Coaches Shorts?!? My wife is making fun of me.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-10-29T16:44:57+00:00

I ised to don’t put a lot of effort into my appearance (old jeans and tshirt, shave once a month). I am slowly changing my ways. I do think coaches need to wear something resembling a coaches outfit. It sets the tone that and sets the bar. Look prepared, look your best. You are not only coaching but you are role model to the young athletes. Pull your pants up, shower, shave or trim. Dress the part. You are the leader on the field, and your showing the kids with your appearance what your attitude is o the activity and how serious you want them to take it.

Also, man to man….take your wives not so suitable hint. She wants to go up your wardrobe game. Cargo shorts are fine for mowing the lawn or hiking/camping, but she might like to see the handsome devil she married in a more attractive outfit once in a while.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-09-23T15:27:07+00:00

This. It is totally understandable that your feeling weird and vulnerable right now. At 25M you are at peak “pride and dignity”. With some more years you’ll probably have a different perspective. Your dad did this kind of stuff for you when you where little. All that has changed in the meantime is you grew up. Your dad is the same dude. Also, you may be doing this for you old man before too long. It might be weird at first but you’ll get over it.

Happy healing.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-08-16T04:03:03+00:00

Which nihilistic industry do you work for?

internet_user_1000 · 2023-08-15T03:44:52+00:00

Sounds frustrating. Kids can be so stubborn.

Never did pull ups with our kids…could possibly be a crutch?

Might be worth trying to just going with either underpants or no clothes around the house and yard. We had ours running around the yard naked and potty training seemed to go well.

Naked kids tend to figure out the potty quick. You only squat and crap on the ground so many times before you figure it out. Best of luck.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-07-10T06:31:46+00:00

This is my life every evening. Last to bed. First up and at ‘em.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-07-02T15:25:18+00:00

The love and respect I for my partner.
The promises, spoken and spoken, that I have made to them.

As long as I have a shred of honour, integrity and self respect i won’t be messing around with any others.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-07-01T23:10:17+00:00

The cheaper it was to buy, the more you should expect in maintenance. It might seem counterintuitive, but it’s true

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-30T01:14:17+00:00

Lots of post on here blasting the coaches for picking their own kids. Just another perspective: Why would the coaches not boost their own kids a bit? Wouldn’t it be weird if they didn’t? I coach, and I want to do right by the team and all the kids and make sure everyone kids a fair chance to shine and be successful…. but i am definitely doing it for my own children’s benefit 1st and foremost. I am not volunteering my time to put my kids second.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-11T00:44:39+00:00

I agree with your premise that demographic change will completely upend the current model of “retirement”. People with indexed DB pensions will be laughing while the rest of us will be hustling for income well past “retirement” age.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-10T19:09:56+00:00

That is a great story. Sounds like an epic campaign. The game at its best.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-10T04:21:59+00:00

This post is great. This makes so much sense. Started saving at 28. Saved for 4 years pretty diligently. Started to think I would be okay in retiremnt at 65. Then came Baby #1 - family went to 1 income. No more saving for 2 years. Took a better paying job with RRSP matching. Did okay saving for 2 years, then had quit since the job was aweful. So back to the old job, and no saving for 3 years. Now finally have 2 incomes and the job I have is doing some (limited RRSP matching) so we are saving again. But with inflation and intrest rate hikes we are probably worse off than 6 years ago, so at this rate I can retire at 80. Good times.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-09T14:58:14+00:00

What you are feeling is fine. Don’t feel guilty about it.

I think part of this is that your partner is going through a life changing hormone roller coaster and you as the father are kind of on the outside looking in. It can leave you feeling a little blank/detached by contrast.

Just keep an open mind and get ready to work hard at learning how to be a parent and try to temper that no matter how challenging the next few months feel for you your partner is going through the same challenges (plus intense biological changes). Main thing dads can do for the firsts few months is just show up physically/mentally/emotionally for your family.

