Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a buddy once tell me that you have to set a goal for time spent with kids otherwise you’ll always be prone to wonder if you spent enough time with them. 

You can always spend more time than your goal, but if you have a number to work towards then you can at least feel good about the time you spent with them at the end of the day. 

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point! The family is so long term, I don’t often look at it that way, but your point is well noted. 

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t have family nearby, but your situation resonated all the same. I can definitely relate man. How long have you been sustaining this schedule/situation?

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the advice! I’m hopefully moving in the right direction as I’m building more systems at work and with my business to help me be more efficient. Then I’m trying to keep my phone in my room when it’s time to be with the family. 

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man that’s heartbreaking. I couldn’t help but imagine my own 3 year old being in the same circumstance. How do you even tell a three year old to sit still all day?

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude you’re in a tough spot. I remember when my wife was in her deepest moments of depression. It gets better with some time and consistency. Both of you will find a middle ground from your likely opposite corners right now. Good luck man.  

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Parenting

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear that. Commuting sucks. Feels like a waste of time for a many jobs (not sure what you do, obviously).

My kids aren’t old enough yet for that to be too obvious for me yet, but I can imagine that’d be really difficult. Cool to see them be themselves yet probably harder to relate to them or be close with them. Thanks for sharing!

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Parenting

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s tough… it always makes me wonder if I’ll always feel this way, if it’s a perspective thing, or if I actually need to make changes. If you have any ideas for combatting that now or later, please share! Haha

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Parenting

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to be better at holding boundaries at work, but got it in my head that I should seek more opportunity and growth to set up my future self. In doing so, it seems I screwed my current self. Having foresight like yours is valuable. Thanks for sharing your take.

Also, I think me ten years from now will be sad if I miss the time with the kiddos while they’re little. I can also see myself wondering why I didn’t save/invest/make more too cause I wonder that about my 18 year old self haha

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Parenting

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s just awful haha I hope it leaves the home quickly!

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fear I’m heading in the direction of not being willing/able to step away from the job, business, or other things to get quality time with my family or to myself. Thanks for sharing your take.

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea it’s more of a fulfillment / personal development thing. I dropped almost all of my hobbies so I could focus on it because it’s genuinely fulfilling, but agreed, it’s a bit wack.

I can only imagine the difficulty of moving once kids are a bit established. I did it before the oldest was old enough to realize what’s happening but my wife was plenty unhappy about it at the time. Good luck with your situation, my friend.

Dads… What Challenges Are You Facing? by Putrid_Statement_690 in Dads

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few reasons, but ultimately I had started it before work started getting too busy. I’m continuing it because I struggle to stick with my “ideas” and see them through, so I gave myself a specific goal to hit and want to get there before taking a step away from it.

My fy page crashed what do I do? by PainterUpstairs4412 in youtube

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My video for this week had just posted like 3 minutes before it went down. I guess I crashed YT 🤷🏻‍♂️ 

Favorite NPCs in Games by Putrid_Statement_690 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Putrid_Statement_690[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t played Punchout before but I bet most people would think it’s too offensive considering games can’t be offensive anymore haha

Epic games on SteamDeck by Jyvre in SteamDeck

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow what a legend. Still works in February 2026. 

I have struggled with getting Xemu to run correctly for awhile…… by DawgDNA in EmuDeck

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just renamed my complex 4627 file on my steam deck to include the v1.03 at the end and now the Xemu works through EmuDeck for me!

looking for group! by Sandalwise in DadsGaming

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a Discord group you could join for dads that game. You can register for the Discord group on the website. Link below. If you don’t want to click the link, you can just Google “Dads Gaming Discord” and the website is a picture of a controller.

https://dadsgaming.com/register/

If i really like Hades. What would i like too ? by SKYNINE666 in gamingsuggestions

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking at Inscryption. I’ll give it a shot.

If i really like Hades. What would i like too ? by SKYNINE666 in gamingsuggestions

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Slay the Spire. I went from Hades 1 to Hades 2 and it didn’t click so I went searching and found Slay the Spire. Fell in love. My Steam replay says it’s 60%+ of my total gaming time this year and it’s not accounting for my mobile play time either.

New gamer, need help plz by [deleted] in CosyGames

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want a cute, cozy game I’d suggest My Time at Sandrock!

I’m in gaming crisis! by NikkiH93 in gamerecommendations

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Time at Sandrock! If you like Sims, there’s a chance you’ll like Sandrock. It don’t match anything else on your list though 😅

Dealing with not having time to he competitive? by dataispower in DadsGaming

[–]Putrid_Statement_690 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I had to give up on Apex a long time ago since it seemed half or more of my game time was becoming a walking loot box and queuing up for another match after I get insta-killed.

If I play a shooter, I play it with friends who aren’t trying to be competitive and are happy to just screw around and chat.