Daughter has been trying to lift weights with me and according to the wife, they’ve been working out in the home gym. At gymnastics they were having a pull-up (assisted) competition and she came in 2nd place in her class, despite her being 2 years younger than the class average.
This makes me happy
Anyone else have recent Dad-wins?
My daughter who just turned 6 last week started reading everything insight. Road signs, books, food labels, even trying to read the closed captions on the TV (yes, my wife and I watch with closed captions - I have 3 kids after all). Also, she had pink eye last week and took the eye drops better than most adults I know.
not a dad, but my dad deserves a HUGE shoutout
My “team” and I wanted a keepsake so we designed a necklace and I asked dad if he knew someone who could get it made.
I expected him to put it on the backburner. Instead, he immediately contacted an artist, and checked in regularly. This is despite (as I later found out) having a major investor meeting that same weekend.
Also, yesterday was a HUGE anniversary for his company.
My kids both did the Fran WOD today after I did it. One with a 10kg plate the other with a 5.
The elder one did pull ups proper as well.
It’s nice when kids copy their dads.
I love this guy - he’s the only politician I follow on youtube.
There’s a Rian Stone video about this as well, but it could be summarized with the quote “A girl’s father is the only man in the world who gives her attention for something other than sex”, which parses into the “tell your daughter you love her” theme very well.
Really?
I don’t think this meant literally, or at least, I hope not. I think what’s implied is that, of course men do appreciate the talents and characteristics of good women, but ultimately don’t seek to closely associate with them unless there is potential for sexual relations. Again, I hope that is what is meant by Rian Stone.
You’re welcome to listen if you want to. No it’s not literal, but not far from the truth. @BrickHead
I completely agree.
I am not close with any women really as friends - not like I am with my male friends.
And never will be.
I don’t think that is at all unusual.
Thanks, I’ll check it out when I have time.
I only have one close female friend of 24 years. We went to school with each other and she introduced me to a guy who became my close friend until this day. Other than her I’ve never made a female friend.
As silly as this sounds to some, several years ago I came to believe that past 22 years old or so, having a “girlfriend” in most situations is an utter waste of time. If others want to be “boyfriend and girlfriend” as this construct is usually practiced today, that’s fine. But I think it’s aimless and wasteful.
Another thing as it relates to this thread regarding raising daughters that might seem as hyperbolic and Rian’s statement. I’ve several times said that if a very pretty woman has a negligent or airheaded father, you can say goodbye. Surprisingly some people have agreed with me, including women I’ve told that to. @Andrewgen_Receptors
In a perfect world where mothers and fathers were happily married and never divorced, children of either gender would watch their parent’s interractions and emulate them in their own romantic relationships.
With 40+% fatherless homes, average 50% divorce rate and a gynocentric social order, this is hard to come by.
100%.
My father-in-law sat me down and grilled me about my intentions with his daughter and how I was going to provide for her / take care of her forever as he will not be around forever when I asked his permission to marry her over a decade ago now.
We started living together after 3 weeks of dating and for the 3 years we dated we slept in separate rooms when visiting my in laws until we were married. They are very traditional people and I respect that. They raised a hell of a daughter that is an exceptional wife.
Getting off topic, but a week after our marriage we went on a family vacation with her family.
I will never forget what her dad said with a straight face when we walked in the large condo, “We put you two in the room furthest away from everyone. I figured as newlyweds you are going to be pretty animated.”
Can I adopt your in-laws?
That’s great! And totally on topic.
No, they are mine. I don’t share well!
I have the best in laws on the planet. They have treated me like gold since day 1. Gone out of their way to always include me and make me feel apart.
I completely understand her father now too with having a little girl. Dad won’t always be here. I just hope I last long enough for her to find somebody that can be when I am gone.
Knowing your daughter will one day look for a man like you, do you ever feel like you aren’t doing enough?
I’ve been fixing up my marriage in a pretty serious way lately and the more I do this - the more I feel like I’m not setting a good enough example for my daughter… curious if I’m alone in that.
Every. Damn. Day.
And for my son, too—in setting an example for the way he should be treating his wife someday.
Not that I’m doing anything wrong, per se. Just that I’m not doing things as well as I could be (or should be).
But I am my own harshest critic. Perhaps it’s not as bad as I think…
Every day until I die.
I believe there is no other way. I want her to find a strong man that is never satisfied with his progress and will always strive to be better at everything he does - including in loving her.
People give up too easily these days. Divorce rates are proof of that. My wife does not believe in divorce and neither do I, unless there is abuse or rampant cheating (obvious things). When I give my word - I MEAN it. I stood in front of my entire family and friends and said my vows and I meant them.
If she can find a man that sticks to his convictions and does not bend to the easy path even when it is hard and costs him, I will be happy. That is a life partner that you can depend on no matter what happens and I want her to be the same way.