34-year-old says her ex owes her for “stealing” her childbearing years
PLUS: grown adults brawling over a Starbucks cup.
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Here are the latest trending internet culture stories today:
A 34-year-old says she should be financially compensated after her ex “stole” her childbearing years.
A woman is testing churches pretending to need baby formula to see which ones actually help. Most haven’t.
Was this woman right to reject her $898 Walmart ring?
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“I am seeking compensation”: 34-year-old says her ex owes her for “stealing” her childbearing years after 10-year relationship ends
After a decade-long relationship ended, a 34-year-old woman wrote to The Telegraph’s advice column claiming her ex-boyfriend “stole” her childbearing years.
She says she sacrificed career and financial opportunities while planning for a future with him, only for him to decide he wasn’t ready for marriage or kids. She believes that now she deserves financial compensation for the time she says she lost.
Pastors are crashing out after woman tests churches pretending to need baby formula to see who actually helps (most refused)
Nikalie Monroe’s idea was simple: call a church, tell them she’s a struggling mother who ran out of baby formula, and ask if they could help.
It’s not uncommon for American Christian conservatives to suggest we don’t need social welfare programs because churches will step up and help those in need. In the midst of a lengthy government shutdown that left tens of millions of Americans unsure when they would next receive SNAP benefits, this seemed like the perfect time to test that theory.
Turns out, the churches overwhelmingly weren’t willing to help.
“Nah, she’s right”: Woman rejects $898 Walmart ring, says it proves her boyfriend “doesn’t listen”
Relationship discourse is popping off on Instagram Threads after one woman revealed why she rejected her boyfriend’s engagement ring. She claimed that her refusal was not about the price, but about his failure to deliver the kind of ring she wanted despite telling him multiple times.
Lines have already been drawn over whether she was being petty or looking out for her future.
🕸️ Crawling the Web
🥜 “Most off-putting vibe ever:” A woman was accused of being rude over awkward drive-thru interaction that’s now been viewed more than 6 million times.
🧸 Grown adults are literally fighting over the Starbucks “Bearista” cup.
👽 Ryan Coogler is rebooting “The X-Files” and fans can’t wait. Here’s everything we know.
🧴 Shay Mitchell’s child skincare line has parents asking: What in the self-care hell is this?
🖥️ Apple TV’s new intro was made entirely with a physical glass set—no AI involved. Fans noticed, calling it the “biggest middle finger to Coca-Cola.”
🏩 Travelers say they were left “on the street” after Marriott and Sonder abruptly split.
🔥 Hot on the Dot
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