Got laid off yesterday. My wife doesn't know yet. Before I tell her, I'm going to have a plan. That's what it means to be the head of your household. You don't panic, you don't let fear show, you get your ducks in a row and then you present solutions. This is on me to fix. Been sending out resumes a...
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name back to him. My dad taught me this and I'm determined to pass it on. Took him to shake hands with my business partner last week and the man actually commented on it. That's the kind of thing that matters, ge...
This is gonna sound cheesy but whatever. I was heavy for like 8 years after my second kid was born. Just let it go, didn't think it mattered. But I was always tired, sweating through shirts, couldn't keep up with my kids at the park. Started eating better and walking a bunch. Lost the weight over ab...
Three years ago I was sleeping on my buddy's couch, paying child support I could barely afford, drinking too much on weekends. Started going to therapy because my ex said I needed to get my act together or I'd lose the kids. She was right. Got a decent job, moved into a small apartment, started runn...
I used to make 140k in finance. Commuted 2 hours each way, missed my kids growing up, was always stressed. One day my son asked if I was coming to his soccer game and I realized I didn't even know he played soccer. That wrecked me. Quit 6 months later. Now I'm doing contract work from home, making m...
Just upgraded to a 144Hz monitor and I gotta say it changes everything. Competitive shooters feel so much smoother now. Yeah it was expensive and my wife gave me that look but this is my one hobby so it stays.
My grandfather was the kind of man who kept his promises, respected his wife completely, and stood for something. He was quiet about it but everyone knew where he stood. I've been thinking a lot about what he taught me through example and how I'm passing that down. Do you think there's a real value ...
Two years ago I couldn't run a quarter mile without feeling like I was dying. Got tired of feeling like garbage all the time and my doctor basically said I needed to make changes or things were gonna get worse. Started with just walking, then added some jogging. Now I do 2-3 races a year. The physic...
TSA agent asked if I had any liquids in my carry on. I said yeah my son and he just stared at me. Wife was not amused. Totally worth it though.
Our agreement says I get the kids Wed-Fri every week. Last month she had to keep them 2 extra days without asking, then 'forgot' to tell me about a doctor appointment they had. I'm trying not to be petty but this is getting frustrating. We use a co-parenting app now but she barely responds. Do I bri...
I work remote and most of my friends either moved or just drifted away after we had kids. My wife is great but I feel like I don't have anyone to just hang out with and talk to like I used to. Missing my buddies but when I reach out it feels forced. Is this just what being a dad is? Anyone found goo...
Been dealing with this for about 3 months now. Every night around 11pm my brain just starts racing about everything. Money, kids future, my job, if I'm a good dad, literally everything at once. I'm exhausted and irritable with my family because of it. Started some deep breathing stuff but nothing is...
I used to be the guy at every event, staying out till 2am, sleeping till noon on weekends, zero responsibilities. Had my first kid and literally everything changed overnight. I didn't go out for like 2 years. Now I'm 5 years in with two kids and I'm not even the same person. I miss the freedom somet...
Just got laid off from my job and I'm looking at probably a 30% pay cut when I find something new. My ex gets child support from me and I know I need to go back to court to adjust it. Has anyone done this? Do I need a lawyer or can I do it myself? I'm worried she's gonna fight me on it but I literal...
Man that show is intense. I watched half of it with my wife and the other half staying up way too late on a weeknight. The kitchen scenes stress me out but in a weirdly entertaining way. Carmy is such a mess but you gotta respect the hustle. Is season 3 out yet or are we waiting?