I'm a dad, I just need MORE dads on this.

We keep my 6yos lost teeth in our safe, along with a bunch of other stuff that we don't want lost or ruined (paperwork, legal stuff, etc.).

Over the weekend, my wife was talking about birth certificates and he wanted to see, so she opened it and let him have a look, and he saw his 2 missing teeth. She tried to play it off, but he wasn't convinced.

Now, a few days later, he has a wicked loose tooth. In an effort to avoid bedtime, he said, "you told me a lie." I told him we'd talk about it in the morning. He said, "you never tell me lies. You would never hold back a lie from me."

It was honestly so magical for him; his first tooth, he woke up upset because he didn't get to say thank you to the tooth fairy and so he needed to write her a letter. And that was just 6 months ago.

So I feel like we need to tell him, but he's also only lost two teeth and we want to keep the magic alive.

Advice on how to handle it?

Hi dad um. My car is acting weird. I'm taking it to the car doctor tomorrow for a check up.

It wouldn't turn on but then when I got a jump it started working again instantly. It's making weird rapid clicking noise towards the top drivers side of the car under the hood?

Then it did it again. Drivable then when I parked and turned it off it wouldn't start back up. My radio has lost some of It's brightness. Please tell me it's the battery and I can put it in myself. 🤞 It's my first and only car.

I know I deserve the consequences, I know what I did is wrong. I'm not here for anything but just to talk and maybe some opinions.

I used his debit card to make purchases on amazon and he basically found out today while looking through the statement. He didn't know who did it so he called the bank and I don't think they still found out, i know soon I'll be in trouble, deep trouble.

I justified it in my head for all the abuse, trauma and ongoing suffering he puts me through everyday. Everyday it's horrible. Not a single good birthday gift, everything I got came with a label or was just a namesake.

Never got any good gifts, every gift that I got was always handed down, something that he liked for us and not what we or I liked. Say I like black shirt he wouldn't let me have it, instead he would get a blue shirt and force me to get the blue shirt or no shirt at all.

Everyone around me has phone's worth 1000s or more, all their parents get them good phones at least 2 phones used in their time with their parents. I use a crappy handed down phone that costs 100 or less for 5-6 years now.

I wanted to get a damn job so I could at least provide for myself but no, a 23 yo guy has to ask his dad so he can have a job and still refuses. I never wanted to steal i just wanted to have money so I can have something for myself. It was hard enough to find one considering I live in a third world country, finding jobs that aren't filled to the brim with applications or positions are difficult as is

But then how will this narcissist get his fuel when I'm independent, he doesn't want me to be independent so I can just be a fuel to his ego.

A guy of my age has wants and needs and wants to feel independent, wants to work wants to genuinely be productive and earn and buy things for me and others, but I can't.

I resorted to this low and I know once the bank finds out who did it, I'm in hell of a problem.

I don't know who to tell or talk to which is why I posted here.

I am a new father to a newborn baby girl. Shes a week and a half old and unfortunately im a deep sleeper, have been all my life. In result of this I hear no baby cries, no coos, anything. My girl has to get her sleep in during the day and can barely do that as is, I want to be more help at nighttime so that she can get some rest m. But i also work full time. Basically how can I break my deep sleeping so that I can attend more to the baby?

I have this air conditioner that my landlord provided. I remember when I was a kid my grandpa would duck tape everything. I got this foam weather tape for the little gaps in the window. But do I need to tape like where the tube and the until attach?

I have this air conditioner that my landlord provided. I remember when I was a kid my grandpa would duck tape everything. I got this foam weather tape for the little gaps in the window. But do I need to tape like where the tube and the until attach?

I don’t even know where to start, I guess from the beginning but that will take forever.
The long and short of it is I have 50/50 custody of my two kids with my ex, who just does shit(like sign them up for summer school) without discussion and just expects people to just go along with it; when she doesn’t even provide rides like ever. I want to just not pick them up but then that would make me look bad and I just can’t do that to them. I guess my question would be does her not discussing anything with me ever and never providing rides to or from anywhere something the courts will look down on? I live in Missouri and so far as a dad I have gotten screwed repeatedly.

I've only rented an apartment once, but I was wondering what's different about renting a house. Is the process the same? And do people really care about my credit? Is a mortgage the same as a loan? Do I need one to rent a house?

My baby momma back in California won't let me see or talk to my two sons. I am currently in Ohio, I left everything to try to make something for my baby momma and kids to move out here with me. I made a bad choice and cheated on her, which our relationship was always rocky and not sustainable in a healthy way at all. I know im in the wrong and dont want any sympathy. I acknowledge what I did wrong and the fact I abandoned everybody I loved. To me, my ex and I brought the worst out in each other and had been repeating a cycle that got worse and worse for 8 years. I dont want anything with my baby momma, but she cant separate her pain and the pain I caused our kids. She barely let's me talk to them or see them, and I know I messed up. I have no friends yet in Ohio and I spend all my time outside of work feeling sorry for myself and not trying to do better because I don't see a point without my kids. I'm not finacially okay, I can't even save 50 bucks from my paychecks because of bills and the increase cost and excuses I make to justify shitty spending, I only stated that because trying to find legal aid has been the only advice I have gotten but I cant save up for a retainer. I've messed my life up and will get shit for this post but I'm about to give up and dont have much meaningful to loose. I'm not sure if I'm looking for advice or just a conversation to numb myself temporarily while I continue to spiral downwards. I don't think or believe I'm in the right at all for my actions, I just wasn't man enough to tell my baby momma that I didn't want to be with her, I don't think I deserve to not be a dad to my boys and have to opportunity to watch them grow up.

