Being a dad literally changed my personality

1d ago1 min read

I was kind of a selfish person before. Not intentionally cruel or anything just like, my time mattered more than other people's time. My plans were my plans. Then one day I'm holding my daughter and something just clicked different in my brain. Suddenly other people's needs actually matter more than my own. It's wild. I'm not saying I'm a saint now but like, I'm not the person I was. The patience I didn't have I now have to develop. The empathy I lacked just appeared. Becoming a dad restarted something in me that I didn't know was broken.

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RRob H.Regular1d ago

Same experience here. Being a dad made me want to be a better person. Not just for my kids but because I actually respect who I'm becoming. That's the real payoff.

MMikeNew Dad11h ago

Your kids are lucky you had that awareness. A lot of guys never realize how much they were missing by being selfish. The fact that it bothered you enough to change says a lot.

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BBradRegular10h ago

This is real. I was definitely more about myself before kids. The moment that changed for me was when my son was born and I realized someone needed me more than I needed my own comfort. Totally shifts your perspective.