So I'll be just sitting on the couch watching TV with my family and suddenly my heart starts racing and I feel like I can't breathe. It passes after like 10 minutes but man it's terrifying every single time. Wife is supportive but I don't think she really gets it. Been thinking about seeing someone ...

Every time I text about the kids, she either doesn't respond for hours or responds with something nasty. I'm trying to be civil and just ask about doctors appointments or school stuff but she treats it like I'm attacking her. Started using that coparenting app where we can message through there inst...

She said 'am I actually a monkey' and I told her only on Tuesdays. Now she's convinced that she turns into a monkey every Tuesday and keeps checking the calendar. Mission accomplished I guess? Pretty sure my wife is going to kill me when she finds out.

I know this sounds dumb but I was so scared I was going to hurt her. Those little legs looked so fragile and I couldn't figure out how to get the diaper off without fumbling around like an idiot. My wife was laughing at me the whole time. How long before this becomes second nature? Does anyone else ...

We're on day 12 and I don't remember what sleep feels like. Every time I think we're in the clear and try to put him down he screams. We've tried everything. White noise, swaddling, different temperatures. My wife is exhausted and honestly so am I. Is this normal or should we be worried? When does i...

My 7 year old lied to me about breaking my favorite coffee mug yesterday. He said the dog did it. Later my wife saw him accidentally kick it and he started crying. I had a choice to yell or use it as a teaching moment. We talked about how God hates lying more than mistakes and that he can always com...

Been full remote for 2 years now since my son was born and I honestly don't know how I'd manage a commute. Getting to have lunch with my kids, being home when they get off the bus, even just hearing them during calls sometimes, it grounds me. My company's talking about bringing everyone back 3 days ...

My son wants to play video games basically all day and I'm trying to figure out what's reasonable. We've set a rule for an hour on school days but weekends are tougher. He's pretty good about it but I worry I'm letting him do it too much. What does everyone else do? Is an hour and a half on weekends...

So I used to be that guy. You know, the one who'd hit the bar on Friday, sleep til noon on Saturday, spontaneous road trips, staying up til 3am playing poker. I was lean, I had time for hobbies, my apartment was immaculate. Now I'm covered in applesauce, my car smells like old goldfish crackers, and...

My 9yo comes home from school wanting to jump straight into Minecraft. I'm trying to do homework first but he's legitimately addicted. Started limiting him to 30 mins on weekdays but he fights me every single day. What's working for other parents? Should I just let him have more time on weekends as ...

So my daughter is 2 weeks old and she will literally only sleep if someone is holding her. The second we put her down in the bassinet she wakes up screaming. My wife is exhausted and honestly I'm starting to lose it too. I know newborns like to be held but this feels extreme. Are we doing something ...

Finally got the basement mostly finished and claimed one corner as my space. Got a decent TV, mini fridge, and an old couch from my parents. Now I need ideas for decorating without my wife thinking I'm being ridiculous. Thinking maybe some neon signs? Sports posters? What's the balance between cool ...

Grilled some steaks yesterday and honestly I forgot how much I love doing this. Just me, some good meat, and no distractions for like an hour. Wife thinks I'm crazy for getting excited about dead animal flesh on fire but whatever. Been scrolling through pellet grill setups... anyone make the switch ...

I was really nervous about opening up to a stranger but my therapist was super chill and actually listened instead of just telling me what to do. We talked about how I handle stress and how I bottle stuff up. He gave me some homework which sounds dumb but I'm actually gonna try it. Feeling a little ...

After 18 months of back and forth, we finally got a 50/50 custody agreement signed. I should be happy right? But honestly I feel kind of empty. The fight was exhausting but at least there was a goal. Now I've got them Monday through Wednesday and every other weekend and it's good but I keep missing ...