My ex and I have been divorced 2 years and we have two kids. Every single text exchange about pickups or school stuff turns into an argument about something totally unrelated. Like I'll say I'm running 10 minutes late and she'll bring up that I owe her money for soccer fees from 3 months ago. I trie...
Got offered a senior role that would basically double my commute and require more travel. I turned it down and my parents think I'm crazy. But with my kids 7 and 10 I finally have a schedule that lets me pick them up from school and be present on weekends without working. My wife said I made the rig...
Been having a rough few months. Work stress is killing me and I feel like I'm just going through the motions at home. My kids ask me to play and I'm too tired or cranky. Hate myself for it. Anyone else dealing with this burnout thing? It's like I know what I should be doing but my brain just won't c...
I love my wife and kids more than anything but man, some nights I just feel isolated. Like nobody really gets what's going on in my head. My buddies mostly just talk about football and work. I can't seem to have real conversations with anyone. Started going to therapy last month because I realized I...
Total disaster but also kind of amazing? We forgot the tent stakes, the propane stove didn't work, and my 4 year old got dirt in everything. But then we sat around the fire, the kids were actually happy without screens, and we just talked. Sleeping in a tent with all of us stuffed in there was chaot...
Caught him muting his phone when I walk in the room. Asked him if I was boring him. He said 'Dad, you're not boring, you're just... a lot.' I think that's code for 'your jokes are legendary.' I'm taking the W.
I told him 'We're going to have to tighten our belts with the budget.' He looked at me confused and said 'Dad your belt already looks pretty tight.' Kid's got comedy gold on accident.
My ex literally doesn't answer texts about our kids' school activities until days later. There's a soccer signup that's happening NOW and she just responded at 11pm saying 'whatever you think is best.' This is so frustrating. Don't know how to approach it without another fight. We have three years u...
Took both kids grocery shopping. My youngest pointed at Lucky Charms and said 'Dad can we get the magical ones?' I said 'Son that's just marketing lies like when your mom said you'd be an easy baby.' Wife was not happy when she heard that story later.
At 28 I was hitting the gym 5 days a week, had abs, the whole thing. Three kids later I'm 35, carrying an extra 40 pounds, and I honestly don't miss it that much. The time commitment was insane. Now I grab 20 minute runs when I can and I'm cool with it. What I gained is way more valuable than what I...
Spent two weekends building a simple treehouse in our backyard and my kids are absolutely obsessed. Used mostly reclaimed wood, kept it simple and safe. They're out there right now just sitting in it enjoying the view. Best project I've done in years honestly.
Every other weekend we're hitting a new trail as a family now. Started easy but my kids are getting stronger hikers. Just got back from a 5 mile hike with my daughter and she barely complained. These are the memories we'll actually remember. Beat sitting at home scrolling.
My income is inconsistent right now since I went freelance last year. Some months I make decent money, other months not so much. My ex's lawyer is pushing for a higher support amount based on my best months. I'm not trying to avoid paying but I'm worried about months where I don't have enough work. ...
I let him pick his team (Ravens) and I took the Bengals thinking I had this locked up. He threw me 3 picks and ran for 200 yards. When he scored the game winner with 30 seconds left I didn't know if I should be proud or if my gaming era is officially over. Might need to start letting him win more of...
He looked right at me this morning and said 'Daddy, play trucks with me?' Clear as day. My wife was sleeping so it was just us and honestly I got a little emotional. We've been working on speech with him and his therapist said he was making progress but hearing him actually ask me something independ...