My son is 16 and likes a girl. I told him to ask her on a proper date, be a gentleman about it, open doors, pick up the check. He laughed and said nobody does that anymore. But I think there's still something to respecting a young lady and showing her she matters. Maybe I'm stuck in the past but I'd...

I get at least 10 texts a day from my ex about the kids. Some are important but most are just her venting about their homework or asking me things she could handle herself. We're supposed to keep things civil and structured but she refuses to use the co-parenting app I suggested. I don't want to ign...

So the judge finalized everything last week and I officially have the kids every other weekend plus Wednesday nights. My ex and I agreed to this but now I'm second-guessing myself. I work construction so sometimes I get called in early or have late projects. I don't want to be that guy canceling on ...

Mine is scrambled eggs and toast. Takes 10 minutes, everyone eats it, cleanup is minimal. Wife makes fun of me but when I ask 'what do you want for dinner' and she says 'I don't know you pick' this is my emergency move. Looking for other ideas though because we're eating it twice a week at this poin...

I had a major one today in the middle of a meeting. Just felt my chest tighten, couldn't breathe right, thought I was having a heart attack. Had to excuse myself and sit in my car for 20 mins. My boss is probably thinking I'm losing it. Does anyone have tips for managing these at work without everyo...

Even when my kids are here I feel alone. Weekends without them are the worst. I sit in this quiet apartment and it just eats at me. I've been avoiding calling friends because I don't want to be that guy who complains all the time. Haven't been sleeping well either. When does this get easier?

Company is making everyone come in 3 days a week starting next month. I've been remote since January and honestly forgot what an office commute was like. Gas prices are killing me, plus I miss having lunch with my kids and being there when they get home from school. My boss says it's about 'company ...

Been struggling with this. My 8 year old caught me in a lie yesterday about why we couldn't go to the park. Nothing major but it was a lie nonetheless. He called me out on it and I felt absolutely terrible. I've been telling him for years that God wants us to be honest but here I am doing the opposi...

Just realized my 6 and 8 year old have spent the last two weeks watching random YouTube videos for like two hours a day while I was dealing with work stuff. Some of it is fine educational content but some of it is weird and not appropriate. I feel like a bad parent. Started using parental controls t...

Started doing it a few months back and it's saved me so much money and time during the week. Just made 6 containers of chicken and rice. My wife thinks I'm crazy but she's eating the leftovers too. Anyone else do this or am I just getting old?

I've been running on fumes for like 3 months. Work was crazy, kids were crazy, wife was stressed, I was just constantly in survival mode. Yesterday I just told everyone I needed to sit this one out. Took the day completely off, didn't do anything productive, just existed for a bit. Read a book, went...

Started working with my 7 year old on opening doors for his mom, his sister, and the elderly folks at church. Some people seem confused by it but I don't care. It's about respect and showing people they matter. Want him to grow up understanding that real strength is being courteous and looking out f...

My daughter came back from her mom's place saying the new boyfriend keeps trying to do activities with her and she feels pressured. She's 9 and wants space but doesn't want to hurt his feelings. I want to say something to my ex but I don't want to start drama. What's the move here? I told my daughte...

The divorce is only 3 months finalized and my ex and I can barely talk without things getting heated. She sends me passive aggressive texts about money and the kids. I try to keep it professional but it's hard when she's making digs at me. Our lawyer said we should use a co-parenting app but honestl...

First time changing our son alone and he projectile pooped up his back, through his outfit, and onto my shirt while I was holding him. I just stood there confused for like 30 seconds not knowing where to even start. Called my wife in from the other room like I'd never changed a diaper before. Why do...