Mother in-law

[sam1985]

What do you think my partners mum meant when she said that we should NOT bother having children.. any thoughs please?

[smudge]

I would tell her to mind her own business - unless of course you're under age!

[WiseOldSage]

Depends on the context - does she think you or your partner are not ready? Does she think you won't hang around? Or him? Or do you think she is goading in the hope that you may make her a grandmother? Reverse psychology and all that!

[redcrx]

if you dont know, and you were there, then how will we know??

maybe she thinks no-one should bother now because the world is overpopulated.
Maybe she doesnt want to see you and her daughter have offspring

[mandascfc]

Perhaps she does not want to be a granny!! lol. But i am sure if u ad children she would love them unconditionaly

[Velvetee]

You should have asked her what she meant. She could have meant a variety of things, like don't bother because of the state of the world. Perhaps she felt you are both too busy in your lifestyles, so probably shouldn't bother there. Or she could have just been being vindictive.

[smudge]

My apologies Sam, didn't mean to sound so blunt.

Maybe your partner's mother is concerned for you both, 'specially in this current financial climate.

However, if you & your partner are in a loving, happy & secure relaionship, she shouldn't really be interfering in it!

Good luck.

[smudge]

*relationship - my hands are very cold!

[Bettyboo22]

Depends how she said it ..... if she said it the way I think she might of said it mabey she thinks you and your partner might not be together for long ??

[pinktwink]

whilst it depends on the context and your age so many mother in laws can be so insulting and interfering. Any decision to have children should be yours and your partners not hers. If she doesnt agree her loss good luck

[Ice.Maiden]

Absolutely, pink.

[zzxxee]

mmmmmmmm not to sure as would need to no the whole conversation you had leading up to when she said the remark

[tatu]

it doesnt matter wot she thinks,its none of her damn business...

[joet75]

you'd be crap parents?