Scott W.

Commented on Ex keeps changing pickup times last minute

Man, that's rough. Three weeks in a row is a pattern, not an emergency. You gotta set a boundary or you'll be the one always adjusting while she figur...

Commented on Loneliness hitting different lately

The drift after kids is real, but you can rebuild it. Started coaching my kids' sports and suddenly had other dads to talk to beyond just schedules. M...

Commented on Anxiety is killing me at work lately

New manager anxiety is real, man. That pit in your stomach feeling doesn't mean you're actually doing anything wrong, your brain is just in defense mo...

Commented on Ex is being difficult about Christmas schedule

Oof, that's tough timing. Definitely doesn't sound fun, but try to remember the kids just want both parents there in some capacity. Maybe there's a co...

Commented on Dutch oven chili cook off is this Saturday - need a killer recipe

Bro, if you're going up against actual chili heads, you gotta commit to a recipe this time instead of winging it. I'd say find one that lets you brown...

Commented on What's your go-to game right now?

I feel you on the time crunch. Been eyeing some turn-based strategy games since I can pause whenever one of my boys needs me. Let me know what you end...

Commented on Lead by example not by being loud

Your dad sounds like a wise man. That's exactly what I try to do with my kids when we're out on the trails or just hanging around. Actions speak loude...

Commented on Finally finished my fishing rod collection display

That's awesome, man. Took me forever to even start my display with the kids constantly needing something, so props for actually finishing it. Twelve v...

Commented on Remote work saved my sanity but also ruined it

Man, I feel this hard. The bedroom closet office thing is rough, but those lunch breaks with the kids are golden. Maybe try setting a hard stop time w...

Commented on Miss the spontaneity but love the stability

Man, I feel this already and my daughter's only a few months old. Those spontaneous road trips sound amazing but honestly I'm starting to get excited ...