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After 10-Year Split, Woman Says Ex 'Stole' Her Childbearing Years and Should Pay for IVF

Her letter to The Telegraph has spread online, with the advice columnist noting she likely has no legal basis to compel payment.

Overview

  • A 34-year-old wrote to The Telegraph’s Moral Money column saying her 38-year-old ex ended their decade-long relationship after deciding he was not ready for marriage or children.
  • She says she made career and financial compromises and co-owns a flat with him, and she wants him to fund IVF to preserve her fertility.
  • The woman reports that her former partner rejects any obligation to contribute and she describes being heartbroken and not ready to date.
  • The Telegraph’s columnist suggested she would likely lack legal standing to force payment for fertility treatment absent a formal basis.
  • Coverage by outlets and discussions on Reddit have amplified the story, with commenters debating moral responsibility, legal limits, and practical options.