Going through a divorce right now and trying to figure out how to keep things civil when we disagree on parenting decisions. Like she wants to put our 5yo in this expensive program and I don't think he needs it. I don't want to fight about everything but I also feel like my opinion should matter. An...
Just finished the series last night and holy crap. My wife has been telling me to watch it for like 3 years and I kept putting it off. Now I'm mad I waited so long. Anyone else come to these shows way late? What did you think when you watched it?
My son is 8 weeks old and yesterday he smiled at me. Not a gas smile, a real smile. I know everyone says this but I get it now. Everything else just faded away for a second. My wife caught it on video. I've watched it like fifty times already. I came to this forum months ago freaking out about becom...
Spent the last two weekends fixing up my back deck and I gotta say it feels amazing to actually accomplish something with my hands. Replaced some rotted boards, stained the whole thing, new railing. Looks brand new now. Cracked a few beers while I was doing it and just vibed out. My wife was shocked...
Five Guys is overrated, way too expensive. Shake Shack is solid, Whataburger if you're in Texas, In-N-Out is good but overhyped. Chick fil A's chicken sandwich is elite, don't come at me. McDonald's gets the job done when you're in a pinch but it's not good. What's your ranking? I feel like people w...
Got referred by my doctor after my last checkup. Been feeling pretty down the past couple months, nothing major just tired all the time and not really interested in stuff I used to enjoy. Wife thinks it's a good idea. Anyone here been through therapy? What should I expect? Is it weird talking to a s...
Just wanted to share something good. We started doing 15 minute family devotions after dinner and honestly it's changed our whole house. The kids are asking better questions, my wife and I are on the same page spiritually, and it's become something everyone actually looks forward to. Started real si...
Anyone here made a switch from a high stress career to something that pays less but gives you your life back? I've been in management for 10 years and I'm good at it but it owns me. Thinking about stepping back to an individual contributor role or even a completely different field. Probably means ta...
Started this journey thinking I had no idea what I was doing. My son just laughed for the first time yesterday and I swear I teared up like a baby myself. Still exhausted all the time but man, this kid is the coolest thing that's ever happened to me. To the other new dads out there stressing about e...
The catch is it would mean 15 percent more travel and longer hours. My oldest starts high school next year and my youngest is only 7. I've been grinding at this company for 8 years and this feels like the opportunity I've been waiting for but man the timing sucks. My wife is supportive but I can tel...
Started at 4am and didn't wrap until like 6 in the evening. Neighbors were probably sick of the smoke smell but man the bark came out perfect. Pulled it off and let it rest for 30 mins then sliced it up. Wife said it was the best one I've made yet and the kids actually asked for seconds which never ...
Never really gotten into fishing but my dad keeps asking me to go with him and I want to actually learn instead of just borrowing his extra stuff. I have a small budget like 150 bucks max. Mostly looking to fish at lakes near me, nothing crazy. Should I get one of those combo kits or is it worth buy...
I love my kids so much but some days I lay in bed at night and just spiral about whether I'm messing them up. Like am I working too much, not working too much, not patient enough, too strict, not strict enough. My brain just cycles through all of it. Anyone else deal with this constant second-guessi...
I've been a jerk to my family the last few months. Rough quarter at work, lots of pressure, emails at night, Sunday nights spent dreading Monday. My 6 year old asked me why daddy yells now and I about lost it. I yelled more. My wife suggested I talk to my doctor or a therapist about stress managemen...
We left the hospital yesterday and I don't think either of us has slept more than 20 minutes. Baby is crying, we don't know what's wrong, and my wife is crying too. I feel completely helpless. I tried changing a diaper and managed to get poop on myself and the carpet. Is this normal? Does it get bet...