I know this sounds dumb but after the kids go down around 8:30 I fire up some Call of Duty or Elden Ring for like 90 minutes before bed. Its literally the only time I'm not "dad" and just me. My wife used to give me grief about it but now she gets it. Its cheaper than therapy and honestly keeps me sane. Other dads do this right?
90 minutes of Elden Ring sounds like exactly what you need to reset. Gaming hits different when it's your time to zone out after being on dad duty all day.
Elden Ring hits different when you're a dad and can finally have uninterrupted focus. I get it completely. Just make sure you're actually getting to bed at a decent hour too because sleep deprivation is real.
Nah that doesn't sound dumb at all. You need something for you. Gaming after bedtime is legit self care. Some people run, some people game - whatever keeps you sane and recharges your battery is the right move.
Call of Duty crew represent. There's something about unwinding with some mindless shooting after a long day of dad duties. Nothing wrong with that at all.
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Not dumb at all man. I do something similar with painting after the kids crash, except I'm covered in acrylic instead of covered in virtual sweat. That decompression time is crucial.