Can I Lie To My Mom About My Girlfriend’s Age?

I just feel like she’s going to be really judgmental!
Q:
Would it be weird to lie to my Mom about my girlfriend’s age until she gets to know her better?
I’m 25 and my girlfriend is 38. We’re super happy, no weirdness or anything, I pursued her haha. My Mom is 50 and pretty traditional. My father died when I was a teenager, before I came out, and my Mom didn’t react well to me coming out, asked if I had been molested or how I got this way. Now she accepts it, and was gracious towards my ex but not warm and excited (asking about marriage, kids, etc) how she is with my siblings’ partners.
I just feel like she’s going to be really judgmental of my girlfriend being (just a little bit!!!!!) closer to her age than my age, especially cos she clea...

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