Not looking forward to…
Update
A friend remarked that she doesn’t mind getting asked the “When are you having kids” question because it shows that people are concerned and that they care.
Well, good for her if this makes her feel good.
But for me, I strongly disagree with this if I were in the same situation. I’m a private person – always have been, most likely always will be – and questions like this annoy me and make me uncomfortable. Call me sensitive or whatever, but it is MY life, MY decision to make and MY decision if I choose to discuss this topic with anyone aside from my partner. And no, I do not wish to discuss this topic with anyone aside from my partner. Why don’t people get this?
And it gets on my nerves when people try to frame the question like another third party had asked it (which may or may not be true) but they are just as interested to find out the answer.
Thank gawd I only encountered 3 instances of this during this CNY. That’s 3 instances too many for my liking but it could’ve been worse. Phew.
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What I’m NOT looking forward to this Chinese New Year is people (read : family and/or relatives) asking me/us when we are planning to have kids *rolls eyes*
I think of all the personal questions one usually gets bombarded with by people who think they are showing concern (e.g. do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, when are you getting married, why are you still single, etc.), ”When are you going to have a kid” is the most impolite (in my humble opinion) question and I detest it.
Why would I want to announce to the world when/if I plan to have a kid? As far as I’m concerned, this is none of anyone’s business except mine and my partner’s. In another scenario, imagine a couple who has been trying significantly long to have a child but were unsuccessful. How would they feel if people kept bringing up the topic and harping on the fact that they still haven’t had a kid yet?
Anyway, this is one part of the Asian culture which I could do without i.e. people automatically assuming that you are ready to start popping out spawn the moment the reception is over *rolls eyes again* As if that is the only reason to get married. Sure, it might be true for some people and they can do whatever they want for all I care, but I do not wish to be lumped in the same category.
People might think they are being caring by asking these questions but seriously, it is such an intrusion. Because most likely I won’t be able to tell the person off; I just have to grit my teeth and pretend to appreciate the concern *barf*
I shall let my family and friends tell you about me. These comments may be rather old but I think the gist of them still hold 
Hey you just got married 2 months ago and people are already asking about kids??? *Roll eyes* Relatives are just busybodieslah… the questions never end. They will ask how much you earn. Once you have a kid, they will ask you when is the next one.. and even after you have a few kids and all are girls/boys, they will ask whether you intend to try for a boy/girl. Its Asian culture and you just cannot run away from it!
Hey Christine!
But so far, no further questions. If my mom starts asking me (which I think she may), I will tell her to STOP asking me before I get really pissed off. Haha.
It already started on the night of the reception itself la
Relatives… well, anticipating the question during CNY lor. Sure got one.
This aspect of Asian culture sucks. People should learn to respect other people’s privacy, family included. I actually don’t mind people asking me how much I earn (I’ll just give a range answer, haha). But I think the questions I mentioned above are just too personal la.
But that’s just my opinion. Anyway, I’m trying to think of a smart answer so that I can blow people’s minds when they ask it so they won’t ask again, LOL!