I'm paying $1400 a month in child support which is more than half my income. I have my kids two nights a week and I want them to have more time with me but honestly I can barely afford my apartment right now. My lawyer said I could try to modify the agreement but I don't want to look like a dead bea...

Been putting this off for like 2 years and I finally did it today. I'm nervous as hell about my first appointment next week but also kind of relieved just from making the call. My buddy has been suggesting it forever and I kept making excuses. Mostly dealing with loneliness even though I'm married a...

I know I'm like 10 years late to the party but wow. Just finished the last episode last night after my kids went to bed. That show was insane. Can't believe how many times I was on the edge of my seat. Anyone else have shows they put off forever then binged?

Heading out Saturday morning with some college buddies. Haven't played in forever and my swing is probably garbage but I don't even care. The wife is taking the kids so I basically get 36 hours of peace and quiet. Is it bad that I'm already counting the hours?

Two years ago I weighed 280 pounds and could barely walk up stairs without getting winded. My kids used to ask why I couldn't play tag with them and that hurt more than I can say. Started going to the gym just 3 days a week at first, lost about 50 pounds, way more energy now. I actually coach my son...

We're trying to find a decent pizza spot that's not just chain restaurants. Somewhere we can actually sit down and eat without worrying too much about the kids making a mess. Anyone have recommendations? We're willing to drive a bit. Bonus points if they have good beer.

Tried to take the whole family on a 4 mile hike yesterday. My 3 year old made it about a mile before I was carrying her the rest of the way. My legs are killing me and I'm pretty sure I did something to my back. Worth it though because the views at the top were amazing. Any tips for hiking with litt...

My son asked me yesterday why his friend's dad got cancer. I froze. He's been asking a lot of hard questions lately about suffering and pain. I want to point him to God's plan but I don't want to sound like I'm dismissing his real confusion. How do you guys handle these conversations with your kids?...

We're thinking about taking our first camping trip as a family but I'm honestly kind of nervous about it. We have a 6 year old and a 4 year old. What are the must haves? Should we start with a campground close to home or is that lame? Any other families do this and have advice on keeping young kids ...

Started doing big cooking sessions on Sunday mornings to meal prep for the week. My kids help out and we've turned it into this whole thing. We put on music, my wife handles proteins, I do veggies, and the kids are in charge of containers and labeling. Saves time during the week and honestly it's ki...

My wife and I have been going back and forth on this. Our kids are 7 and 9, they want to play Roblox with their friends constantly. We're doing 1 hour on school days and a bit more on weekends but honestly I feel like we're being way too strict compared to their friends. But also I remember being th...

Spent the last month building a treehouse in our backyard with my two boys. We did it together, I showed them how to use tools, measure, nail stuff. When we finished and they climbed up there for the first time their faces were priceless. Now that's their favorite spot in the whole world and they wa...

My boy tried out for the competitive soccer team and he MADE IT. He was so nervous going in because some of his friends didn't make it but he kept his head up and showed what he could do. We're taking him out for ice cream tonight and he keeps talking about his first practice. So proud of this kid.

I watch guys talking about how amazing bonding with their newborn is and how connected they feel immediately and I'm just like... okay. My daughter is 3 weeks old and honestly she mostly just cries, eats, and poops. I help out with diapers and feeding but my wife seems way more bonded to her already...

I turned down a promotion two years ago because it required 60+ hour weeks and more travel. I was going to miss too much with my family. Fast forward to now and I'm watching colleagues I started with get ahead while I stay in the same role. My paycheck has barely moved. I love my kids and I don't re...