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[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I choose to believe that you conceived and birthed your son via parthenogenesis. Based on my belief, please entertain us with the story of the romantic night during which you impregnated yourself.

[–] mintshampoo@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

parthenogenesis I'm going to be honest I don't really know how parthenogenesis works...

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What part of your single dad experience would you think others don't expect or understand?

[–] mintshampoo@lemmy.world 15 points 1 week ago

How fulfilling it is. You have to take full accountability. So when something goes bad you're 100% responsible, but when something goes good it's also all thanks to you. It feels great. Plus it's nice to be able to have all power of decision & not have to reach an agreement with another person in charge.

[–] haroldstork@lemm.ee 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

What was the hardest time you went through as a single dad and how did you overcome it?

[–] mintshampoo@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

The beginning: it was hard to juggle everything - but after a solid routine / schedule - effective time management, it became acceptable. Later on in life: around 3 years ago I met and started dating this woman. Well, my son is very territorial and hates having strangers (even relatives or friends) stay over in our house - he likes peace and quiet and if there's people around he shuts himself in his room as he feels "suffocated". So I had to make the decision to not move in with her. Thankfully she understood and we have a good relationship, she visits and stuff but doesn't spend the night.

[–] kionite231@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why did you two part your ways?

[–] mintshampoo@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago

We had the kid, who was unplanned to say the least (even though we were in a long-term committed relationship). After he has born she realized she didn’t want to be a mom, so I assumed full responsibility of him & she left.

[–] TheIvoryTower@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How often do you wash his/your sheets and pillowcases?

[–] mintshampoo@lemmy.world 13 points 2 weeks ago

My son does essentially all of the housework, from cleaning to cooking as he has much more free time than me for which I'm extremely grateful; he washes them every week.

[–] voracitude@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Is there anything about yourself you had to work hard on for the benefit of your son? Are you doing anything specifically to try and make sure he turns out well (whatever that might mean to you)?

[–] LesserAbe@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

What was a time where you were doing a dad-ly duty and got it totally wrong?

[–] errorJerror@vger.social 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Did she stop taking birth control and not tell you?

[–] mintshampoo@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)