I was the fun dad who could party with the best of them. Then I wasn't fun anymore, just unreliable and angry. Got a DUI scare and finally decided to get sober. 18 months now without a drink and honestly I'm still adjusting to who I am without that version of myself. I miss the social aspect sometim...

Been working with my 8 and 10 year old on having a firm handshake and looking people in the eye. My oldest was doing that dead fish grip thing and I finally sat him down and showed him what it means to give a man's handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice. We practiced for a week and now when ...

Once the kids go to bed and the house is quiet, my mind just spirals. I lie awake thinking about everything I messed up that day, money problems, health stuff, everything. By 2am I'm usually in full panic mode. Then I have to get up in a few hours and do it all again. Anyone have tips for dealing wi...

After months of getting destroyed I finally won a race fair and square. The kids were so mad they demanded a rematch and I let them win the next one because their faces were hilarious. Parenting is weird sometimes but I love it.

Got into Elden Ring with a buddy from work and I'm getting my ass kicked but having a blast. Can only play after kids are asleep so like one hour every few nights but it's my thing you know. Feels good to have a hobby that's just for me again.

Got called out for something that wasn't my fault today. A lot of guys would have gone off or made excuses but that's not who I am. I calmly explained what happened, took responsibility for what was actually my part in it, and offered solutions. My boss actually respected me more after that conversa...

I have a 2 year old and a baby on the way and some days the anxiety is overwhelming. I worry constantly that something bad will happen to them, that I'm not good enough, that I'm messing them up somehow. I'm probably checking on my son in his crib like 5 times a night. My wife thinks I should talk t...

So my boss just offered me a senior position that comes with a 30% raise. Sounds great right? But it requires me to be in the office 4 days a week instead of my current 2, plus quarterly travel. My kids are 4 and 7 and my wife works too. I feel like I'm finally getting ahead career-wise but I'm terr...

Took me 6 months working nights and weekends but my shop is finally dialed in. New workbench, organized tool wall, got the lighting right, mini fridge in the corner. This is my happy place now. Wife gave me crap about spending so much time out here but she doesn't understand that 3 hours alone with ...

I literally cannot watch a movie or TV show with my family anymore without making some awful pun or joke at the worst time. Just watched Nemo with my kids and when Dory came on I said 'looks like they're going on a REEL adventure' and my wife left the room. Worth it though.

Wife's been stressed about her job, kids are acting out, finances are tight. This is exactly when a man needs to step up and be the calm center. Stopped complaining about my own stuff, made sure the house runs smooth, and just listen when she needs to vent. No solutions or lectures, just presence. T...

Raised him to look people in the eye when he talks to them, say yes sir and no ma'am, and stand up when someone enters the room. He's 12 now and gets teased at school for it sometimes but you know what? Teachers and parents love him. I'm not gonna let this soft culture tell me that manners and respe...

Spent the last 3 weekends building a wall-mounted display case in the garage for my rods. Wife said it would look 'tacky' but honestly it turned out pretty clean. Used some walnut I had left over from an old project and mounted it right above my workbench. My 8 year old thinks it looks awesome. Anyo...

After like 6 months of weekends spent building this thing it's finally done. Got all the staining done last weekend and just put the final sealer coat on yesterday. My kids are already trying to use it for a slip n slide. Worth every blister and sunburn.

We're supposed to have a birthday party at some arcade place on Saturday. My 6yo and like 10 other kids. Send help and coffee. Then Sunday its gonna be yard work I think. Wife keeps giving me THE LOOK about the weeds. How is everyone else spending their weekend?