Left my job 3 years ago. Was making six figures at a tech company, absolutely miserable, traveling 60% of the time. My oldest told me he didn't recognize me anymore because I was only home for like 2 days every week. That hit different. So I quit and started freelancing. First year was terrifying. S...
Just told my kids that the gym is a place where you go to watch other people work out and they actually believed me for a solid 10 seconds. My 8 year old said 'Dad that's the dumbest thing you've ever said' and honestly he's not wrong. But I'll keep trying.
Our son is 6 weeks old and I don't think I've slept more than 2 hours straight in weeks. My wife and I try to split nights but it's still brutal. I went back to work last week and honestly work is easier than being home. Is that bad to say? I love my son but man I forgot what it felt like to sleep t...
My wife has been trying to breastfeed for 8 weeks and it's been so hard. Cracked nipples, low supply issues, the kid latches wrong half the time. We've seen three lactation consultants. Yesterday we had to supplement with formula and she felt like she failed. I hate watching her struggle like this. ...
My ex has been doing this thing where she randomly decides to keep the kids an extra day or two because 'they're having fun' without asking me first. I get that it sounds nice but I had plans and I didn't know if they were coming back. I tried bringing it up and she said I was being controlling. The...
First year doing this with my work guys and I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. Been watching videos but there's so much to know. Anyone got quick tips before my draft tomorrow night? Also is it normal to spend this much mental energy on a game that I know absolutely nothing about lol
Had a conversation with my teenage nephew yesterday and he was blaming everything on society and external factors for why he's not doing well in school. Didn't take any ownership. Made me realize how important it is to teach kids that you control your effort and your attitude regardless of circumsta...
My word is all I've got really. If I tell my kids I'll be there for their game I'm there. If I make a commitment at work I follow through. Seems like people don't put much stock in that anymore but it matters to me. It's about integrity and being someone people can count on. That's old fashioned may...
My daughter is 4 and lately I've been spiraling thinking I'm messing her up somehow. Like I'm not patient enough or I'm working too much and missing stuff. My wife keeps telling me I'm doing fine but I can't shake the feeling that I'm falling short. Anyone else deal with this? How do you get out of ...
Not gonna lie I was skeptical when she brought this up but we went to a beginner salsa class last week and it was actually kind of fun. Felt like an idiot at first but the instructor made it chill and it gave us something to do together that wasn't just sitting at home. Might keep doing it.
We use one of those co-parenting apps to keep things civil but sometimes it feels cold and formal. Had a parent teacher conference at school and they want me and the ex both there. Worried it's going to be awkward or we'll disagree on how to handle our kid's behavior issues in front of the teacher. ...
I told him I was just trying to figure out where his off switch is. He did not find it funny. My wife lost it though.
Got the last piece in yesterday, a vintage beer sign I've been hunting for forever. Got a pool table, mini fridge stocked with actual drinks not just stuff the kids drink, a nice TV setup for games, some arcade games on the walls, and a big sectional that my wife actually hates but that's the whole ...
Got divorced 3 years ago after 15 years together. Thought my life was over. Turns out I'm actually a better person when I'm not miserable. Got my own place, decorated it however I want, my kids know I'm happier now even though I only have them 50 percent of the time. That part sucks. But I missed so...
My wife keeps saying I need to be more involved in household stuff and parenting but I work 50 hours a week to keep a roof over our heads. I provide, I work hard, I come home and I'm present. But somehow that's not enough anymore? Maybe I'm old fashioned but a man's job is to provide and protect. Wh...