My ex keeps using our 10yo as a messenger. Like she'll tell him to tell me that child support is late, or that he needs new shoes. I've told her to text me directly but she acts like I'm being difficult. It puts our son in the middle and makes everything awkward. How do other people handle this with...

My 14 year old has been struggling with depression and our split between two houses is making it worse I think. She doesn't want to go to her mom's house some weeks and it creates drama. Her therapist says we need to work together on this but my ex just wants me to force her to go per the custody or...

Took a step back at work because the grind was killing me. Less money, less prestige, but now I'm home for dinner most nights and not checking email at 10pm. My family actually knows who I am again. Some of my coworkers seem to think I'm crazy but I don't regret it. Needed to share this because I kn...

Every time I put my daughter down she cries. I've tried bassinet, crib, different positions, white noise, everything. The only way she sleeps is if I'm holding her. I love her but I also need to sleep and my wife needs help. Pediatrician says it's normal but is there anything that actually helped fo...

Tried a few and they either have so many workarounds or they're so strict my kids can't do their schoolwork. Currently using Apple Screen Time but my 10yo figured out how to request more time and I always say yes because I feel bad. Need something that actually restricts but isn't a pain to manage. ...

We're doing formula because breastfeeding didn't work out. He's almost 3 weeks old and the schedule is all over the place. Sometimes he wants to eat every 2 hours, sometimes 4. I've read so many different feeding guides and they all say something different. Should I be trying to get him on a schedul...

Took way longer than I thought it would but she's solid. Eight feet of work surface, pegboard wall behind it, good lighting. Now I can actually organize my tools instead of just having them scattered everywhere like a maniac. Already planning my next project just so I have an excuse to use it. Wife ...

Guys I'm struggling here. I work in sales and the pressure to do whatever it takes to hit targets is intense. My coworkers are cutting corners and being dishonest with clients and my boss turns a blind eye as long as we bring in money. I want to stand firm on my values but I'm also the breadwinner f...

I was a stay at home dad for five years after my divorce. Learned to braid hair, pack school lunches like a pro, and watch way too many Disney movies. Just married an amazing woman who already has two kids of her own. Life is completely different now. House is louder, messier, more chaotic. I don't ...

My ex is refusing to stick to our agreed schedule because she wants to take our daughter to her new boyfriend's family vacation next month. It's my planned week. I offered to move our week but she wants me to move it without getting a makeup week. Our custody agreement clearly states alternating wee...

We're going to be huge. Just waiting for a cover.

So my ex has been picking up our son on Friday at 6pm for the past month but now she's saying she can only do 7pm because of work. We have a court order that says 6pm. She keeps saying it's just one hour and I'm being difficult about it but like... that's not how agreements work right? Do I need to ...

Baby number 3 is coming in about 6 weeks. Company offers 4 weeks paid paternity leave and honestly I'm thinking of taking all of it. Wife is planning to take 12 weeks. We can swing it financially and I feel like I missed out on a lot of the early stuff with the first two since I was grinding so hard...

I was buying bananas and I said 'I guess you could say I'm going ape.' She just stared at me and scanned them. My 6 year old was dying laughing though. That's all that matters right?

Spent last Saturday actually organizing my tools by size instead of just throwing them in a pile. Labeled everything. Wife thinks I'm crazy but I can find my 10mm socket now. Small victories guys. Also painted the walls this weekend. Man cave is looking legit.