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In our society, it's not uncommon for couples to face a barrage of well-intentioned yet intrusive questions about their family planning decisions. However, it's time to recognize that asking couples about when they are having kids can be insensitive, presumptuous, and even hurtful. This hits so hard and it's quite similar to this question, when are you getting married?  Imagine sitting down with a warm cup of tea, engrossed in a conversation with my dear friend Jee. As she shared the story of her journey through marriage, a wave of empathy washed over me. It all started just six months into her marriage when a sense of unease began to settle in her heart. Little did she know that her discomfort would be further exacerbated by the constant reminders from well-meaning acquaintances about her "responsibility" to start a family. The Impact of the Question: Asking couples when they are having kids can have unintended consequences. For those facing fertility struggles, ...