YES. I was a die-hard store-only person. But then my schedule became such that it’s hard for me to get to stores when they’re open. And I am now an online-only convert.

OK seriously what is it with brides and ugly shoes? And, in particular, “bright, sparkly silver” which is the requirement I have been given for the last 3 weddings I’ve stood up in. All were Midwestern brides, so maybe there is a pattern?

We’re getting into the weeds here. Really, my original post was pretty germane to a specific response from someone else. Basically: Telling infertile couples to consider adoption isn’t as helpful/original as you think it is. They’ve heard it before. There is no way under the sun that you can tell someone that it’s…

This is why I’m in the camp of “Come on just let that crazy woman speak.” Troll her in the Q&A, heckle her from the audience, and put her (inevitably poor) reaction on YouTube.

If someone were to come up to you and say, “I would NEVER adopt, it’s not the same has having a biological kid and FAR inferior because you don’t get a ‘birth story,’” you are more than justified in calling that person out.

In the past several years, I’ve lived on the East Coast, in the Midwest and whatever region you’d classify Texas as being in.

Your reply is genius. I may pass it along to others.

I used to think like you, and then one of my best friends started battling infertility. She has considered adoption, and, even so, people constantly bringing up that she *should* consider it (and stop trying IVF already) is hurtful and not helpful.

Some of my close friends and family are adopted as well, and I stand by my original post.

Best of luck to you!

Your response is amazing. I am glad you are creating more humans like yourself.

I think you are onto something there.

So, I’m childfree and plan to remain so. But I have a close friend who is dealing with infertility and she’s given me insights into a lot of things people casually say, not knowing they’re hurtful.

I’m starting to get those lectures too. “But your parents would be SUCH good grandparents! I know your mom is dying for grandkids.”

I’m sorry you guys had to go through that.

Dude. People think women are obsessed with children, but literally every straight guy I know my age (early 30s) isn’t looking for a girlfriend/wife — he’s looking for a host.

I wore a lovely fitted lace column dress from BHLDN. And all my husband’s relatives were like, “That dress is so ... you. So simple!”

I was literally just at Dubai Mall, and, during the call to prayer, hijab-wearing women didn’t skip a beat and kept looking at clothing at H&M.

Even cropped, I see white and gold. I am an owl also.

Yes.