Baby Plan Pressure

By Peggy Post

By Philip Friedman/Studio D

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My husband and I have been married for five years, and we're being driven crazy by friends and relatives asking if we're planning to have a baby. How can we get them to stop without being rude?


It might help to remind yourselves that these inquiries are surely well-intentioned. That doesn't mean it's okay to ask such questions -- it's not. But remember they're coming from people who do care about you. When handling their prying, be firm but tactful. One way to go: "This is a difficult question that you're asking, and I'd rather not talk about it. I'm sure you'll understand." Or you can try a humorous nonanswer: "Surely you don't mean to ask me for such intimate details."

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