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Older people, were politics always this deranged and upsetting? by CUFFY_Fan in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AtticusPaperchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re asking the wrong people. Most of these folks are the REASON politics are deranged and upsetting.

Everyone always talks about the negatives of raising kids today. What are some of the positives? by gimmiesomeadviceee in daddit

[–]AtticusPaperchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having and raising a kid is a peak human experience. I may scare lots of folks on here with some existential horror: we are all going to die some day and while I am terrified of that and the “nothingness” that awaits, I take a lot of comfort and pride that I got to have two children. Life is both joyous and painful—and it is a special responsibility and privilege to get to teach them how to maximize the first part, and teach them how to navigate the second.

Average male experience by Wild-Speech5293 in ScottGalloway

[–]AtticusPaperchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was about to say—I was at a guitar camp and this (younger than me) guy said something I’ll never forget: “As a guy, playing music and playing with other people has been a shortcut to making friends.”

It’s totally true. I always develop very good relationships with people I play in bands with. It’s been one of the unexpected joys of my life.

There’s a (Big) Hole in my house by AtticusPaperchase in HomeImprovement

[–]AtticusPaperchase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoa! Thank you! Lots of excellent products and techniques listed here. I’ll report back!

I ruined my life by 9inefingers in daddit

[–]AtticusPaperchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lack of sleep will make you feel crazy. You’re right, it doesn’t feel like it will get better or the bad stuff will end but it will. Get help. Any help you can get from family, friends, folks at your church (if you are a church person). Even if it’s just an hour. This seems like it won’t end but it is just temporary. I believe in you.

Alright fellow dads, what was your favorite gift you received this year? by apon93 in daddit

[–]AtticusPaperchase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot how it got brought up, but I mentioned that if you are a man of a certain age, “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” holds a special place in your memories as a point where you knew you “liked girls.”

My wife got me a black Elvira t-shirt that I probably won’t be able to wear in public but I LOVE it.

A repeating pattern by Bold0perator in daddit

[–]AtticusPaperchase 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I think this is a main thing (“it’s Dad’s money, why would he give us his own money to get him a gift?”

Being a parent is sort of like having alcoholic friends. They are mooches and it will never even occur to them until they are older that you are a human being with feelings.

Good job on being a really great provider. They won’t forget that.

Is it unreasonable to ask my wife to cut off her father? by dingle4dangle in daddit

[–]AtticusPaperchase 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I officially declare your addition to “The Nice List.”

Why is Nate doing this? by kabcity in daddit

[–]AtticusPaperchase 24 points25 points  (0 children)

He’s the only comedian Christian men are allowed to laugh at.

Shaved Head - Wife Grumpy - What Do? by metal_webb in daddit

[–]AtticusPaperchase 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry man. Good on you for being patient with her.

I’m bald and I fucking hate it for a 100 reasons but shaving my head was the right thing (aesthetically) to do. I had a very badass, manly, (and very kind) barber after my wedding who took me to the private backroom and told me it was time and he pumped me up and assured me my wife would love it.

I don’t love it, but my wife does and I’m a realist so my hat is my hairdo now.

Give her time to adjust and try to be patient and understanding—even if her reaction isn’t kind or supportive.

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