I Created a Tinder Profile for My Lonely Mother, but Regretted It When I Saw Who Was Messaging Her — Story of the Day

Lucy, a 23-year-old woman, wanted to help her mother Phoebe, 56, find love after years of being alone. So, she set up a Tinder profile for her and even took photos to make her look great. But when Lucy discovered that her boss, Michael, was messaging her mom and had arranged a date, panic set in. Worried about how awkward it would be to have him as her stepfather, Lucy tried to sabotage the date by spilling coffee on his laptop. But the guilt caught up to her.

Later, Lucy came clean to her mom and Michael, realizing her selfish actions had hurt them both. Michael, understanding her concerns, decided to give the relationship a chance. By the end, Lucy accepted that her mom’s happiness mattered more than her fears, and she encouraged them to enjoy their dinner together, realizing love knows no age.