Work situation came up where my boss wanted me to take credit for something one of my younger team members did. Couldn't do it. Told him straight up that the kid earned that win and if we're going to build a culture of integrity in this office then we start by doing the right thing even when nobody'...

I've been doing the same thing for like 10 years. Scrambled eggs with toast and bacon. Kids want pancakes now so I guess I'm making two breakfasts every Saturday. Worth it though. What do you guys usually do?

I've got maybe an hour a week to game these days so I'm looking for something I can actually make progress in without needing huge time blocks. Currently debating between replaying some old favorites or trying something new. What are you guys playing? Need recommendations for a dad who can only game...

Been a Christian for years but never actually committed to tithing. Wife and I talked about it and decided to start doing it. First month is done and yeah, we definitely feel the hit financially. But there's something different about it. Less worried somehow? Anyone else make this leap? Did it get e...

So my 8 year old caught me losing my temper at another driver today and later asked why I yelled when we talk about controlling our anger at church. I had no good answer and felt like a total failure. I tried to explain that adults mess up too but man, it hit different coming from my kid. Anyone els...

This is driving me crazy. We agreed on Tuesday and Friday pickups. She's now canceling or changing the times constantly with like an hour's notice. I get that life happens but I'm trying to plan my work schedule around this and I'm starting to look unreliable to my boss. I don't want to go back to c...

Last weekend I was sitting on the porch with my kids and I realized I wasn't really there. Phone in my lap, mind at work. That's not the man I want to be and that's not the example I want to set. A true gentleman gives his full attention to the people in front of him. That's respect. So I'm making a...

Got the papers finalized last month and we're on a 50/50 split now. Every other week with the kids. I was prepared for the legal stuff but I wasn't prepared for how hard it is to drop them off at their mom's house every two weeks. My oldest asked me last night if I was leaving them. Man that broke m...

I'm writing this because I never thought I'd be here. A decade ago I was that guy showing up late to pickup, missing school plays, making excuses. My kids barely knew me. Hit rock bottom when my oldest asked why daddy smelled like beer in the mornings. That was it. Got help, went to AA, did the work...

We raised him in church, homeschooled him, had family devotions. Now he's 15 and saying he doesn't believe any of it. Says it's all just what we forced on him. Wife is devastated. I'm angry but trying not to show it. Part of me gets it - he has to make his own choices - but another part feels like w...

Had a whole thing planned with friends this weekend but it fell through last minute. Now I got an open Saturday and Sunday and I'm not sure what to do with myself. Too late to plan anything major. Guess it's a good time to finally clean the garage and catch up on home stuff I've been avoiding.

After 18 months of back and forth with lawyers, we finally have everything locked in. 50/50 custody, child support worked out, and a parenting plan that actually makes sense. Feels good to have clarity and not be in constant limbo. To anyone going through this right now, hang in there. It gets bette...

My buddy convinced me to go out on his boat last month and I got absolutely hooked again. Been binge watching fishing channels and just ordered new gear. Thinking about taking the kids once I get comfortable enough. Growing up I used to fish with my dad all the time so this feels like coming home in...

Tried to do a whole bit about how I used to hate facial hair but then it grew on me. Kid cut me off and said 'dad that's literally on your chin right now.' No punchline needed I guess. They're becoming comedians and I'm retiring.

Took a sick day yesterday because my 6 year old had a stomach bug and needed someone home. Boss was cool with it but I got some work emails asking for updates. My old self would have answered them all but I just let them wait. Watched movies with my son instead. Not feeling guilty about it anymore.