I want to establish a habit of family prayer but I'm not sure how to do it without it feeling forced or weird. We say grace before dinner but I mean real prayer time. My wife's more naturally faith-focused than me and I don't want to mess it up. We've got three kids ages 6, 8, and 12. Do you guys do...

My girl is 16 and going out with a boy. I told her I'd give her money just in case, but she should expect the boy to pay since he asked her out. My wife thinks that's old fashioned and that girls should split bills. I get times have changed but there's something about teaching young men that you ste...

This has been going on for 3 weeks now. We agreed on Fridays at 5pm for pickup, but she's showing up at 530 or 545 most weeks. I have to clock out early or just leave my coworkers hanging. I've texted her about it twice and she says traffic is unpredictable. I get that, but I can't keep losing 30 mi...

I know I'm probably crazy but I love firing up the smoker even in winter. Something about standing outside with a cold beer and tending to a brisket for 12 hours just hits different. My neighbors probably think I've lost it but the food is worth it. Just got a new offset smoker and I'm dying to brea...

Spent the last 3 weekends getting my garage organized and holy crap it feels good. Got a nice heavy duty workbench, pegboard with all my tools labeled, and even installed better lighting. Now I actually want to spend time out here instead of just using it as a storage unit. Next up is building some ...

My ex and I have been doing every other weekend with me picking up Friday after school and dropping back Sunday evening. Her new job is making that impossible for her some weekends and she's asking if we can do alternating weeks instead. I'm actually fine with it but want to make sure I'm not gettin...

We started using that coparenting app and it's honestly a game changer. No more miscommunications about pickup times, school stuff, medical things. Everything's documented. We're not friendly but we're civil and that's what matters. The kids can tell we're not fighting anymore and they seem happier....

We've been talking to our kids about tithing and giving to others. Our son asked why we should give money to church if we're trying to save for a house. Good question honestly. How do you teach them about generosity without being preachy? Want them to understand it comes from the heart but also want...

Just finished season 3 of Slow Horses and it was incredible. Need something new to binge during the week when I don't have the kids. Please tell me it's not all Marvel and superhero stuff. Give me some good drama recommendations.

This is humbling. I got cut off in traffic yesterday and almost lost it, then realized my son was right there in the backseat seeing how I react to things. He's watching me constantly. Makes me want to be more patient and kind because I know he's learning from what I do way more than what I say. Bee...

She's 9 and one of her friends' parents are getting divorced. She asked why God doesn't just fix it if he loves us. I tried to explain free will and trust but I could tell she wasn't really satisfied. I ended up just holding her and praying with her. Anyone else dealt with this? How did you help the...

You think having a wife and kids means you're never alone but man the loneliness is real. My wife is burnt out from the kids so we don't really connect anymore. My friends don't have kids so they don't get why I can't just come hang out. My coworkers don't know this side of me. I'm surrounded by peo...

Kinda freaking out honestly. Saw it on the calendar this morning. I don't feel old but the number 40 just hits different. My buddy wants to do a big party but I don't know if I want all that. Anyone else hit 40 recently? How did you handle it?

I'm sitting here with a bag of chips at 3pm eating because I'm stressed about a project deadline. This has been happening more and more. I come home exhausted and snappy with the family. Something has to give. I know I need to exercise more but when? After the kids are in bed I'm dead. Any working d...

Yankees-Red Sox is Saturday night. That's gonna be a good one. Anyone else planning to watch or are you doing family stuff? I'm trying to convince my wife that I need a few hours to watch the game guilt-free lol.