General · 15 February 2026
78-year-old woman quits apps after men call her fake

Stella Ralfini, a 78-year-old beauty writer, has abandoned online dating sites in her search for a companion. She deleted her Match.com account after several users claimed her youthful photos were created by artificial intelligence. While men in their 50s showed interest, she now seeks a partner her own age through in-person social gatherings to share romantic moments like sunsets.
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