For the married people out there, or even for the couples who were already at that stage in their relationship, how were you able to deflect these questions? Usually, I deal with this using jokes, but I fear I'm running out of them.
We usually just told them the truth, plain and simple.
"We are still preparing to be the best parents we can, for them".
She dealt with their parents, I dealt with mine.
Never offended anyone with that one. But, still, I understand it is a really difficult question and there is no perfect answer. People are just very different and could be sensitive to this whole thing.
That's an awesome answer, buddy! Mind if I use that from time to time. I always felt like the truth is never enough for these people that's why I just deflect the issue. The key thing here is sensitivity, you're right.
You can use it alright, but I can't guarantee the results would be the same. The subject is hard, man, some parents in law are waaaay into this babies thing.
Hey, maybe I will be the same in my time, who knows? "We are not talking about your children here, you know? We are talking about my grandchildren! So stop being such a slacker and get on with it already!"
Hahaha! I get what you mean. You're probably right. My wife has been orphaned for a few years now, so in-laws aren't that much of a problem for me.