Serena Williams’ ex-coach tired of mother-daughter assumptions with partner with 22-year age gap

A four-time Olympian who is 22 years older than her partner is tired of people always assuming they are mother and daughter.

Rennae Stubbs, also known for coaching Serena Williams and as an ESPN analyst, is opening up about her private life in an effort to address the stigma surrounding age-gap relationships. The 52-year-old first met her partner, Eden Bruce, 30, five years ago when they both worked in the tennis industry.

The two are happy in their relationship but are tired of people making “uncomfortable” assumptions about their union. Eden, head coach of AFL women’s side Ipswich Eagles, told What’s The Jam: “The most uncomfortable assumption people make about us is that we are ‘mother and daughter’. After my appearance caught up with my age Previously, I thought this was going to continue to happen.”

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“Eden is so mature and has been mature beyond her years for years, so I never worried,” said Renee, who lives in New York City.

When asked what attracted her to Eden, the tennis star added: “Eden’s kindness, not just to me but to everyone she meets. “She’s so easy to get along with. “

The couple occasionally receive hateful comments online, but they say the biggest problems happen in person, from awkward head-turning to unwanted comments from passers-by. Eden said: “We know the world will never understand but we are a normal couple.

“Two willing adults who, despite their age differences, happen to have a lot in common. Although age is not how we define the quality of our relationship. We have learned to take it in stride and laugh when we can. Because let’s be honest, without the humor To help us get through these awkward interactions, we would have broken up years ago.”

Rene said: “My family and friends loved Eden. I’m sure they thought I was a little crazy at first, but when they met and saw how easy-going she was, they naturally fell in love with her too.”

Despite the longevity of their relationship, the beginning of their romance proves that Rocky and Eden are adjusting to dating someone older than her. She said: “It was a bit daunting at first, but I got over it quickly and never thought about it again!

“It seems like a lot to people watching, but we, our friends and family don’t even blink. Rennae has a young, fun energy and I’m kind of an ‘old soul,’ so people tell me. I I think We meet perfectly in the middle.

“I think for us (for me) I have been the most mature partner in most of our previous relationships. So I feel very relaxed now, no pressure, no immature arguments. Every aspect of our relationship is Better than anything before. “We are equal. “

As for the future, the pair hopes to spend more time traveling together, with a trip to Italy planned for later this year.