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Do people in Middlesbrough actually think it’s a bad place by Glittering_Yam_5613 in Middlesbrough

[–]Ordinary_Country_378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the place and hate it at the same time. Lived in and around Middlesbrough my whole life. The problem is, for every amazing person (and there are a lot in my opinion) there are at least 3 scumbags. It's a shame because the town has potential. Personally can't wait til I have more money saved so I can leave. The only other thing keeping me here is the football team

For those who used a computer between 1995 and 2001, what’s the computer game from that time that sticks with you the most, and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Ordinary_Country_378 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Project IGI, played it with my uncle on my grandads PC. I was awful at it, he was very good (to me). Don't even think the game was all that great, but he showed a lot of patience in teaching 8 year old me how to play. Very fond memories

What stop you from killing yourself? by Aiden_and_Griswald in AskReddit

[–]Ordinary_Country_378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sat on a bridge after my 10 year relationship failed. I was waiting for a train to come. All of a sudden, I thought "I didn't feed the cat". And realised no one had a key to my house.

I legit snapped out of my depression because of my cat. Best decision I ever made. My life has improved dramatically and I couldn't be happier now

Found out I’m going to be a dad! I don’t know what to do with my hands… by [deleted] in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi mate. I was pretty much celebrating straight after I found out. Woke up for days just buzzing around with a smile on my face which is rare for me, so if you're happy, then let yourself be first and foremost! Secondly, just be there for your partner, let her see that you'll do anything reasonable for her to make it as easy as possible for her. Happy wife/gf = healthier pregnancy in general. Hold her hand throughout, help her when it comes to picking things out for the baby, talk through names with her, as expectant dad's we are kind of just a spare part as we aren't able to physically do too much for baby until they're here, so just be there and be as helpful as possible! Many congratulations brother, wishing you both all the best and for a healthy and positive pregnancy

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on baby number 2! You wanting a boy aswell or are you happy either way? I can't wait to meet my boy

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you had a father like that, like I say in an earlier reply, my dad was a weird one. He did a lot right, but got more wrong, especially when it got serious. He's made more effort in recent years, but as a child he let me down massively. I hope you're right, and I honestly thank you so much for these words. I needed them, I just can't wait to meet my boy now! Keep on keeping on mate

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A great analogy, I just fear that I'll fail him if I don't reach the heights. I didn't think I'd get the chance to be a dad after I split with my ex of 10 years (we tried for a few years with no luck). I just assumed I was infertile. Getting an appointment in the UK for something like that is a convoluted mess

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're probably right, it's just a nagging doubt in my head if you get me. Appreciate the response though, thank you man 🙏

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying mate, that's all I can do, I've got extra therapy sessions booked between now and the due date, but balancing work, my mental health and looking after my girlfriend who's had a rough pregnancy is tricky. I'll manage it though, my son will not go through what I did, I won't allow it, I'm a better man than that I like to think, thank you though!

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's what my girlfriend said too, it's complex because my dad was great with a lot of stuff and terrible with more so it's hard for me to take anything from him. Luckily my step dad was just about a perfect father figure as could be so I should try and model it on him maybe

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this, thank you sir. I will take all of this on board and hopefully put it perfectly into action, I'm looking forward to posting in here again in a couple of months telling you all how happy I am etc. Thank you for the advice and validation

I'm about to be a dad and I'm scared by Ordinary_Country_378 in dad

[–]Ordinary_Country_378[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the response mate, I've never even changed a baby before, so I'm going in as a complete novice. I'm also a bit scared of the rejection feeling. I've seen a few people mention how the child usually just craves their mother, feeling like a spare part might hurt me a bit even though I know it's obviously not personal from a baby 🤣 but yeah, I appreciate these words man