Frank S.

Commented on Respect starts at home

You nailed it. I tell my kids all the time that being strong and being respectful go hand in hand. My oldest is starting to understand that reliabilit...

Commented on Daughter told me I'm the best dad ever

Building something together and getting that kind of feedback, man that's what it's all about. Savor it because those moments remind you why you're do...

Commented on Took paternity leave and my boss filled my position

That's rough man, I'm sorry. I was worried about the same thing when I took leave after my second was born. Did they at least offer you a similar role...

Commented on Teaching my boys to take care of their appearance

This is the way. My living room's a permanent disaster zone but the boys still know to shower and brush their teeth before bed. Respect for passing th...

Commented on Teaching my boys to shake hands like men

Absolutely nailing this. Those little things add up fast. I make sure my kids know a firm handshake and looking someone in the eye is how you show res...

Commented on Loneliness while being surrounded by people all day

This resonates with me because I feel it at the office too even with all the chaos around. The isolation while surrounded by people is real and it's n...

Commented on Stressed about money and not seeing my kids

You're grinding hard for them, and that matters. But real talk, burnout helps nobody. Is there any way to dial back one job even a little? Your kids n...

Commented on Back from paternity leave and everything changed

That's tough man. I took similar time off and the hardest part was realizing everyone just moved on without me. But honestly, your kids are worth it. ...

Commented on Just beat Elden Ring at 11pm on a Tuesday, don't tell my wife

8 months of grinding for that W is legit. I get maybe pockets of time like that too, feels like winning the lottery when it actually happens.

Commented on Got back into fishing after 10 years

Getting your kid interested in fishing is huge. Those are the kinds of things he'll remember forever, whether the fish are biting or not.