Help! My Husband Can’t Tell His Mom We Can’t Have Kids and It’s All on Me

Hey everyone,

I really need some advice and support right now. My husband, William, and I have been trying to have kids for a while, but we recently found out that it’s just not going to happen for us. It’s been a tough pill to swallow, but we’re trying to come to terms with it.

The problem is, William is a total mama’s boy. He can’t bring himself to tell his mom, Evelyn, about our situation. Instead, he’s put the burden on me to break the news. Evelyn has been dropping hints and asking when she’s going to get grandkids, and it’s getting super awkward.

I love William, but I’m really frustrated that he’s not stepping up to handle this. I feel like it’s his responsibility to talk to his mom about something so personal and sensitive. I don’t want to be the bad guy here, but I also don’t want to keep dodging Evelyn’s questions.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How did you handle it? Should I just bite the bullet and tell Evelyn myself, or should I push William to man up and have the conversation? Any tips on how to approach this without causing a huge family drama would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help!