Single to Stepdad - Unexpected Transformation

2w ago1 min read

Never thought I'd be a dad. Married my girlfriend last year and became stepdad to her 7 year old basically overnight. This kid was skeptical of me for months which honestly crushed me more than I expected.

The shift? I went from being super selfish about my time to actually planning my life around another person. Don't get me wrong I still go to the gym and see my friends but it's different now. There's this responsibility that's actually fulfilling even though it scared me at first. What gets me is now he calls me dad and I still get emotional thinking about it. Gained a family, gained patience I didn't know I had. Miss the spontaneity sometimes but wouldn't trade this for anything.

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TTrevor M.New Dad2w ago

Never thought I'd be saying this but becoming a stepdad changed my whole perspective on what family means. Props for going all in on this.

PPaul W.New Dad2w ago

This is really encouraging to read. My girlfriend has a kid and I've been nervous about the whole stepdad thing. What's been your biggest surprise so far?

BBrandonRegular2w ago

That's awesome man. Stepdad life is no joke but it sounds like you're embracing it. How's the adjustment been with the 7 year old? That's a cool age.