Becoming a dad made me grow up way faster than I wanted to

6d ago1 min read

Not gonna lie I wasn't ready. My son was a surprise. I was still living like I was 22, playing video games till 3am, spending recklessly. Becoming a dad forced me to actually be an adult overnight. No choice. I miss the freedom sometimes. Miss not having to think about college funds and whether my insurance is good enough. Miss being able to just leave and do whatever. But I also feel like I actually like myself now? Like I have purpose instead of just existing. It's a trade I'm glad I made but man the transition sucked.

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KKyleRegular4d ago

Surprise kids are the best teachers. My son came when I wasn't ready either and honestly growing up fast was the best thing that happened to me. You'll find new fun that's actually more satisfying.

MMikeRegular5d ago

Man I get this so much. I was still figuring out how to be an adult when my first one showed up. The party life just doesn't hit the same anymore when you're running on 2 hours of sleep.

JJasonRegular6d ago

The good news is you can still have fun, just different fun now. Instead of bars at 2am it's sneaking in a good book after bedtime or planning cool stuff for your kid. Different chapter, still good.