Spent 15 years as the fat dad who couldn't keep up with his kids at the park. Could barely walk up stairs without getting winded. Had my heart scare at 42, doc said my cholesterol was through the roof, and it just clicked. Nobody was gonna do this for me. Started hitting the gym early mornings befor...

Used to be that guy who'd stay up till 3am on Saturday, sleep till noon Sunday, repeat. Now I'm up at 6am on weekends whether I like it or not because my 4 year old doesn't understand the concept of sleeping in. Honestly? I don't miss the hangovers at all. What I do miss is just being able to do not...

Just wanted to post something positive for once. Been split with my kids' mom for 2 years now. We alternate weeks and honestly it's gotten easier. We text about school stuff and actually communicate now without all the anger. Both of us made effort to keep the kids out of our issues. Not saying it's...

Got offered a big promotion that comes with more travel and longer hours. Money would be great, kids are getting older so tuition is coming. But I'd be gone 3-4 nights a week. My gut says no but my brain keeps doing the math. Wife says it's my decision. How do you guys handle this stuff? Is there a ...

Work emergency came up and I had to reschedule pickup by 2 hours. Explained to ex beforehand, she agreed. But when I got there my son asked why I was late and seemed disappointed. That hit me hard. I know it's not a huge deal but I'm trying to be the reliable parent here. Just needed to vent that I ...

I thought I had it under control but January and February just knocked me on my ass. Getting out of bed feels impossible some mornings. I'm going through the motions with the kids but I can tell my wife is worried. I had to call my therapist yesterday because I haven't felt this bad in over a year. ...

We were just sitting on the couch watching cartoons and she said it out of nowhere. No bribe, no context, just randomly said 'Dad you're the best dad in the world and I love you so much.' I'm 35 years old and I literally got choked up. These moments go by so fast. Gonna try to remember this feeling ...

My son keeps asking for robux and I finally looked into it. These games are literally designed to get kids addicted to spending money. The predatory mechanics are insane. Started limiting his access but now he's angry with me. Feels like I'm the bad guy for not letting him spend 50 bucks a week on v...

Trying to set up a little man cave area down there so I can actually watch a full game without interruptions. Don't need anything crazy expensive, just something decent for sports and maybe some gaming with the older kids. Looking at like 55-65 inches. Anyone have recommendations that won't make the...

I said 'Franks and beans' and he goes 'But dad, where's Frank?' I just about died laughing. He got me good. That's the moment I knew I raised him right.

So I quit my job 2 years ago and honestly it's been the biggest identity crisis and blessing at the same time. I was making good money as a project manager, wore the suits, had the business cards, the whole thing. But I was missing everything with my kids and my wife was drowning trying to do it all...

Going through the divorce now and we're trying to figure out shared custody. Lawyers mentioned something about 'primary decisions' but I want to be involved in school stuff since I was the one doing homework help before. How does everyone handle this with their exes? Like if the kid needs new shoes ...

I'm home with the kids most days but I feel incredibly lonely. I don't have close guy friends in this area and the parent groups I've tried feel superficial. I love my kids but sometimes I need actual adult conversation about something other than developmental milestones. My wife tries to help but s...

I was diagnosed with depression about 6 months ago and some days I can barely get out of bed. My kids still need breakfast and clean clothes and help with homework and I feel like I'm failing at all of it. The guilt on top of the depression makes everything heavier. My wife is supportive but I can s...

Took 6 weeks off when our second was born last week. First week was a blur of diapers and no sleep. Now I'm starting to feel a little more human and honestly I'm loving this time with the kids. My 4 year old and I made a fort yesterday and we just hung out in it reading books. But I keep checking my...