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Sayantan is a Senior Writer with over six years of experience covering the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for pop culture, he explores films, television, anime, video games, and emerging digital trends. His work is driven by a focus on crafting engaging, insightful stories that connect with a global audience.

Sayantan

Boyfriend says having kids is Redditor’s “duty”

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‘Why Can’t I Simply Enjoy My Freedom?’: Woman Posts About Boyfriend Who Says Having Kids Is Her Duty as His Partner

TikToker catches boyfriend at movie theater cheating.

A Woman Tracked Her Boyfriend’s Location to a Movie Theater, Found Him With Another Woman, and Threw Their Food on Them — X Is Divided

A 30-Year-Old Woman Said High-Value Men Want Kids and Low-Effort Men Do Not — She Is Childfree and Looking for the Exception

Woman breaks up with boyfriend over messages with ex.

‘You Still Owe Me Italy’: A Woman Found Out Her Boyfriend Had Been Texting His Ex Throughout Their Anniversary Trip to Rome

Vanshika is an entertainment and internet culture writer with over four years of experience covering Hollywood, and K-pop and internet trends. She enjoys unpacking the stories behind celebrity culture and reviewing the next screen obsession. Off the clock, she’s either buried in a book or convincing her dog they’re the main character.

Vanshika

From ‘Low Maintenance’ to ‘People Pleaser’: Reddit Users Are Calling Out the Green Flags That Weren’t Actually Green

Sohini is a digital media writer and editor with nearly five years of experience covering trends, entertainment, and online culture. She has contributed to multiple national and international publications in editorial and management roles. When she’s offline, she’s usually watching TV shows and movies with her dog.

Sohini

Wife questions her husband’s longtime female best friend

Wife Notes Husband’s Childhood Bestfriend Calls Him ‘Her Person’—1 ‘Cookies’ Incident Crosses the Line

Women share when they realised their partners hated them

Reddit Asked Women What Made Them Realize Their Partner Disliked Them — the Answers Involve Stolen Celebrations and Quiet Cruelty

“Not Once Did He Ever Mention Having a Baby”: Woman’s Reddit Post About Her Long-Distance Boyfriend Has the Thread in Shock

Boyfriend keeps friend group hidden from girlfriend

“He Wouldn’t Consider That a Date”: Woman Sparks Debate Over Boyfriend’s Odd Behavior

Reni is a digital culture writer with over three years of experience. From breaking TV and movie news to deep dives into pop‑culture shifts and politics, she loves tracking the pulse of the internet. Beyond writing, she’s a shark researcher and conservationist, often found underwater or analysing shark documentaries.

Reni

A 19-year-old woman asked Redditors for advice over a "dealbreaker" revelation by her boyfriend.

‘Call His Bluff’: Redditors Urge 19-Year-Old to Dump Boyfriend Over ‘Controlling’ ‘Dealbreaker’

Reddit praised an uncle for objecting to proposal from his broke 29-year-old friend to marry his teenage niece.

Reddit Man Shuts Down Broke 29-Year-Old Friend’s Proposal to Marry His Teen Niece

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

“I’m not playing on my phone”: Why a viral Eric Mays sound out of Flint, Michigan, is taking over TikTok

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

Person holding belly with one hand and refusing, palm-up, sliced bread on a wooden cutting board.

“He sounds insane”: Wife vents about “picky eater” husband who dictates her meals

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

man goes viral for leaning about menstruation

“I apologize”: TikToker reacts with horror and newfound respect after girlfriend teaches him about periods

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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