Sounds like you've got it all figured out, to meWestwayKid wrote: ↑28 Apr 2023, 7:48pmWeird times as of late. I'm finding myself become a middle aged dad of kids growing up way too quickly. My son (13) is hanging out in his room, plugged into his phone. My daughter (10) has 2 friends over for a sleepover. It's wonderful on one hand - the house feels alive and happy, but I also feel kind of redundant - left to my own devices of drinking a few beers and chatting with my Clash friends. I'm not complaining at all, but it takes some getting used to.
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Hello,WestwayKid wrote: ↑28 Apr 2023, 7:48pmWeird times as of late. I'm finding myself become a middle aged dad of kids growing up way too quickly. My son (13) is hanging out in his room, plugged into his phone. My daughter (10) has 2 friends over for a sleepover. It's wonderful on one hand - the house feels alive and happy, but I also feel kind of redundant - left to my own devices of drinking a few beers and chatting with my Clash friends. I'm not complaining at all, but it takes some getting used to.
What really takes getting used to is when they grow up and set out on their own - it's enjoyable in a different way, watching the young one fly on their own.
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It's really hard. VH, Jr. is super independent and normal compared to how I was when I was his age. He's also pretty much embarrassed by everything I do. I always think about how he used to run up and hug me and those days are over. It's hard. But it's also really cool to see him growing up. It definitely takes getting used to.WestwayKid wrote: ↑28 Apr 2023, 7:48pmWeird times as of late. I'm finding myself become a middle aged dad of kids growing up way too quickly. My son (13) is hanging out in his room, plugged into his phone. My daughter (10) has 2 friends over for a sleepover. It's wonderful on one hand - the house feels alive and happy, but I also feel kind of redundant - left to my own devices of drinking a few beers and chatting with my Clash friends. I'm not complaining at all, but it takes some getting used to.
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Is this something that only boys do? There wasn't any affection in my house, so I don't have any experience to go by. I'm just curious.JennyB wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 11:24amIt's really hard. VH, Jr. is super independent and normal compared to how I was when I was his age. He's also pretty much embarrassed by everything I do. I always think about how he used to run up and hug me and those days are over. It's hard. But it's also really cool to see him growing up. It definitely takes getting used to.WestwayKid wrote: ↑28 Apr 2023, 7:48pmWeird times as of late. I'm finding myself become a middle aged dad of kids growing up way too quickly. My son (13) is hanging out in his room, plugged into his phone. My daughter (10) has 2 friends over for a sleepover. It's wonderful on one hand - the house feels alive and happy, but I also feel kind of redundant - left to my own devices of drinking a few beers and chatting with my Clash friends. I'm not complaining at all, but it takes some getting used to.
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I don't think so. My niece used to hug me like that too. She's 21 now, so well over it. But it was really sweet.Mimi wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 11:42amIs this something that only boys do? There wasn't any affection in my house, so I don't have any experience to go by. I'm just curious.JennyB wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 11:24amIt's really hard. VH, Jr. is super independent and normal compared to how I was when I was his age. He's also pretty much embarrassed by everything I do. I always think about how he used to run up and hug me and those days are over. It's hard. But it's also really cool to see him growing up. It definitely takes getting used to.WestwayKid wrote: ↑28 Apr 2023, 7:48pmWeird times as of late. I'm finding myself become a middle aged dad of kids growing up way too quickly. My son (13) is hanging out in his room, plugged into his phone. My daughter (10) has 2 friends over for a sleepover. It's wonderful on one hand - the house feels alive and happy, but I also feel kind of redundant - left to my own devices of drinking a few beers and chatting with my Clash friends. I'm not complaining at all, but it takes some getting used to.
I'm so sorry there wasn't affection in your house. My mom wasn't affectionate, either. My dad was though. It scars people. My mom's affection was buying me clothes if she thought I looked skinny enough.
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My god, that's awful. We deserve hugs, dammit!JennyB wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 12:01pmI don't think so. My niece used to hug me like that too. She's 21 now, so well over it. But it was really sweet.Mimi wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 11:42amIs this something that only boys do? There wasn't any affection in my house, so I don't have any experience to go by. I'm just curious.JennyB wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 11:24amIt's really hard. VH, Jr. is super independent and normal compared to how I was when I was his age. He's also pretty much embarrassed by everything I do. I always think about how he used to run up and hug me and those days are over. It's hard. But it's also really cool to see him growing up. It definitely takes getting used to.WestwayKid wrote: ↑28 Apr 2023, 7:48pmWeird times as of late. I'm finding myself become a middle aged dad of kids growing up way too quickly. My son (13) is hanging out in his room, plugged into his phone. My daughter (10) has 2 friends over for a sleepover. It's wonderful on one hand - the house feels alive and happy, but I also feel kind of redundant - left to my own devices of drinking a few beers and chatting with my Clash friends. I'm not complaining at all, but it takes some getting used to.
I'm so sorry there wasn't affection in your house. My mom wasn't affectionate, either. My dad was though. It scars people. My mom's affection was buying me clothes if she thought I looked skinny enough.
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I still can't eat anything "bad" in front of her at age 51. It's not worth the hassle. She can be a great mom in other ways, but this is always hanging over things.Mimi wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 12:09pmMy god, that's awful. We deserve hugs, dammit!JennyB wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 12:01pmI don't think so. My niece used to hug me like that too. She's 21 now, so well over it. But it was really sweet.Mimi wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 11:42amIs this something that only boys do? There wasn't any affection in my house, so I don't have any experience to go by. I'm just curious.JennyB wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 11:24amIt's really hard. VH, Jr. is super independent and normal compared to how I was when I was his age. He's also pretty much embarrassed by everything I do. I always think about how he used to run up and hug me and those days are over. It's hard. But it's also really cool to see him growing up. It definitely takes getting used to.WestwayKid wrote: ↑28 Apr 2023, 7:48pmWeird times as of late. I'm finding myself become a middle aged dad of kids growing up way too quickly. My son (13) is hanging out in his room, plugged into his phone. My daughter (10) has 2 friends over for a sleepover. It's wonderful on one hand - the house feels alive and happy, but I also feel kind of redundant - left to my own devices of drinking a few beers and chatting with my Clash friends. I'm not complaining at all, but it takes some getting used to.
I'm so sorry there wasn't affection in your house. My mom wasn't affectionate, either. My dad was though. It scars people. My mom's affection was buying me clothes if she thought I looked skinny enough.
Sending hugs your way!
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It's funny that you're talking about hugs. One of punk student zines was an essay on narrow, traditional masculinity and how it hurts boys growing up. The student mentioned their dad's aversion to hugs because that's not what guys do, especially with other guys, so they're pursuing that as a way of being more open emotionally. In my comments, I mentioned that that was the household I grew up in, and I'm still mostly averse to hugs. Worse, my nephew knows this and insists on hugging me all the time to make me uncomfortable. (Such a little prick …)
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Sounds like I gotta add "bear hug doctor medulla" to the 'ol bucket list.
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Every day, in every way, you all demonstrate how much you hate me.
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We're just glad you notice the effort.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑29 Apr 2023, 1:05pmEvery day, in every way, you all demonstrate how much you hate me.
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It all goes in my revenge book.
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drugs not hugs!
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I would hug the fuck outta that book!
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