Don’t Get Snippy

Dear Alisa and Gina,
A friend of mine has two children and is pressuring her husband for a third child. And this is after she demanded he get a vasectomy - which he did. She has asked me how I feel about it, all the while leading me towards the answer she would like to hear. Even though I don’t agree that he should be forced under the knife yet again for a reversal procedure, I have tried to skirt the issue, but she continues to ask me what I think. Should I say something? - Under Pressure

Yes. Tell her to get a puppy. It’s as cute as a baby and she won’t have to send it to college. ~ Gina

Your friend has put you in a difficult place. And she's done that to her husband and probably herself. I wonder what other decisions may have been made through the application of pressure? You could ask her about her decision making or that she consider how her behavior impacts other people who care about her. Or you could just stick to what's personal for you - how you feel about the topic. That may just be enough for the conversation to change. ~ Alisa