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Jun 10, 2025 9:06 PM
WhatsLeftComics
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jammer909
This is how I act whenever I'm told someone died.
kuscheck
oopsydsy
I did not respond correctly to my first married friend telling me she was expecting. It ruined the friendship.
psychologisttheologist
Oh wow; that's big news! How are you feeling about it?
PunnyTiger
having a baby is just keeping cum as a pet.
horsetuna
I do this too
Evern
My parents praised the family doctor who 40 years ago responded with “And would that be good news, or something to discuss further?“ when they, a married, mid-20s couple came into the office and asked for him to confirm a suspected pregnancy. It was absolutely good news for them and the hoped for outcome, but they so appreciated that he was non-judgemental and *asked* rather than made uncomfortable assumptions.
keyblader1985
It should be socially acceptable to ask that before responding.
insertwittyjoke
Maybe it's just me but context and tone doesn't leave much room for ambiguity. You can tell right away a good pregnancy announcement from a bad one.
Spiffytown
My daughter, recently. I helped her move out somewhat less recently. Yes, it’s good news.
Zootsoot
Ah yes- seeing your friends embark for “Mommyland” is a stage.
Throw a shower, stand by with kleenex and ice cream for the weepy/ravenous cravings stage, drop by to do the dishes/hold baby while she showers in newborn stage, then be the devoted aunty/audience for early childhood until baby is 4 and the early childhood sleep deprivation and estrogen thrall fades away- and you have your grown up friend again- and a new kid to love!
YouAreTheInsultMaster
You sound like a great friend
Misora
And if you're like me and end up having a surprise kid well after all your other friends then they give you a TON of free stuff they saved.
valkrez
Sometimes the kid grows up to be funny and genuine and you can actually play board games together on game night
NervAssEva
Unfortunately it’s not always “good” news
kayleor
Only once did I ever have to go Cong..gra...tulations? Awkward as hell
TheOldSchoolisBack
ByThePowerOfSCIENCE
how not to respond:
— oh, I hear there's a pill for that
— umm... are you sure it's yours?
— can I have a puppy?
teamturtlebear
First one must get be the best response, followed by “let me help you acquire it”
LootenetDan
"Congratulations on the sex!"
3Davideo
— Is it mine? (Double points if you never got together and/or not biologically supported.)
TheDoctorIsInside
That's something a best friend would say.
Eldibs
"So, when is the abortion?"
AimingForAdorkable
Not saying this to be against abortion.
Just saying: This can be a trigger for a lot of people. Including people who had miscarriages, etc.
Eldibs
It was an example of what not to say.
NearHereThere
Each of the following is fine:
"congratulations" on your baby
congratulations on "your" baby
congratulations on your "baby"
Phlyn
i prefer "condolulations"
WhoHim
Congratulations "on" your baby?
keillrandor
Congratulations on your baby "?"
johnxbear
I remember getting to that age where my friends were having babies on purpose. Wild times.
ASquirrelNamedLloyd
I remember hearing the news from my best friend’s brother that he and gf were expecting. They were young, but adults. Now that child is expecting.
astrangehop
"Oh my God. Do your parents know? What are you gonna do?"
"Dude we're 32 and married."
"Oh, right."
flapperfemmefatale
I'm 39, one of my friends has been trying FOREVER to get pregnant and was recently successful. I still had a moment of panic for her.
reichstein
I find it wild that so many people intentionally have kids. At this point I have pretty much accepted that I'M the weird one (I am autistic). But I just find kids to be so repellent in pretty much every way. I'd still protect a kid in danger, but no way do I want any of my own.
RuBisCO1
Me and the wife are intentially child free.
gesel
Please stop dropping crotch goblins on the planet. The last thing the world needs is more resource gobbling, effluent spewing humans. Having a kid is the most selfish, most destructive act any human can commit. If you're desperate for validation, help mitigate the harm of someone else's tragic mistake and adopt and be on the net positive side of things.
RedTwoX
I know, right?
neospor1n
An announcement was sent out for my 20th reunion and people were saying ‘but we aren’t THAT old’. I pointed out most of the pictures of kids, the kids look like people instead of babies
SkittlezCodeBaker
"I'm pregnant."
"So do you need me to take off work and drive you to the clinic or is the broke loser who nutted in you doing it?"
"My fiancé and I have been trying..."
"Oh congrats!"
MadamPuddifoot
I'm well past that age and still think it's crazy I know people who CHOOSE to have them
FukcTedCruz
I can't even imagine having a child with what is going on in the US. But I think in 4 years it may be too late for me
Callipygius
I have a young child in the US, the horrible state of the country isn't really that impactful on our lives. Some are surely less fortunate, but I think for most people having a kid now is not much different than 10 years ago, except maybe a bit more expensive. Costco is a lifesaver.
morningxafter
Almost every person I work with is either pregnant (or their spouse is) or just had a baby. It’s just me and the new kid who’s in his early 20s without children.
IAmTheBadW01f
Meanwhile I'm one of the youngest in my department, spanning from "kid is in college (and will probably retire when she graduates)" to "recently had another kid", including my manager. In any given month most of us, especially those with younger kids, have at least one "hey I'm gonna be late/leave early/work from home because of my kid" and we all get it
SauceySandwich
Get a vasectomy if you don't want them. Best decision I ever made, the women in your life will appreciate it too
morningxafter
Nah I’d like to have one someday.
HyruleCucco
But...You're gonna have at least 3?! The clock is ticking /s
morningxafter
Haha, I really only want one. Maybe someday. Just gotta find the right woman first.
dohcohv
Gotta say, from experience, one is a bad idea, two is actually easier, then the difficulty ramps up past two.
dohcohv
With one kid, you are sole source of their entertainment and learning, which if you have the time and patience is great, and you know some people with kids their age to do regular playdates. Two kids closeish together, they will play and learn off each other which can give you time to do chores. Three kids...a sedan that seats 5 isn't enough anymore, it's 3 row vehicle time. Vacations, hotels, everything just gets more expensive.
Sensiblyinteresting
Given the current state of the world having a baby on purpose seems like a really rude thing to do to the baby.
jaysjunkymail11
I love my kids (10 and 12) dearly. But to your point I'm disheartened by *gestures vaguely
I already had made the decision to not have more but I certainly think I would think differently if I was the age I was when having kids now
Sensiblyinteresting
At this current rate I am honestly convinced the planet will practically be on fire in 20-30 years. I would hate to have to live as a young adult through that
jaysjunkymail11
Yeah it's a tough one. I talk pretty openly with my kids about the state of the world but I'm pretty careful to avoid saying that it is selfish to have kids these days. I'll almost certainly have that conversation when they're old enough to understand I'm not expressing regret in having them though
Sensiblyinteresting
Same, it does feel selfish or careless though