Got offered a big bump in title and salary but it comes with weekly travel, sometimes 2-3 nights a week. My wife is supportive but my oldest is 7 and asking when daddy's coming home. The money would be huge for us. We could finally fix up the house and actually save. But I feel like I'd be missing e...

My son got accepted to a week long soccer camp in July that costs way too much but means everything to him. It falls during her week. I asked if we could swap a week later in the summer and she's refusing because she has plans. Her plans are not even confirmed yet. Our custody agreement doesn't real...

I fish every Saturday morning from 5am to noon with the same 4 guys. It's out of the house before the kids wake up and I'm back before lunch. My wife thinks I'm insane for waking up that early but honestly those 7 hours are the only time I'm not thinking about work or dad stuff or the house. We dont...

After years of trying to get him out there, we went last Saturday and he actually caught something. Small bluegill but he was SO pumped. Held it up for like 10 minutes before we had to put it back. On the drive home he asked if we could go again next weekend. This is huge for us. Been wanting to sha...

This is driving me crazy. We agreed on alternating weekends but she keeps texting me last minute saying she needs to switch. Last week it was 3 times. I work construction and plan my jobs around my days with the kids. When she changes it last minute I either have to turn down work or ask my mom to w...

Dude. DUDE. After like 3 weeks of practice he just took off down the driveway without me holding on and made it all the way to the mailbox. My wife was inside and I literally yelled loud enough that she came running thinking something was wrong lol. He did a little wobble at the end but kept it upri...

Baby number two is coming soon and I'm taking 6 weeks off. Nervous about falling behind at work but also excited to actually be present this time. My first kid's early months are kind of a blur because I was dealing with a difficult project. Hoping to do it right the second time around. Anyone have ...

Second kid arrived 4 months ago and I'm in a dark place. Nobody talks about this for men. I love my kids but I feel empty and angry all the time. Everything is hard, even small stuff exhausts me. Wife thinks I just need to snap out of it but I can't. Finally going to see someone about it because I c...

Haven't had a drink in 730 days. For real. Used to be the guy everyone wanted to party with, and now half my old friends don't call anymore. That identity is just gone. What I gained though is actually being present for my family instead of half there. My kids remember things I do now instead of me ...

We were at the grocery store and some kid dropped all his stuff everywhere. I helped him pick it up and my 7yo saw the whole thing. On the drive home she said I was her hero. I'm not gonna lie I got a little choked up. Worth every moment of the crazy stuff.

Spent about 6 weekends building a basic treehouse platform in the oak tree in our backyard with my 8yo. It's nothing fancy, just a 6x6 platform about 10 feet up with a rope ladder and railings. The best part is watching him actually use his hands to build something instead of staring at screens. We ...

Teaching my kids that how you greet someone matters. They need to look people in the eye, give a solid handshake, and say their name clearly. Doesn't matter if it's the church pastor or the mailman, you treat them with respect. My dad taught me this and it's opened doors my whole life. Small things ...

Had that bike for 8 years. Felt like freedom on two wheels. Got married, had kids, and one day realized I hadn't ridden it in 6 months because I was scared of leaving my wife as a widow. Finally pulled the trigger and sold it last month. The minivan is embarrassing to admit I like, but god the conve...

He goes "Dad what's for dinner?" and I said "food" and thought I was hilarious. Nobody else did. I will do this again tomorrow.

Been using YouTube Kids on my 5 year old's tablet while I make dinner and I just caught him watching some weird channel with a dude doing creepy ASMR with kids' characters. I thought YouTube Kids was supposed to filter this garbage out. Feeling pretty angry right now. Switched to Netflix and Disney+...