Lionel Richie is raisingeyebrowsas he debuted a new couple’s photo for Valentine’s 2021.

Happy couple also check.

With all these boxes checked off, you must be wondering what has the message boards pinging.

Lionel Richie at an event

Richie is reportedly 71, while Parigi is said to still be in her 30s (viaPage Six).

Happy Valentine’s Day from @lisaparigi_ and I [heart emojis]."

So what is the upset?

Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi Valentine pose

Talk about Lionel setting up his future," (viaTwitter).

Essentially, there’s an ick factor but why?

What is age-appropriate?

Now, to be clear, the relationship choices of two consenting adults are really none of our business.

So why can’t we stop talking about this recently re-noticed couple?

In fact, they look pretty darn happy.

Studies also find that your ick factor can be very subjective, based on age and upbringing.