean they are. Leave them be,” while another added, “They are a very cute couple… be well both of you because you are awesome.”
Controversial Holiday Choices
Even travel choices have sparked debate.
Millie and Chelsea recently shared highlights from their Dubai trip, raising eyebrows since homosexuality is illegal there.
Millie responded confidently: “When do you go to any country and say whether you’re gay or straight? No one knows who you are.”
The couple described their holiday as safe and enjoyable, comparing it to a trip to Spain.
“We’ve had the best experience. This is our experience and our opinions; others may differ, but if you’ve never been, you can’t judge,” Millie said.
Similar Stories in the Same-Sex Community
Unfortunately, Millie and Chelsea aren’t alone in facing this kind of scrutiny.
Another same-sex couple, Lauren Evens, 31, and her wife Hannah, 29, were trolled viciously after announcing their marriage.
People assumed Lauren, a mother-to-be, was marrying a “schoolboy” due to Hannah’s youthful appearance.
Despite the backlash, Lauren and Hannah pursued their dream of parenthood, traveling abroad for fertility treatment after facing high costs in the UK.
They married in August 2024 and conceived triplets shortly after, showing that love and family dreams can thrive regardless of public opinion.
Standing Strong Together
The stories of Millie and Chelsea, as well as Lauren and Hannah, highlight the resilience of same-sex couples in the face of misunderstanding and trolling.
While critics may misjudge or speculate, these couples continue to live authentically, support one another, and share their journeys publicly—proving that love isn’t defined by appearances or online opinions.
