I worked nights for almost 7 years straight. Third shift, warehouse job, sleeping during the day. It messed with everything - my marriage, my health, my relationship with the kids. Six months ago I got offered a day shift position and honestly it's like I woke up from a long sleep. I'm actually home...
Just binged the last 3 episodes last night after the kids went to bed. Man that show is incredible. Way better than I expected. Anyone else watching it or read spoilers in the comments before I go down that rabbit hole?
Just wrapped up Breaking Bad last night after my kids went to bed. Man, what a ride. I know I'm late to the party but holy crap that ending. Wife fell asleep halfway through the final episode so I had to text my brother about it at 11pm like some kind of maniac. Anyone else think Walt deserved what ...
Every time I try to talk to her about the kids she brings up money or what I did wrong in the marriage. I'm trying to keep it professional but she won't let me. I want to co-parent properly but she seems like she just wants to fight. Should I switch to only email communication? Has anyone else dealt...
Took the family camping for the first time in a tent (we usually do the RV thing). Forgot to pack enough food so we ended up making 3 trips into town for snacks. Forgot the rain fly too so we got soaked the first night. But honestly? The kids loved it anyway and we laughed so hard about how unprepar...
My wife is about to start her third starter because apparently the second one isn't performing up to standards. We have enough bread for a small bakery. Is this still a pandemic thing or what? Don't get me wrong the bread tastes great but I don't need a 48 hour timeline just to make toast. Maybe I'm...
My 5 year old has watched Bluey like 200 times. Can recite entire episodes. I don't even mind because at least it's educational and the parents on the show aren't terrible but man I'm losing it hearing the theme song in my head constantly. But also the soccer episode? That dad was way too into it lo...
Taking a road trip with three kids next month from Texas to Colorado. Obviously can't afford fancy restaurants and my kids are picky eaters anyway. Been trying to figure out the balance between not spending a fortune on food and not eating gas station hot dogs for a week. Any tips from guys who've d...
Been going to therapy for about 3 months now and I gotta say it's helping more than I expected. I was really hesitant to go, felt like I was failing at something I should be able to handle myself. My therapist helped me realize that's exactly the kind of thinking that was making everything worse. An...
This is gonna sound weird but I feel so isolated. I love my family but I don't have any real friends anymore. All my buddies from college have moved or we just grew apart. I work, come home, handle kid stuff, and repeat. My wife is great but I can't dump all my friendship needs on her. Anyone else f...
I'll be sitting there doing normal stuff and then I'll see an email from my boss and my heart starts racing. Even when I open it and it's nothing serious I can't shake the feeling for like an hour. I'm thinking about talking to someone about it but it feels stupid. Anyone else deal with this? How di...
Took my son to the store and he asked why the bananas were yellow. I said 'Because they're not ripe yet.' Wife just stared at me while my kid looked betrayed. Pretty sure I just ruined fruit for him.
She tried out for the travel league and made it. Been watching her practice in the backyard all summer with that little soccer ball and some cones I set up. She actually did it. First game is next month and I already know I'm gonna be that crazy parent yelling from the sidelines. So proud right now.
Never thought I'd be the guy who runs. Used to spend weekends gaming and eating takeout. Had the talk with my doc about my weight and it scared me straight. Started with just walking around the block in January. Now it's September and I just finished my first 5K without stopping. My kids don't recog...
Was living paycheck to paycheck for years, always stressed about money. Started tracking every dollar and it was eye opening how much I wasted. Cut a lot of stuff, sold things I didn't need, picked up side gigs on weekends. After 18 months I finally have an emergency fund. The stress is gone. Miss s...