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New York Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Cheapskate shocks woman with $250 bill for ‘dating expenses' — broken down on an Excel spreadsheet
Falling in love can come at a high cost, nowadays — especially if you're dating a penny-pincher with access to Microsoft Office. Nickeling and diming, wining and dining. While the acts seem to be mutually exclusive, a frugal fella proved he can be both a cheapo and a wannabe Prince Charming, creating a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet and demanding his inamorata repay him nearly $300 for their romantic outings. And now, she's wondering if his money moves are a 'huge red flag.' Advertisement 6 A Gen Z woman is left stunned after her 32-year-old boyfriend of one month asks her to repay him for their date nights. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – 'He's been pursuing me, then sent me a spreadsheet asking to be reimbursed for our dates?? Am I overreacting?,' a 23-year-old woman asked Reddit of her 32-year-old miserly man. Splitting the check on dates has become a hot-button issue online in recent months. While some ladies remain adamant that it's the dude's duty to cover all costs, a select few sirens don't mind going Dutch (kinda). Advertisement But this Redditor is hopelessly on the fence about pursuing a romance with a skinflint. The troubled twosome, from Florida, has been an item for 'a little over a month now,' spending quality time together 'at least [four] times a week,' the Gen Z gal explained. 'He was very persistent in pursuing me,' she added, 'constantly texting, making plans, asking me to go on runs, bike rides, beach days, and inviting me to dinner, bars and even paying for Ubers to and from his place.' 6 The unnamed woman was initially swept off her feet by the seemingly special treatment her guy had shown her throughout their brief courtship. Kalim – Advertisement Much to her chagrin, however, the sweet treats were no cheap thrills — and she learned that the hard way, when he stuck her with the bill. 'Hate to ask but can [you] Venmo or Zelle me some [money] for the last few weeks?' read the guy's payback ask, per a screenshot of the text message, accompanied by a snapshot of his spreadsheet. The detailed document included dates and purchases, such as cigarettes procured on June 28, a $50 bar tab, and an $89 restaurant fee. The tight-fisted Romeo offered his would-be Juliette a to-the-penny breakdown of exactly how much dough he shelled out on each occasion. For her share of the fun, the unsuspecting sweetheart's grand total came to a staggering $249.31. Advertisement 6 The Reddit user shared images of her fella's funky request for a refund. Reddit 'I know [you] got me some stuff which I'm appreciative of, and definitely happy to cover most things like our date night and drinks and stuff,' continued the Scrooge via text. 'But [you] never paid me for the first round of stuff from a few weeks ago, and money [is] a little tight for me and a source of stress [right now with] working two jobs, etc.' Cutting her a bit of a break, the money-grubber agreed to let his paramour pay only $100 of the $249. But, after she sent the funds, he requested an additional $90 for a small debt she owed his buddy. And, unsurprisingly, the shakedown left the Gen Zer feeling let down. 6 The man's Excel spreadsheet came complete with dates, locations and exact costs for every time he'd splurged on the 23-year-old object of his affection. Reddit 'I truly can't believe it,' she whined on Reddit, claiming that prior to pressuring her for a repayment, her love interest was a chivalrous dreamboat — he'd even waited patiently for their first kiss. But the itemized charges felt like a kiss-off. 'It felt transactional and weirdly formal, especially since he was the one initiating nearly all the plans,' said the disillusioned darling. Advertisement 'What's even more confusing,' she added, 'after sending this, he still insists on seeing me and continuing to date. Like, you want to invoice me and kiss me?' 6 The crestfallen gal questioned whether she was 'overreacting' to her honey's not-so-sweet demands. SASITHORN – 'I've picked up the tab quite a few times [on] dinner, drinks, etc., without making a thing of it,' she ranted. 'I've never asked him to pay me back or keep score. I thought we were just getting to know each other and splitting things organically, like adults, especially since he's about 10 years older than I am.' 'So,' she questioned in conclusion, 'am I overreacting or under-reacting…[is this] a huge red flag?.' Advertisement 6 Virtual whistleblowers warned the woman that the guy's spreadsheet was 'American Psycho'-inspired behavior. Reddit And social media is shaking its head, 'Yes.' 'Sending you a spreadsheet is giving American Psycho,' warned a commenter. 'RUN.' Advertisement 'Relationships shouldn't feel like a business transaction with spreadsheets and invoices. Fairness and trust go a long way without all the drama,' another agreed. 'This guy is a giant cluster of red flags waving around,' an equally stunned spectator wrote. 'A 32-year-old man who cannot keep his own expenses and budget in check, especially working two jobs, has other major issues going on.'
