Love may be priceless — but one woman’s approach to romance has ignited a fiery debate online.
Marystella “Malle” Gómez, a social media influencer from Colombia, revealed on a podcast that she charges her boyfriend rent every time he spends the weekend at her house. Speaking on Los Platos Sucios, she explained the unusual arrangement with total confidence: “He stays over on weekends, and I still charge my fee. The water, the electricity — nothing here is free.”
Her bold statement left both podcast hosts stunned and the internet divided. Some viewers called her “cold” and “greedy,” arguing that love shouldn’t come with a price tag. Others defended her, saying she was simply valuing her time and home. “If a man isn’t helping you build a better financial life, then what’s the point?” Malle insisted.
But the conversation took a deeper turn online. Many questioned whether modern relationships are becoming more transactional — or if this is just a reflection of today’s economic reality. For some, her words felt empowering. For others, they felt like the end of romance itself.
In a world where love, money, and independence often collide, Malle’s story has people asking: where should we draw the line?