Got my girlfriend pregnant at 24 when I was basically just a manchild. Spent my 20s doing stupid stuff, never thought about consequences. When my daughter was born I realized I couldn't keep being that person. Sobered up, stopped hanging with the wrong crowd, actually showed up. It's been 12 years a...

Nobody talks about this anymore but a man is supposed to lead his household. Not like a tyrant but with purpose and direction. You make the hard decisions. You protect your family. You provide. You lead by example not by being your kids's buddy. My wife respects me because I'm strong and decisive. M...

My son came home crying because his girlfriend broke up with him. I told him there's plenty of fish in the sea. He said that doesn't help. I said well you're not a very good fisherman then are you? My wife kicked me but I'm pretty sure he smiled a little bit.

After 18 months of back and forth with lawyers, we finally signed off on 50/50 custody with alternating weeks. My 7 year old seems way less stressed knowing the schedule won't change randomly. Already saved like 10k in legal fees by not fighting over every little detail. Just wanted to post this as ...

After like 6 months of tinkering on weekends, I finally got my man cave looking decent. Got a projector mounted, ran all the cables through the walls, and picked up some acoustic panels. Wife said I could have one night a week to myself down there guilt free. Already planning a Lord of the Rings mar...

I've been trying to get through Elden Ring for the past year but only get like 30 mins to an hour a night when the kids are finally asleep and I'm not completely exhausted. By the time I turn it on I'm half asleep. Worth sticking with it or should I just accept that competitive games are dead to me ...

I told him "Because I'm my own best audience." He said "Yeah dad, you're the only one laughing." Got me there.

Saw a guy cut across the parking lot today and take up two spots. My kids asked why he did that. Honest answer? Because he doesn't respect the space or the people around him. We parked properly even though it was further away. Told them that a real man does the right thing not because anyone's watch...

I was resistant at first because I thought I should just be able to handle my depression on my own. But I've been going for about 2 months now and my therapist has helped me see some patterns I couldn't see myself. I'm sleeping better, I'm more present with my kids, and I'm not feeling that constant...

I thought I'd feel less lonely once I had a family but sometimes I feel more alone than before. My wife is great but she can't be my everything and most of my old friendships faded once the kids came. I'm busy all the time but I feel isolated. Like I'm just going through the motions of work and pare...

My workplace went casual about 5 years ago. Everyone in jeans and polo shirts now. I kept wearing my ties and jackets anyway. Got ribbed for it the first few months but you know what happened? I got promoted twice. My clients take me more seriously. My kids see their dad putting on a suit every morn...

Spent fifteen years climbing the ladder at some soulless Fortune 500 company. Making decent money but missing my kids's childhoods. Stress was destroying my health. Finally quit last year and went freelance in my field. The money is less predictable but I'm home for dinners now. I take my daughter t...

Been noticing a lot of young guys nowadays with weak handshakes and no eye contact. Started coaching my 12-year-old on the fundamentals. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. He was embarrassed at first but I told him a handshake tells people who you are before you even open yo...

Corrected my oldest yesterday when he didn't hold the door for his mother coming behind him. We went back and I had him do it right. He's 10 and old enough to understand that this isn't about being weak, it's about showing consideration. Honor and respect aren't outdated concepts, they're the founda...

He heard the drinks were on the house. My 8 year old came home and told this one and I've never been more proud. He's finally learning the craft.