I follow Resolve on Facebook and they are pretty good about posting relevant articles about infertility issues. Today's article was this. Change 'career' to 'yourself,' 'each other,' or 'time to do other things,' in the "Aren't you glad you have more time for your career?' one and I've heard them all and so many more. I understand that no harm is meant but it hurts nonetheless. Heck, most people don't even know we're going through infertility (although many couples aren't married as long as we have been without a child being added in to the mix...) so how would they know to be sensitive? This article could have been written better but the gist is clear: if you don't know a couple's story (but especially if you do!) please remember to try and be sensitive and think before you speak...a good rule to apply to life in general!
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