10+ Single Dads Share the Raw Truth Of Being the Only Parent

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I once volunteered to help with my daughter’s school Christmas party. The mom in charge asked me repeatedly if I could handle bringing a specific drink. She even asked a family member if I’d manage it.

For context, my daughter was in 5th grade and I’d been a single dad with full custody of both my kids for six years. I reassured her I could handle bringing a drink — it wasn’t rocket science.

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I’m genuinely happy being on my own. But people assume I’m miserable because my ex is marrying my former best friend. The truth is, I’m fine. I wish them well and don’t hold any hard feelings.

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One of the hardest parts of being a single dad? Most men’s bathrooms don’t have baby changing tables. And people always assume I’m married, which gets really annoying after a while.

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