Asking Eric: A comment about IVF caused a scream fest with my daughter’s wife
By R. Eric Thomas
Published on April 25, 2026.
A comment about IVF by my daughter's daughter's wife, which led to a heated exchange of anger and frustration. The couple had two babies via in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the partner's eggs, and I made mild comments about the marvels of IVF. This angered my daughter, who has mild learning disabilities, and her partner. Since then, they have reconciled and I became more comfortable with their arrangement. However, I find myself increasingly resentful towards them, having sacrificed significant chunks of my career to raise my daughter. The situation has led to several episodes of tension, with both the author and her husband seeking more understanding.
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