Problem with grids and items spanning more than one column

I am using an embedded Gtk grid within a grid , which contains numerous widgets However if I have a widget that spans more than one column it messes up the layout of all other widgets , which seem to position themseleves randomly along the width of this widget, causing horribly jagged widget placem

Problem with grids and items spanning more than one column

I am using an embedded Gtk grid within a grid , which contains numerous widgets However if I have a widget that spans more than one column it messes up the layout of all other widgets , which seem to position themseleves randomly along the width of this widget, causing horribly jagged widget placem