I have a wife and two kids and somehow I still feel incredibly lonely. Like I'm going through the motions of being a dad and husband but I feel disconnected from it all. Nobody really asks how I'm doing they just ask what I need to do next. I've been thinking about talking to someone but I'm not eve...
Not sure why I'm posting this but I wanted to get it out there. Been dealing with anxiety and depression for years and finally decided to actually do something about it instead of just white knuckling through. First few sessions were awkward as hell but my therapist seems cool and not judgmental. An...
Cut the wood, stained it, dug out the space, filled it with sand. My kids have been in there nonstop for a week straight. Cost about 80 bucks and took longer than I expected but completely worth it. Started as just something to keep them busy on Saturday but honestly was kind of therapeutic for me t...
Year 1: Kids laugh at everything because they think their dad is hilarious. Year 3: Kids laugh at actual dad jokes sometimes. Year 7: Kids preemptively groan. Year 10: Kids start telling YOUR jokes to their friends and pretending they came up with them. My oldest literally told one of my classic zin...
She took a job opportunity and moved the kids 2 hours away. Legally she was allowed to do it but it cuts my regular visitation in half. I'm so angry but don't know what to do. Can't afford to relocate. Family law guy says I could fight it but might not win. Anyone been through this where they still ...
My kids will literally only eat chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and pizza. Trying to save money on groceries but feeding a family of 5 on a budget is brutal. Wife is threatening to make me meal prep on Sundays. Looking for ideas that won't break the bank and won't get thrown on the floor.
We've been split for two years and have a pretty straightforward 50/50 schedule. Lately my ex keeps asking to switch weekends or move pickup times around and when I push back she acts like I'm the unreasonable one. I don't mind being flexible occasionally but this is like every other week now and it...
Ex is constantly late with pickups. Like 30-45 mins late almost every Friday. My kids are waiting around and it's affecting their whole weekend. Tried asking nicely, tried texting, nothing changes. Don't want to be that guy but I'm about ready to go back to court. Anyone dealt with this? What actual...
Got my girlfriend pregnant at 24 when I was basically just a manchild. Spent my 20s doing stupid stuff, never thought about consequences. When my daughter was born I realized I couldn't keep being that person. Sobered up, stopped hanging with the wrong crowd, actually showed up. It's been 12 years a...
Nobody talks about this anymore but a man is supposed to lead his household. Not like a tyrant but with purpose and direction. You make the hard decisions. You protect your family. You provide. You lead by example not by being your kids's buddy. My wife respects me because I'm strong and decisive. M...
My son came home crying because his girlfriend broke up with him. I told him there's plenty of fish in the sea. He said that doesn't help. I said well you're not a very good fisherman then are you? My wife kicked me but I'm pretty sure he smiled a little bit.
After 18 months of back and forth with lawyers, we finally signed off on 50/50 custody with alternating weeks. My 7 year old seems way less stressed knowing the schedule won't change randomly. Already saved like 10k in legal fees by not fighting over every little detail. Just wanted to post this as ...
After like 6 months of tinkering on weekends, I finally got my man cave looking decent. Got a projector mounted, ran all the cables through the walls, and picked up some acoustic panels. Wife said I could have one night a week to myself down there guilt free. Already planning a Lord of the Rings mar...
I've been trying to get through Elden Ring for the past year but only get like 30 mins to an hour a night when the kids are finally asleep and I'm not completely exhausted. By the time I turn it on I'm half asleep. Worth sticking with it or should I just accept that competitive games are dead to me ...
I told him "Because I'm my own best audience." He said "Yeah dad, you're the only one laughing." Got me there.