It’s a natural desire to say things to comfort those we love who are in pain. But in our desire to eliminate suffering from our loved ones’ lives, we can unintentionally hurt them. Even with the best intentions, we often say the wrong things. Here are five common ways that infertile couples feel hurt from well-meaning family and friends. Offering the “Just Relax” Mentality Advising your friend to “just relax,” “stop thinking about it,” and/or “go on a vacation” as a possibility for them to get pregnant is hurtful for many reasons. Sure, we’ve all heard anecdotes of other couples getting pregnant after they “stopped thinking about it” or went on a tropical vacation. But essentially, … [Read more...]