Before kids I was that guy who would just gas up and drive 8 hours on a whim, stopping wherever looked interesting. Now a 20 minute drive to the park involves three snack requests, a diaper blowout, and explaining why we can't just turn around and go home because I forgot to download the Bluey episo...

So my 4yo asks what all the colorful cereals are made of. I say sugar mostly. He looks at me dead serious and goes 'Dad you said sugar is bad' and I'm like well this is awkward because clearly I've been exposed as a hypocrite in the breakfast section of Target.

I negotiated Tuesday and Thursday from home so I could help with pickup and have some flexibility. But every Tuesday I get called into an office meeting or get emails saying 'are you coming in today.' It's super frustrating because I was clear about this. My manager seems annoyed that I'm not in the...

This is getting ridiculous. We have a court ordered schedule - I pick up the kids every other Friday at 5pm. My ex is constantly 30-45 minutes late which makes me late getting back to work. I work in sales so these late pickups are literally costing me money. I've asked her nicely multiple times but...

Started dating someone about 4 months ago and it's getting serious. My oldest asked yesterday if she's my girlfriend. I didn't want to lie but I also don't want to introduce her to the kids yet. My ex is already making comments about me 'parading women around.' How do other guys handle this? What's ...

Been working from home for 2 years now and my brain doesn't understand when work ends anymore. I'll be playing with the kids and thinking about the presentation due tomorrow. Wife finally called me out on it last week and she's right. I'm physically there but mentally at the office. Tried turning my...

Last year was tough and I thought I was doing better but honestly these past few months have been dark. I'm going through the motions with work and the kids but I don't feel anything. Even stuff I used to enjoy feels pointless. I haven't told anyone because what am I supposed to say? That I'm a grow...

Anyone else doing the reverse sear method? I've been smoking my steaks low and slow at 225 for like 30 mins, then finishing them hard on a screaming hot cast iron. The results are insane. Perfectly pink center every time. My kids actually asked for seconds which never happens. This is becoming my go...

My divorce was messy. Me and my ex couldn't be in the same room without fighting. The kids saw all of it and it sucked. Went to therapy, did some real work on myself, and realized I was being immature. Reached out to my ex and we actually talked. Now we co-parent pretty well. We're not best friends ...

Went to the dentist today and got told my teeth are in perfect shape. Never had a cavity in my entire life. My kids think I'm lying but it's true. Guess all those years of actually flossing paid off. Small win but I'll take it.

Got my PS5 finally and built a little gaming corner in the basement. Got a decent TV, comfortable chair, mini fridge. Yeah I know it's nerdy but after the kids go to bed I get maybe an hour to decompress playing 2K. My wife thinks I'm crazy but it's cheaper than therapy and I'm still here helping wi...

Took my boys up to the lake last weekend for a father-son camping trip. Woke up at 4am, hit the water by sunrise, and we actually caught something. My 7 year old reeled in a catfish and I swear he's hooked for life now. Didn't catch much else but honestly didn't care. Just being out there with those...

Been remote for 2 years now and honestly I don't think I could go back to the office. I get to have lunch with my kids, I'm home when they get off the bus, and I actually see my wife during the day instead of just on weekends. The work gets done just fine. My company wants us back 3 days a week and ...

Before the kids came I was living it up, sleeping till noon on weekends, going out whenever. Now I'm up at 6am doing breakfast and school drop offs and honestly I wouldn't trade it. My friends still text me to go out and I'm like nah I'm gonna watch my daughter's soccer game. Weird thing is I don't ...

I was a mess before kids. Drinking too much, poor life decisions, no real direction. Becoming a dad flipped something in my brain. I wanted to be better for them so I got sober, cleaned up my finances, actually focused on something bigger than myself. Not gonna lie it's hard but I gained a sense of ...