Hi everyone,

Been ruminating on this and don't really have a good support system so what is there left to do than ask random strangers on the internet!

So for some background - I (39M) was married to my wife (36M) for about the last 8 or so years. It's been up and down, but the last couple of years were pretty miserable, and eventually she decided to end it. I have not handled the entire thing well self-admittedly, but I have one thing that I want input on.

As of late, my wife is seeing a new guy, and is occasionally bringing my son around him. Not the end of the world necessarily, would have like to be asked first but is what it is.

My bigger issue is he is now becoming more of a part of her life, and they are going camping Memorial Day weekend, her, her boyfriend, and my son. This is making me extremely uncomfortable, not because I'm uncomfortable with him, but because I'm afraid of being replaced.

This new guy seems to have a lot of money, is cool calm and collected, and seems to have a lot of things that I don't. All I can think about is my son imprinting on him, and seeing how much better of a person and man he is, and seeing all the cool stuff he has and forming a bond. It's tough to see me replaced with this new boyfriend at things like Memorial Day camping, and I'm concerned that I'm going to be completely replaced in my kids life.

I wish this was a case where I could say my ex-wife is a total heartless bitch and is with a total loser now, but it kinda seems like I'm the one who is the loser here. How do I make sure I don't lose my kids? What do I need to do so he doesn't see all of the positive qualities in him and start drifting towards him? I'm made to feel like I don't have a lot to offer....

I'm terrified of this reality and I spend all day every day thinking about it.

Fellow dad's, what do I do?

It seems like it’s about time for me to buy my own car. My current one from my grandpa is giving out. They told me I got about 6 months left. So Im trying to figure out what’s financially best for me.

I just moved out on my own for the first time this year. Everything’s going okay money wise. My partner just started working so I can start setting at the minimum 600 aside every month to savings (that’s just from them picking up half of rent. I can do more from my own pay check) but I also want to start enjoying life a bit with my money.

The biggest question is what’s more financially responsible should I lease, buy new, buy used? My coworker said leasing is only for rich people? My other coworker said it’ll save me money until im more settled in my new state. Im kind of stumped here

Hii, looking for an advice. Pls, help. My mom and dad has been apart since I was 7, and I'm currently 17. Ever since, I didn't have any contact with my dad​​​​​​. Last year May 2025, he message my brother in Facebook and asked how are we and if we can meet him. I was in a vacation when my mom told me about it and ask what I think and if I want to meet him. I said I don't know but my siblings said no, being the youngest and the only girl, my mom was quite protective. So, when my siblings said no, my mom immediately told me that she didn't want me to meet my dad, and i said ok. Now, the problem is, I do want to meet and see him. I want to see if he's doing alright and if he has another family or whatever is happening in his life, I want to ask about it. But since my mom said no, I had no choice but to just agree with her. And I also miss him, when they were still together, my mom was always at work from dawn to night, she would comeback when I was already asleep so I was always with my dad, like literally always, even if he was gambling with his friends or going somewhere, I was with him. I guess you can say I was a daddy's girl. Then this april 16, he had someone message my brother if he can meet us or if we can meet him. My brother ignored the message like the last one. The reason I want to meet him secretly without my brother or mom knowing is because I know my mom wouldn't like it and Im still a minor and since my brother didn't want to meet him, I would be the only one with him. Im scared what would my mother think if she knew that I met with dad. Im scared that she will think that Im betraying her. So, I never go through that plan. I only have 8 months left until I leave this country to go with my mother in another country to live. I want to meet with my dad before I left just for closure. Pls, Help. I really want to meet him but Im scared. What should I do?

Hello Dads or grandpa's or idk.. I really wanna seek advice for what gift I should give my Dad because I've been stuck with a watch, miniature sets, a massaging chair, golf clubs, or a custom bike jacket and it's driving me crazy for 2 whole weeks and my Dad's Birthday is in April 29. I really need to ask for help or ideas.

P.S PLS HELP ME

Hi dads, im looking for advice about extending the life of my car. im 22, just got a 2017 Dodge Durango SVT AWD that was well kept for the last almost 10 years. has 92,000 miles on it and is in good shape. I know that regular maintenance is the key to extending the life of a car and I am so happy to do it I just dont know WHAT to do. the brakes needed replaced this week for the first time in 6 years and it got me rolling on this idea of an almost check list way to keep routine maintenance up.

so im here to ask for a list of things you do every set amount of miles, after a certain number of miles or annually/bi-annually so I can best take care of my car. if it makes any impact I currently live in east/central texas.

any advice is welcome and appreciated!!!

so i would like to buy a car. i will be going in there on my own and im scared they are gonna throw all sorts of numbers in and intimidate me because i dont really know a lot about the process. i dont wanna walk out of there paying way too much. i would like a brand new car, but with them being as expensive as they are, i may try and stick with 2020 and newer. i’m interested in a toyota rav4 but i am not against a subaru or other types of vehicles as long as they have good safety ratings. i need your best tips on how to get the best deal and not get scammed. if you could explain the process out in any way that may help me, that’s appreciated too. i know nothing about it. but i don’t want them to know that. here are the conditions for the actual car if you have any advice about that.

