Miss Manners addresses mother-in-law's hurtful comments after miscarriage

A woman shared her experience of a miscarriage and her mother-in-law's hurtful comments about having children. Initially sympathetic, the mother-in-law later made negative remarks, prompting the woman to limit their time together. The woman is now pregnant again but has not informed her mother-in-law. During a recent visit, the mother-in-law refrained from negative comments, but the woman anticipates future discussions about children. Advice columnist Miss Manners acknowledged the mother-in-law's hurtful remarks but suggested that such comments often stem from misguided attempts to comfort. She advised waiting to share the news of the new pregnancy until it is more obvious.