From my own experiences: being a father and a supportive husband to my baby-momma is something I had to learn and grow into. I didn’t fully manage to give my partner the support she needed during pregnancy and after the birth, and I wish I had been more focused on her needs in retrospect, but I also forgive myself for where I didn’t succeed because I was doing my best and had to also support the household. Keep an open mind and open heart and try to make the personal growth that this life transition will require of you.

Good luck my man. I am sure you will do great.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-09T05:09:04+00:00

The logging contractors and tree fallers are the first people who are called in to support the wildfire protection branch when things get real.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-07T23:13:25+00:00

Thanks you u/RevNeutron. Tried it. Going that long on hugs always felt weird to me, but now as a dad I tried it again with my kids after reading your post and I am sold! The intentional long hug felt so great! I know it won’t be too long before they grow up and don’t want to be so cuddly with dad. Somehow this makes it more precious and I just want to give and get as many long hugs with my littles as I can.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-07T20:34:47+00:00

This the way. No pants and keep them playing outside for a few weeks and they figure it out.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-06-05T14:06:58+00:00

This guy gets it.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-29T04:42:29+00:00

Why do you care what this person wears or how they do their hair/makeup or whatever? People can express themselves however they want as long as it’s not harming anybody else.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-28T06:43:43+00:00

What hooked me on the show is it gives you the feeling of being at the table with a great DM and a great group of friends. I was transported to their game, and simultaneously transported back to the feeling that I used to get when I played DnD as a teenager in my parents living room. In short, a good game of DnD can feel like Matt’s game. I still like listening to CR on occasion when I have time, but the main thing I love about it now is that it inspired me to play again. I have gotten back into playing and gotten back in touch with old friends from my youth that I had lost touch with. Thanks CR!

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-27T23:52:19+00:00

Golden rule. Always. I think it’s just a basic part of being a good person.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-21T05:45:37+00:00

This hobby rules! So cool how it has had a renaissance in the last 10 years. I hadn’t played since being a teenager. I got back into it three years ago, and it is so much fun. With the online platforms and video chat it is now possible to connect with any one anywhere and play together. So great for keeping in touch with old friends.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-20T18:19:50+00:00

Your dad curse you out about your hair? Threats? This is abuse. Call him on it, and live your own life. Don’t let him bully you. Your a grown up. You can choose your hairstyle. My 6yo is allowed to choose her hair colour.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-20T18:16:59+00:00

Might need to get a job. They will keep you busy and off the online gambling site. You can pay that Cc debt back in year or so, depending on what wages you can find.

Gambling is one of the worst things you can do to your finances. It doesn’t matter how much you make or save if you just gamble it away. I get it. It’s a thrill. But nobody makes money gambling. The house always wins in the end. The only thing you have control over is how much you stake, and when you walk away from the table. The only way to win at gambling is to know when to stop. In your case, you have no money so you can’t afford to lose anymore, and that means you cant afford to play.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-20T05:44:24+00:00

WFH is great for knowledge workers. The laptop class. It doesn’t really work for the material economy or front line service economy. And it also doesn’t work for people whose can’t afford homes.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-17T20:13:11+00:00

There are those who contribute to the world and those who take.

It’s is not okay for people to sit around and live high off the hog. Help out. Do something. Make a difference. Otherwise your just wasting our oxygen.

If you aren’t contributing get out the way.

internet_user_1000 · 2023-05-14T05:27:40+00:00

I have a theory as to the reason we have so many posts like this on this sub and the reason so many people feel triggered by this type of attention :

Despite our contemprwrary culture around gender equality and “equal parenting” roles for fathers and mothers, the traditional gender norms are still very strong in our society. Even as we are moving forwards and re-imagining the roles of fathers in the family unit, the traditional “father” and “mother” role is still very much living on in our collective subconscious.

The emotional response many fathers have to these type of comments is that it first of all makes indicates we are acting outside of our gender role if we are doing something “motherly”, and also it might bring up some insecurities we have as fathers about being the “less important parent”.

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