Me and DP had always sort of assumed we would because it's what you do but as the prospect has drawn nearer (we're both in stable, well-paid jobs, we own our house, we live in a lovely area etc.) we've come to the realisation that we don't have to have children and we'd both be far happier not to.
PILs have also always assumed we would have children. We've never discussed it explicitly with them but, again, it's just what most people do.
Anyway, they were visiting this weekend and DP mentioned in passing that we didn't want children. Oh goodness. MIL went nuts, sobbing and saying she was "devastated". I think she wanted DP to reassure her we'd think about it, we might change our minds etc. but he didn't so PILs left. They were meant to be staying another night but they went home because MIL was so upset.
DP called them to check they'd got home safely and FIL told DP that MIL had been crying in the car all the way home, she couldn't come to terms with the "new" and that he (FIL) was very disappointed.
What the actual fuck is going on?
I should say they've already got three grandchildren so it's not like we're the only chance for grandchildren.
DP has said he's not going to contact them now and just wait until they get back in touch with us. I'm completely confused and really pissed off.
Not sure I have a specific question, just wanted to vent a bit!