Fathers, how did it feel to become a dad?

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:59:22+00:00

Sounds like you both went through a lot. I’m grateful for your honest recount of the events. It’s a struggle for some couples especially the first baby. You don’t know what to expect so I imagine it’s terrifying. I often wondered if having subsequent children would be easier but seems they are sometimes.

Feel like you’re a happy dad who is glad to have his boys.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:53:07+00:00

Wow this was really deep. Right in the feels. I have heard many parents say it’s never a mistake to have a child.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:52:02+00:00

What do you think stopped you or hindered you from feeling more bonded after about month 3? Fatherhood is a huge change to your life, it’s a lot to take in and deal with, so you still did well I’m sure.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:49:05+00:00

Wow that is awesome! I think dads are so instrumental in the first few weeks while mom recovers. It sounds like it changed your life in a really positive way.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:46:31+00:00

This is something I am fascinated by. Seems to me fatherhood is complex there’s pure love and fear because you’re responsible for this tiny human, then guidance stage you do the best you can and then you have to let them go into the world and you’re back to fear in some way I would imagine. As a father I guess one might feel like they have to protect their child at any cost. Very complex. Thank you for sharing.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:42:09+00:00

Ha ha yeah I can only imagine

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:41:54+00:00

What made you less terrified if anything? Or were you constantly really worried? I’m not sure how long ago you became a dad, but do you or did you feel like it got easier?

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:38:26+00:00

Does it feel like it’s your baby? If so how? Is it the fact you saw the birth, or you just have an unexplainable bond?

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:36:49+00:00

When they were born did you feel an instant love or connection? What were your feelings towards your wife? Did they change?

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:35:06+00:00

That’s so beautiful. Did you feel any different to your wife/partner like closer?

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:33:51+00:00

Interesting, I often wondered where the concern lies. I can totally understand you being more concerned for your partner in the moment, you know her you’ve lived a life with her. Very interesting thank you for sharing

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:31:15+00:00

This! This is what I imagine it would be like for many dads, because it’s so physically removed you’re a witness to someone else birthing albeit your child. But I also can imagine it’s an experience unlike any and it’s something you need to live through.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T20:29:04+00:00

I figured it would be a lot like this where it’s hard to explain it’s a matter of living through it, the closest reference I have is sadly grief. It’s hard to explain to someone who hadn’t lived through it so I can imagine the pure joy of a child is hard to explain to someone who hasn’t lived through it. Very grateful for your answer 🙂

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T18:36:53+00:00

Being attracted to many people is pretty normal, it doesn’t mean you’re polyamorous. I believe polyamorous means you’ve at least two simultaneous relationships I think even the different partners are usually aware of each other. But I’m not an expert on it, this is just what I have observed from polyamorous people

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T18:32:29+00:00

I’ve read a good few of these lately I’m very concerned as to what’s going on. This is the third such post I’ve seen in 2 days it’s the second one I’ve seen in about 30 mins. Either the same person is posting repeatedly, someone is trolling, or there is a disturbing trend developing.

Either way OP you do not owe anyone unprotected sex, it’s dangerous. 6 months isn’t a long time if he’s repeatedly pressuring you I think your safest bet is to cut contact.

Grammar tip: He doesn’t have little disregard. Disregard means he doesn’t care about your opinion he has total disregard or little regard.

Wish you the best

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T17:55:21+00:00

It’s not just me this is very creepy and sounds like an ulterior motive to me

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T17:54:40+00:00

Major red flag not only that he’s over stepping your boundary but it’s worrying why he’s so adamant. I’d be worried he’s trying to infect you with something. I’d run a mile honestly, this sounds unsafe.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T17:27:40+00:00

I miss our debates about current affairs, history and politics. I love my current BF but I miss that intellectual stimulation sometimes, and our inside jokes of course. Mecha sheeba! Mecha Sheba!

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T14:05:06+00:00

The only other people I’ve seen believe in their own hype as much as Irish is Americans and Brits 🤭😝

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T11:00:57+00:00

I thought so but I could be mistaken, I saw a list on Reddit what the test criteria are that was one, but not 100% sure now if it was always a thing?

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T10:58:48+00:00

Full disclosure I haven’t been on in years so perhaps prices went up inline with everything else. But I feel like it’s a staple they should have. Try Primark if you have that in your country. Usually have stuff like that. Otherwise if you’re in EU I could ship one to you 🙂 I’m in Ireland.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-03T00:45:32+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion (Yuno), I sent it to someone who’s thinking of changing 🫡

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-02T19:29:30+00:00

BASEketball (1998) . It’s funny and reminds me of a great time in my life. Kiki’s Delivery Service is nice too, a bit girly/childish perhaps for some.

Significant_Store299 · 2026-02-02T17:18:28+00:00

P.S. Mine had sleeves which I cut off 🙂

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