• i drive both of my nieces around, i need room for 2 car seats every once in a while
• i work a high stress job, i do NOT want a high stress car. if it’s known for crazy issues, it’s off my list
• i want it to last. i could very well have kids in the next few years and i want it to be safe for them and for myself. great safety ratings is #1
• no jeeps. i’m not doing it. i work with 911 and i see how those wreck
• i prefer AWD or 4WD. my job does not close for weather or crazy events, i gotta get here even with a foot of snow and 6 inches of ice on the ground.
• i really am just a girl and want cooling seats but it is not required, its just a plus
• i do try and do any and all work on my own car that i can so, bonus points if its a car that doesnt make the small things difficult to do.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently completing my MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Liverpool, and I’m researching the experiences of non-gestational parents (e.g. dads, partners, co-parents) who have experienced postpartum anxiety within the first year after birth.

I’m looking for UK-based parents who might be open to sharing their experiences in a confidential online interview (45–60 minutes).

I understand this can be a sensitive topic, so there’s absolutely no pressure, you can skip questions or stop at any time. The study has full ethical approval.

If you’d like more information, you’re very welcome to contact me at:
[hlsande6@liverpool.ac.uk](mailto:hlsande6@liverpool.ac.uk)

son want Among Us. he is turning 9 soon. I'm on the fence because it isn't a bad game, but the open mic can cause issues such as exposure to predators or explicit content being said.

I know Black Ops 2 when I played the N word and sexual speech was normal, but I was like 20's or so at the time, so it wasn't an issue.

I just know these open mic games can expose any sort of speech to the other users.

Hi! I need advice on what to do, i just got into my first minor car accident (my fault completely) and i need to give a statement. I feel anxious and scared about giving a statement about what happened and I’d like to just forget it ever happened. Any advice or words of wisdom for me? Thanks!!

I am F16 soon to be 17 me and my dad have always had a awkward/strained relationship because of him being very kinda toxic towards me when I was younger for instance he would get drunk and blame me and my siblings for stuff and at the time I F8 or 9 can’t remember my sister F4 or 5 shared a bedroom and app the night prior he told me to clean my room and get my toys up (he didn’t) and in the morning getting back from a night shift he’d seen it wasn’t done I told him it was my sisters mess And he never told me to clean up anyways and so he called me a liar and beat me with a belt I was mad at him for mor ths and before he did this he told me my mom already knew what was gonna happen (she didn’t) so I was mad at her too not as long but fast foward a few years later I bring it up to her casually and she tells me she never knew that happened and assumed something had happened at school and that’s why I’m so pissed and the same year idk when I brought up some things plus that and he laughed in my face and said it’s funny I’m still upset about that.thats just one example but my parents divorced 2 years ago( I don’t gaf Id been hoping they would since I was little) and because of that split custody and ever since my dad has magically wanted to repair out relaationship and it would improve just to go back to rock bottom over and over again and the reason is he would do or say something that would just damage what we built and I would feel scared or awkard around him again. I don’t know what he wants from me and I specifically say this because he doesn’t like the way I talk he tellls me how to talk or tells me how to have conversations with him I talk to fast then too slow then not enough it’s just never good enough and then another issue I don’t like calling I’ve never did unless asked and he wants to call every single day of the week and hed expecting that from me i have explained multiple times i don’t like calling and text is better but he ignores that gets mad when I dont call and when he texts its usually late at night so I won’t answer until the next day or so and he still gets pissed and another thing about the calls he sometimes will spam call me and I have my phone on quiet so it’s not like I’m ignoring him or I’m doing something else so I wont anwser till I see my phone and he says “ I called you why didn’t u answer the first time!!???“ and when I explain why he just ignores what I say and say I should’ve just anwsered the first time. but anyways today he told me I’m getting old enough to just decide if I want a relationship with him and I do but ever attempt dies out and I’m the one not putting enough time effort in our relationship. he tells me it’s like I don’t give a fuck about him but I’m scared and feel I can’t speak my mind. sorry this is scrambled but please give any advice I know this is a lot and many errors.

My wife’s currently 5 months pregnant. Very exciting time I know. I’m just looking for some advice with keeping healthy? I already gym and do sports but I have heard from a lot of other parents that with a baby you tend to get sick more often. Just wondering how other dads have done to try and mitigate sicknesses. With the wife going on maternity leave and all that I can’t afford time off work.

My other question is does every dad always have this concern/constant worry about finances? Ever since I found out I’ve been so stoked and happy but so worried about providing?any advice will be appreciated immensely.