Anyone else completely forget who they were before kids?

Dec 2·1 min read

Seriously though. I used to be that guy who could spontaneously drive to the coast for the weekend. Now I'm googling "best snacks for car rides" at 10pm. My wife showed me a photo from 2019 and I genuinely didn't recognize myself. Not even in a bad way, just... different person? Like when did I become someone who gets excited about a good sale on diapers? Is this normal or am I having an identity crisis lol

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TTom P.RegularDec 3

The weird part is I don't even miss it that much? Like I remember being that spontaneous person but now the idea of a road trip sounds exhausting. Is this what getting old feels like or is it just parenthood.

DDrew H.RegularDec 3

My wife and I joke that our spontaneity now is deciding to do pizza for dinner instead of tacos. Peak excitement in this house.

NNick G.RegularDec 4

Dude yes. I used to read books for fun. Now my idea of a wild Friday night is staying awake past 10pm. The coast trips are a distant memory.

KKeith L.RegularDec 4

I found some old photos from college last week and showed my wife. She was like 'where did that guy go?' And honestly I don't even recognize myself in those pictures anymore.