Ever since we’ve had kids, my usual laid back attitude has been replaced with increasing stress and anxiety. I feel like I manage it well enough, but at the same time I find myself becoming more and more of a hermit.

I need to get out more (run club once a week right now), and I always feel better when I do, but I also feel guilty for leaving the wife with the kids, or not spending time with them, by doing things for myself.

What do you to balance yourself and your family?

  • CooperHawkes@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Good!

    Then for sure don’t feel guilty about solo time. You need it and your family needs you to need it.

    • soben@orcas.enjoying.yachtsOP
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      1 year ago

      That’s the thing, I feel that she deserves it more than I do. She’s had to commit so much more of her body/time towards the kids, especially in those early months (and prior to birth)… so there’s a lot more that she should get before I get anything.