My dad used to take me fishing when I was a kid and I loved it but life got in the way. Now my son is asking to go and I don't even remember where to start. I've got an old rod in the garage but I think the reel is messed up. Should I replace it or get new gear? Looking for beginner friendly spots n...
Panthers fan here and I know we're probably going to be awful but I'm still hyped for the season. There's something about fall that just hits different. Planning to get some buddies over week 1 for wings and beer. Who's your team and what are your realistic expectations?
Just mounted my third monitor and got the cable management looking halfway decent. My buddies come over every Friday night now and we've been crushing it on COD. The kids think my man cave is cooler than the actual living room lol. Anyone else run three monitors for gaming or is that overkill?
Two years ago I was doing 60+ hour weeks at a marketing firm. Burned out, missing my kids, marriage was getting rocky. Made the jump to freelance consulting last year and honestly life is different now. I miss the paycheck and the office camaraderie sometimes, but I get to actually see my daughter's...
This might sound weird but I feel more alone now than before. Have two kids, married, but I'm isolated. Can't go out with friends, can't do my hobbies, everyone else is busy with their own stuff. Wife is touched out and doesn't want me close. Sex life is basically dead. I'm just going to work and co...
I have this constant low level panic that something bad is going to happen to my kids. Check on them at night multiple times even after they're asleep. My wife says I'm being paranoid but I can't turn it off. When they're at school I refresh the school portal constantly. Started sweating more, heart...
Made a big error on a project that affected the whole team. Instead of making excuses, I walked into my boss's office and told him straight up it was my fault, what I did wrong, and how I'd fix it. He appreciated me owning it. A real man doesn't blame others or make excuses. You do the work, you adm...
He's 8 and just realized his name is the same as a breakfast brand. The look on his face was priceless. I had to explain we named him after my great grandfather, not Kashi. Still doesn't believe me.
He's 11 and literally all he wants to do is play. Comes home from school, does homework, then straight to Fortnite. I try to limit it but he throws a fit and honestly my patience is thin after work. I'm not even sure what he's playing honestly, just that he's on that game. Should I be worried? Is th...
Coffee used to be enough but now I feel like I need something extra. Five year old was up at 5 AM and wouldn't go back to sleep. Had three cups of coffee and I'm still running on fumes at 2 PM. Do you guys switch to energy drinks or am I just getting old?
I can eat lunch with my kids, help with homework during my break, and be home when they get off the bus. Yeah I still work 8 hours but at least I'm in the same building. The transition was rough with distractions but now my boss trusts me and my mental health is way better. If anyone is considering ...
I want to lead my family in prayer and faith but honestly sometimes I feel like a hypocrite. I lose my temper with my kids, I struggle with anger, and I'm not living the example Jesus calls me to be. My wife is the one with the strong faith and I feel like I'm failing them. How do other dads deal wi...
I didn't completely overhaul my life or anything dramatic but I did get in the best shape I've been since college. Started meal prepping on Sundays which sounds lame but it actually works. Hit the gym 4 times a week. Nothing crazy, just consistent. I'm down 30 pounds and I actually have energy again...
After months of planning and hitting up home depot like every weekend, I finally got my workbench organized the way I wanted it. Got a pegboard wall, a vise, and all my tools sorted into drawers. My kids actually wanted to come out and help me organize stuff which was awesome. Now I'm trying to figu...
Two years ago my doctor told me I was heading for a heart attack if I didn't make changes. I was almost 280 pounds, couldn't play with my kids without getting winded, hated how I looked. Started small, just cutting out soda, then I joined a gym. My buddy from work started coming with me and it made ...