Been divorced 2 years, single dad most of that time. Started seeing someone 4 months ago and things are getting serious. My ex found out through the kids overhearing a conversation and now she's texting me saying it's too soon and I'm being selfish. I wasn't planning to introduce her for a while any...

We're like 6 weeks in and I'm checking standings multiple times a day. My team is actually doing decent which is shocking because I usually have no clue what I'm doing. Anyone else find fantasy football way more fun than actually watching the games? I'm on my phone constantly making trades and readi...

So I was really skeptical about therapy at first. Thought it was just going to be some guy telling me to think positive or whatever. But I found a therapist who actually gets it and we've been working through some stuff about why I always feel like I'm failing everyone. Been going for about 6 weeks ...

I know this sounds insane but I want to get into coffee culture because my buddies meet up at this spot every Saturday morning and I'm tired of just ordering hot chocolate like a kid. What's a good starting point that doesn't taste like burnt rubber? Cold brew? Lattes? Help me out

My 8 year old got birthday money and immediately wanted to spend it all on himself. I've been thinking about how to teach him about being generous and honoring God with what we have without just forcing him to give. Started talking about tithing and helping others but want to make it meaningful, not...

Started making cutting boards for Christmas gifts. Got a lathe and some nice hardwoods. The learning curve is steep but it's the first time in years I've felt like I'm actually creating something. Just finished my third one and it's almost sellable quality. Man cave is officially a workshop now.

Not sure if this is normal or if something's wrong with me. I love my kids but I don't have anyone to talk to about adult stuff. My ex and I aren't friends, don't really hang out with other dads, my old friends are all coupled up. Some nights after the kids are asleep I just sit there and feel kind ...

My son finally got me to play some games with him on the PS5. Picked up Elden Ring because he said it was good and man this game is kicking my butt. I remember being pretty decent at games in college but I'm getting stomped by everything. My reflexes are not what they used to be and I keep getting f...

Just picked up a offset barrel smoker and I'm officially one of those guys now. Already did a practice run with some ribs and they turned out actually pretty good. I spent like 8 hours tending to it yesterday and my family was not as impressed as I expected lol. But I don't care, I'm hooked. Plannin...

So I'm at Target with my 2 year old and she has what can only be described as a nuclear incident in her diaper. I'm standing there covered in poop trying to figure out how this even happened when she looks at me and says 'Daddy stinky!' Lady next to me is trying not to laugh. I just grabbed a pack o...

We just got back from the hospital with our son like 2 hours ago and I'm sitting here watching him sleep in the bassinet like a creep. Every time his breathing changes I think something's wrong. Is this normal? My wife fell asleep and I don't want to wake her but I'm about to lose it. He seems fine ...

I keep hearing I need to take care of my mental health and practice self-care but honestly I don't know what that means as a dad. Do I just go to the gym? Take a bath? I feel selfish taking time away from the family. What does self-care actually look like for you guys? What helps you feel more like ...

Man I miss sleeping in on weekends and just doing whatever I wanted on a Friday night. Now my idea of a wild Saturday is going to Home Depot and actually being excited about it. The trade off though? My 6 year old told me yesterday I was his hero. Never thought those words would mean more to me than...

Spent like 2k putting together a legit gaming rig to get back into PC gaming. Used to game a lot before the kids were born. Set it all up in a corner of the garage with a nice chair and monitor. Now my 12 year old wants to use it all the time and honestly I'm fine with it because we play together so...

I walked into the kitchen still in my gym clothes from yesterday and my kid looks at me and goes 'Dad are you a magician? Because every time you go to the gym you disappear and come back the same size!' My wife lost it. The accuracy of that burn from a kindergartner destroyed me.