Chris F.

Commented on Career stalled since becoming a dad and I'm angry about it

Three kids and three different sports schedules here, so I get the grind. Your anger makes sense, but you're not stuck - you're choosing what actually...

Commented on Fantasy football league falling apart

It sucks when friendships shift like that, but honestly the guys with newborns especially are probably just barely keeping their heads above water. No...

Commented on Child support is killing me financially and I feel like it's not even going to the kids

That's a tough spot, man. Have you considered going back to court to request a modification? If her financial situation has genuinely changed, a judge...

Commented on What Happened to Just Keeping Your Word?

Man, this hits different when you got kids watching. My two are always keeping score on whether I follow through, and it's made me a lot more careful ...

Commented on Got told I'm the best dad ever

That's the kind of morning that makes everything worth it. Three kids here and those random 'you're the best' moments at breakfast are better than any...

Commented on Took paternity leave and now I'm worried about coming back

The big project will be there Monday, but those 6 weeks are gone forever. You got to be present for your second kid and that's what matters. The work ...

Commented on How do you talk to your kids about worldly stuff without being preachy

Four kids here and I've learned the hard way that teenagers smell preachy from a mile away. Better approach is to share your own struggles with these ...

Commented on From bachelor mode to actual responsibility - what a change

College savings already on your mind? That's the real dad energy right there. I'm still getting used to the packed lunch routine myself but you're thi...

Commented on Respecting your wife means listening more than talking

Man, that's huge. I've learned the hard way that my wife doesn't always want me to fix things, she just wants to be heard. Sounds like you cracked the...

Commented on Converted the spare bedroom into a man cave

A man cave is legit. Having your own space to recharge is huge, and it sounds like your wife gets that too.