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Got my priorities completely backwards before becoming a dad and I'm okay with that

Dec 141 min read

So I was that guy who obsessed over my car, spent weekends detailing it, went to car meets every month, had a whole community around it. First time my son got in the car seat I was terrified he'd spill something. Now? There's goldfish crackers literally everywhere and you know what, I don't care anymore. Sold the car last year actually. Got a minivan instead because it's practical and has room for his sports stuff and my wife's needs. I used to think that was sad but now I see it as like, leveling up as a person. The guy I was before wouldn't recognize the dad I am now. Best downgrade ever honestly.

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NNick G.RegularDec 15

The car detailing weekends were my whole personality and honestly? Didn't miss them once the kids came. Just different priorities now and it's way more fulfilling.

RRyan G.RegularDec 15

This resonates. I was the same way with my truck. Now I'm just happy if it gets me where I need to go without the kids fighting in the back.

PPhil B.RegularDec 16

It's wild how being a parent just rewires your brain. Things that seemed so important feel completely trivial now. Your car looks fine honestly.

LLance K.RegularDec 15

Do you ever get time to detail it anymore or is that just gone for the next decade?

DDavid K.New DadDec 16

Same thing happened to me. Had a 2005 WRX I was obsessed with and now it's covered in cheerio crumbs and has a car seat permanently installed. Past me would be horrified.