The guy who thought he'd never change after becoming a dad

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2w ago1 min read

I was that guy who swore he wouldnt turn into his father or lose his identity or whatever. Five years and two kids later and I am absolutely my father. I own a grill I actually use. I get excited about lawn equipment. I wear cargo shorts unironically. Do I miss staying out til 2am on weekends? Yeah sometimes. Do I miss sleeping in? Definitely. But I wouldnt trade this version of myself for anything. Turns out your identity doesnt shift it expands. Huh.

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CChris M.New Dad2w ago

The identity thing is real. I thought I'd still be the guy who goes out on weekends and stays up late. Turns out I actually like being home and I get excited about bedtime routines now. My pre-kid self would be confused.

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TTony M.Regular2w ago

Yeah man, I was that guy too. Then I realized my identity isn't gone, it just evolved. I'm still me, I'm just also a dad now and honestly that part of me is pretty cool. What changed for you the most?

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PPhil M.Regular2w ago

I think we all say that before we have kids. Then you meet your kid and you realize the person you're becoming is actually better than who you were.

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