New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Fake Aadhaar, residence certificate racket busted in Telangana
ADILABAD: Utnoor ASP Kajol Singh stated that police arrested members of a gang involved in creating fake Aadhaar cards and residence certificates. Out of 12 accused, three—Sheikh Kalim (34), Sheikh Farid (59), and Jadhav Gajanand (35), all residents of Islampur village in Ichoda mandal have been remanded to judicial custody. On June 25, at Ichoda police station, it was discovered that Sahni Suraj had submitted a fake certificate claiming he was from Islamnagar to gain employment with the CISF. However, during police verification, it was revealed he hails from Uttar Pradesh. The provided address details in Islamnagar, were found to be false. Further investigation revealed that nine persons from Uttar Pradesh had approached local residents offering Rs 1 lakh per document to obtain fake Aadhaar and residence certificates. Initially, Deepak Tiwari obtained an Aadhaar card for Rs 4,000 and sought a residence certificate from the panchayat secretary, who refused to sign as he was not a local. Sheikh Farid and Sheikh Kalim, one of whom is the husband of the former sarpanch, forged the panchayat secretary's signature and obtained a fake residence certificate through Mee Seva. After Deepak Tiwari secured employment, the remaining eight followed the same path and also joined the CISF using forged documents. Verification later confirmed none were residents of Islamnagar. In total, Rs 9 lakh was agreed upon for the fake documentation. Of this, Rs 3 lakh went to Sheikh Farid and Sheikh Kalim, while the remaining Rs 6 lakh is reportedly in Uttar Pradesh. When local resident Jadhav Gajanand discovered the forgery, he attempted to extort money and was paid Rs 20,000.
New York Post
24-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Toxic ‘muscle mommy' versus ‘Pilates princess' trend can have lasting negative effects, experts say
'Thin is in' — again — and social media is to blame, critics say. The rise of trendy weight-loss drugs like Ozempic has turbocharged a new wave of toxic body standards. But it's not just the shots fueling the shift. In digital wellness circles, a not-so-subtle transformation is playing out. People are ditching the 'muscle mommy' aesthetic and opting for the pilates look instead. Kalim – Once celebrated for strength and powerlifting prowess, the 'muscle mommy' movement — a term used to describe strong, muscular women who strength train — is being replaced by a wave of Pilates-obsessed influencers pushing a leaner, daintier aesthetic, which was originally reported on by PureWow. After years of hyping up CrossFit and lifting heavy in the name of being 'strong, not skinny,' gym-goers on TikTok and Instagram are now sharing why they've ditched heavy deadlifts for leg circles, blaming weights for making them look too beefy. And sadly, these people pushing their pilates obsession are creating a bigger problem. Pilates-obsessed people are creating a bigger problem without even realizing it. Vasyl – Body types shouldn't be a trend, critics argue, warning that this narrow image of what a 'fit' body should look like may actually discourage people from working out altogether — or worse, spiral them into obsessive, unhealthy routines. Case in point: TikTok is filled with videos of women analyzing their bodies, torn between the 'muscle mommy' look or the 'Pilates princess' aesthetic. Social media videos captioned 'Pilates hourglass' and 'pilates body > gym body' are just adding to a body insecurity epidemic among women. 'It's important to remember that exercise is about feeling strong and healthy, not fitting a certain look. Enjoying Pilates or any workout doesn't mean you have to look like the people you see online,' Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a neuropsychologist based in New York City, told PureWow. 'Seeing the same body type repeatedly on social media can make people feel like they have to look that way to be accepted,' she told the outlet. Hafeez said that comparing your body to others online leads to low self-esteem. 'It can also make people feel like their worth depends on how they look, instead of who they are. This pressure can lead to harmful habits.' The 'muscle mommy' versus 'Pilates princess' debate even made its way to Reddit, where an entire thread exists of women sharing their thoughts about the toxicity of all of it. 'Yes! Do both, do it ALL. I lift heavy, do yoga and pilates, work on Hiit and cardio, dance my heart out. Life is meant for movement, and different ways of moving bring different joys,' shared on user. ''Muscle Mommy' always has and forever will make me want to f—ing vomit. I hate it so much,' quipped someone else. 'It's such a dumb thing to pit pilates and lifting against each other, as they both support and enhance one another. Pilates alone is great, as is lifting, but I've found pilates and yoga have both supported my range of motion, breathing, flexibility, and endurance to assist in progressing with lifting, esp after lengthy breaks…' a logical person pointed out. At the end of the day, people should move their bodies whichever way they want to — not how social media is telling them to.
