Mack G.

Commented on Is there a support group for dads with anxiety in the Seattle area?

Have you looked into whether your company EAP (Employee Assistance Program) covers therapy? Most offer like 3-5 free sessions and they can refer you t...

Commented on My 7yo won't stop watching YouTube shorts and I'm losing my mind

The problem isn't that he won't stop - it's that the platform is designed to make stopping feel impossible. YouTube shorts hit the same dopamine butto...

Commented on When did your wife's libido come back after birth?

4 months is still pretty normal tbh. Breastfeeding hormones kill libido for some women. Don't push it but also communicate - like tell her you miss th...

Commented on Anyone else's kid obsessed with the wrong sports?

How accessible is the club though? Is it just equipment costs or are memberships expensive? Cricket can actually be pretty affordable once you get sta...

Commented on The stress is catching up with me

Real talk: your wife went part-time which means you're still the primary earner AND primary parent mentally. That's the mismatch. You need to talk abo...

Commented on The lost art of being a man of your word

Did you reschedule them or just let them slide? That's the difference between a commitment and just empty promises.

Commented on The stress is catching up with me

My therapist told me that burnout isn't about willpower, it's about being in an unsustainable situation. You're in an unsustainable situation. Somethi...

Commented on My 7yo won't stop watching YouTube shorts and I'm losing my mind

The physical iPad removal + meltdown cycle sucks but also... he'll get over it. The bigger problem is he figured out how to bypass your controls. What...

Commented on Punny lunch notes backfired

This is the best backfire ever. Now you've got your oldest learning punny humor and probably torturing their siblings with it. Mission accomplished in...

Commented on My 11yo just beat me at Mario Kart and won't let me forget it

The slow-mo victory pose at his own trophy every time he walks by is comedy gold. Let him have this lol.