Woman Demands Compensation from Ex-Partner for Stolen Childbearing Years (3 photos)

A 34-year-old British woman, dumped after a ten-year relationship, wants financial compensation. She believes her ex-boyfriend deprived her of the opportunity to have children.





According to the woman, her ex-husband should pay for IVF or egg freezing. She shared her opinion anonymously in The Telegraph's "Moral Money" column.

"He says that at 38, he feels like he still has ten years of life ahead of him, full of pleasure and a successful career. "He's not ready for marriage and children, but he understands that this has become my priority, so he's leaving," the woman wrote.

"I'm 34 years old, and I'm ready for marriage and motherhood. But suddenly I'm alone and emotionally drained. I'm furious, he stole my time, and I want him to pay."



The woman said she had to give up her career to fulfill her ex's terms. He promised to become the primary breadwinner if they had children.

"Now I feel vulnerable because of these compromises and I demand compensation," she fumed. "Shouldn't he take responsibility for helping me cope with the consequences of his changed views and broken promises?"

Columnist Sam Secombe was sympathetic to the situation but acknowledged that legal action was futile.

"IVF and egg freezing are expensive, and naturally, a man should contribute, since you made the decision together and your choice influenced the overall timing. But if he's not ready, the law won't force him."



The post went viral on social media, but the author's readers didn't support it. Many wondered: why did she wait 10 years for her boyfriend to move on to the next stage?

"Responsibility is important," wrote one. "You make your own choices, which have consequences. You chose this person, and no one is responsible for your voluntary decisions."

"Have you heard of the two-year rule?" asked another user. "If your relationship hasn't reached a new stage within two years, it's best to break up. Most relationships have a lifespan."