jayfab
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Jun 26, 2014 21:55:15 GMT
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Post by jayfab on Jul 18, 2015 1:12:35 GMT
Oh wow! Pause ( at which point I'm hoping for some indication as to which way they are feeling about it. ) Yes! My husband has taught me the value of the noncommittal exclamation. It works for all kinds of things: divorce announcements, rude comments about other people, insults, news you aren't sure how to respond to, TMIs - everything! Them: My 15 year old is pregnant. You: Oh! When is she due? Them: You look like a sack of potatoes in that dress. You: Wow! Them: That Janelle is a creep. You: Goodness! Them: I like to smell the people in line in front of me at the grocery store.You: Mercy! I love it - use this method all the time. you win best reply on this thread!
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Post by sues on Jul 18, 2015 2:22:17 GMT
I'd go non-commital all the way.
I feel bad about these situations- More often than not, I think they completely derail a girl's future. The occasional girl is driven enough to stay on track- but too may are not. And they have a hard road ahead of them.
BUT- all babies deserve to be celebrated. And the mom is going to need support and kindness. If the very least you can do is not give her the stink eye and tell her she's made a big mistake- then do that. Smile and be quiet. OP- I don't think you did or said anything wrong though. I think the woman you were talking to was hypersensitive and jumped to conclusions.
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Apr 29, 2024 1:20:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2015 7:35:59 GMT
I am to old to give a rat's ass if the mother to be is 15 or 45, married or not. I wish them a blessed pregnancy and comfort in whatever decision they make. A baby is a baby no matter how it gets here.
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