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.