I've been dealing with anxiety for years but it got worse after my first kid was born. I worry constantly about everything. Health stuff, finances, whether I'm messing him up. It's exhausting and I can tell my wife is frustrated because I'm in my own head all the time instead of being present with t...
The hinge was broken for like 6 months and I kept saying I'd get to it. Today I just took it apart, figured out what was wrong, grabbed some wood filler and a new hinge from Home Depot, and knocked it out in an hour. Kids watched me do it and asked if I could fix their toy chest next. Feeling pretty...
Coworker mentioned his daughter is learning to play violin. I said 'Watch out, those screams are just part of the learning process. At least with a violin you can call it music.' Everyone groaned so hard. As a dad that means I won.
After months of back and forth with lawyers and a mediator, we actually have something official now. Took forever and cost way more than I wanted to spend but honestly it's such a relief to have it all spelled out. No more arguing about who gets what holidays or vague agreements that change whenever...
My child support was set 3 years ago when I made way less money. I got a promotion and my ex immediately wants to revisit it. Part of me feels like I should just do it to keep the peace but another part thinks this could become a pattern. Should I just agree or hire a lawyer? What's the typical proc...
Yelled 'KICK IT' at my son's game and he actually did. Straight into his own goal. Coach looked at me. I looked at my shoes. We're never speaking of this again but I'll definitely be telling everyone.
Real question. I manage a team of 8 people, work is actually interesting and I like what I do, but there's always something on fire. Bad quarterly results, someone's underperforming, leadership is pushing for more with less. I come home and my kids want to show me something and I'm physically there ...
Planning a guys golf trip and haven't played in like 6 months. Anyone else struggle with scorecard management or do you just accept that your first round back is gonna be rough? Looking for tips to not completely embarrass myself in front of my buddies.
Our son is 6 weeks and I swear he smiled at me yesterday when I was talking to him but everyone says I'm crazy and it's just gas. I don't care what anyone says, that was a real smile and it melted my entire face. When did your kids start doing real smiles? I'm obsessed with getting another one.
Decided to build some garden beds this spring and make it a project with my kids. Hit up the hardware store, grabbed some untreated wood and soil, and spent Saturday afternoon putting them together. My 7yo was my assistant and he was so proud helping dad. Now we're planting tomatoes and lettuce and ...
My daughter seems to have her days and nights completely backwards. She's wide awake at 2am and passes out at 6am when I need to get ready for work. Everything I read says this is normal but I'm running on fumes. Has anyone dealt with this? When did your baby start sleeping at normal times? My wife ...
Been working from home for 2 years now and I've saved so much time not commuting. Plus I get to see the kids for lunch and help with pickup. My new director is old school and wants everyone in 5 days a week starting next month. Already updating my LinkedIn because there's no way I'm going back to th...
Took 8 weeks off when my son was born and it was incredible. Now I'm back to the office 3 days a week and I feel like I'm missing everything. Wife says I'm being dramatic but I literally cried when he said a new word and I wasn't there to see it first. How do you guys handle this? Does it get easier...
Been on them for about 6 weeks now and the fog is lifting. Not gonna lie, I was scared to admit I needed help. There's still that voice saying real men don't need pills but I'm trying to ignore it. My wife noticed I'm more present with the kids and I'm actually enjoying things again instead of just ...
Got the Weber out of the garage this weekend and fired it up for the first time since October. Made some brisket that turned out decent, ribs could've been a little more tender but the kids demolished them anyway. Weather is perfect. Who else has their grill going already?