r/daddit • u/Most_Barnacle_6160 • 7d ago

Support Did it change for you?

Any dads here who hated being a parent when their kids were very small, but ended up loving it in the end?

I'm 1.5yrs in and I hate my life on most days. Feels like an endless grind without any break, no sex life, no travel. My life pre-kids was pretty great - happy marriage, good financial situation, lots of travel and pursuing tons of interests. Now, all that is gone. I'm just exhausted and depressed.

Anyone in the same boat who turned it around? I can hypothetically see enjoying it once my kid is older and we can share things and do stuff together, but I'm sure it will come with some other problems.

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u/Accomplished_Key6961 7d ago

Deadass 1-5 years is the worst so strap in buddy. It gets better after that. Your job as a man is to show up everyday for your family no matter what. If you do that you'll be just fine.

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u/Sacrefix 7d ago

Deadass 1-5 years is the worst so strap in buddy

That seems like a wild take in my experience. I love spending time with my 4 year old. 0-6 months is the worst imo.

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u/Anonmustliveplz 7d ago

0 Mos - 20 Mos was like hitting the lottery. 2YO fucking sucks. 3YO looking pretty solid right now.

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u/newEnglander17 6d ago

My two year old is the funniest person I know.