He wrote down "why did the chicken cross the road because it wanted to." Not exactly the punchline structure we're going for but I gotta say the kid's got confidence. He told it to me like 5 times and seemed genuinely proud. Made me cry a little honestly.
So my ex started dating someone and he's been around the kids for like two weeks already. I'm not trying to control what she does but I feel like introducing someone that quickly is rushing things. My kids haven't mentioned it much so maybe I'm overreacting. Our custody agreement doesn't really cove...
Just me or is there something perfect about F1 and coffee before the chaos starts. No kids up yet, just me, my coffee, and grown men in fast cars. Wife thinks I'm insane but those two hours are sacred. Watched the highlights three times this week already.
Got divorced 4 years ago, spent 2 years as the every-other-weekend guy. Missed a lot of the daily stuff with my two kids. Just married my girlfriend last year and her three kids are adjusting to having me around full time now. It's messy. I miss the simplicity of my own place, the quiet evenings, ha...
My ex just told me she got a job offer and wants to relocate. Says it's better for the kids but I'm pretty sure it's about being closer to her new boyfriend. I have custody every other weekend. Lawyer said we need to go to court over this. Anyone been through a custody modification case? How messy d...
Super bowl is coming up and I'm so hyped. Been a fan since college but haven't had much time to watch games this season with work and everything. Finally managed to catch the last two games back to back and man I forgot how stressful it is. My old man used to yell at the TV and now I understand why....
We're supposed to use coparently for all communication but she keeps texting me directly and then bringing up random stuff in person when I pick up the kids. When I ask her to use the app she gets defensive. My lawyer said everything needs to be documented. Am I being unreasonable for pushing this o...
It's been like 8 months since the divorce and she keeps asking to swap weekends last minute. I've already turned down plans with my friends multiple times because she needs to work or wants to do something with her new guy. I don't want to be the bad guy but I'm getting frustrated. How do I set boun...
We usually hit up Domino's because the app is easy and the kids like it, but honestly I'm tired of chain pizza. Took the family out to this local spot last weekend and it was amazing. The crust was actually crispy and the toppings weren't swimming in grease. If you live in the midwest you gotta try ...
Had my second session yesterday and it's strange talking to a therapist about stuff. My guy is really good and doesn't judge which helps but I keep catching myself minimizing things or trying to make jokes. Also weird that I'm paying someone to listen to me complain when I've got friends for that. B...
Been separated for 8 months now and I've got the kids every other week. The weeks I don't have them I just sit in my apartment scrolling my phone until bedtime. All my friends are couples stuff and I feel like a third wheel. Tried a dating app once and deleted it after an hour. Some nights the quiet...
Started taking the kids on Saturdays to help clear branches and rake at our local park. They feel like they're part of something bigger and honestly it's a good workout. Park rangers seem to appreciate it too. Anyone else doing similar stuff?
I said yeah why, and he goes 'Because you always take the same route everywhere.' Not even a dad joke and he got me. Pretty sure he's developing a sense of humor that's gonna be used against me constantly from now on.
My kid asked me what time it was and I said 'It's time to get a watch.' Then I followed up with 'But seriously it's 3:15.' The eye roll I got was absolutely worth it. These are the moments I live for.
This might sound weird but I feel like I'm invisible sometimes. I'm with my wife and kids all day on weekends but I feel this distance. Like nobody really gets me or asks how I'm actually doing. Everyone just assumes dads are fine as long as they're handling business. But I'm struggling and I don't ...