R DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married just over a year, and we are not ready to have children for another year or so.
How can I get the message across to well-meaning family and friends that it is none of their business when we are planning to have children? I have endured enough personal questions. I would love to hear your advice. Thanks -- NOT READY FOR CHILDREN
DEAR NOT READY: Here it is. Say with a smile, "Thank you for your interest, but we're waiting to see if the marriage works out."