This might sound weird but I feel really isolated lately. I have two kids and a wife and I still feel completely alone. Work has been brutal, my friends have drifted away, and by the time everyone goes to bed I'm too tired to talk to my wife about anything real. I know I need to do something about t...
Okay so I watched a video and thought I could tile the kitchen backsplash myself to save money. Turns out I cannot. The grout is uneven, some tiles are crooked, and I somehow messed up the measurements. My wife was nice about it but I could tell she was holding back. Calling a professional next week...
We've got like 6 subscriptions and I honestly can't keep track of what's on where anymore. Netflix used to have everything but now it seems like everything's scattered. Just trying to find something good to watch after the kids go down. Anyone cutting services or sticking it out?
My 6yo pointed at a box of Froot Loops and asked 'Dad why do they call it that?' I said 'Because they're fruity shaped loops obviously.' He goes 'No dad, why do they call it Froot with two o's?' I had no answer. I think he just dad joked me.
Why is the sky blue? Why do we have toes? Why do dogs have four legs? Why can't I eat ice cream for dinner? At some point I just started making up answers. Yesterday I told my kid that carrots make you see better because rabbits don't wear glasses. He believed me for like three hours.
I've been working crazy hours trying to get promoted and I feel like I'm missing everything. My oldest asked me yesterday why I had to go to another work dinner instead of watching her soccer game. I don't have a good answer. I know I need to provide for my family but when did it become a choice bet...
Took a solo fishing trip Saturday morning while the family was at soccer practice and finally landed the 5.5 lb bass I've been stalking for weeks. Been fishing this lake for 3 years and this is the biggest I've gotten. Didn't even get to tell anyone until evening and the kids just rolled their eyes ...
My 10 and 7 year old are doing like 2-3 hours of homework on the computer now plus wanting to play games after. I limit it but some nights we're hitting 4-5 hours total screen time and I feel like I'm failing. Teachers say it's normal, wife says I'm overthinking it, but I remember we were supposed t...
Been watching YouTube woodworking videos for like 2 years and kept saying I'd start a project. Well, I finally did it. Built a simple cutting board for the kitchen and honestly it turned out pretty decent. Got some rough edges and the finish isn't perfect but my wife actually wants to use it instead...
Gave my daughter her first bottle today while mom took a nap and I felt so useful. She had trouble latching at first and I was worried I was screwing it up but eventually she got it. That moment when she looked up at me while eating hit different. Is that weird? My wife said it was sweet but I felt ...
My 6 year old asked me if cereal is soup. I said no. My wife said yes. Now we're not talking and my kid thinks I'm an idiot. Pretty sure I lost that one. Anyone else have their entire marriage questioned by a kindergartener over breakfast foods?
Started coaching my 12 year old on how to give a proper handshake. Eye contact, firm grip, clear introduction. He rolled his eyes at first but I caught him practicing in the mirror after. These small things matter. A man's word and his handshake used to mean everything and I think we've lost somethi...
Situation at work where a buddy of mine got thrown under the bus by management to cover their mistake. I stepped up and told the truth about what happened even though it made things awkward for me. My boss asked why I did it and I told him a man's only worth what he's willing to stand for. Might cos...
Just dropped my oldest off for 3rd grade and I'm sitting in the car in the parking lot trying not to have a panic attack. Keep thinking about all the things that could go wrong - bullying, accidents, what if he gets sick at school and I'm not there. Wife says I need to let it go but my brain won't s...
Not gonna brag too hard but I explained how to do long division and she UNDERSTOOD it. She didn't get frustrated, didn't give up, and then she did three more problems correctly on her own. She even said 'thanks dad you explained that way better than my teacher' and I'm still riding that high 24 hour...