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This thread already has so much great advice that it made me a bit teary eyed reading it. I don’t know if I can contribute much but I’ll try.
Yeah, last point is very true. I can already tell this girl is gonna have a good father regardless if he applies anything from this thread or not, given he cares enough and has the humility to ask.
I totally agree. It makes me so happy to see this new generation that’s completely redefining what fatherhood looks like.
I'm going to reply to OP directly, but your point on really listening is huge. My SO shared an article that, while I don't have access to share it, I'm gonna copypaste it to OP because I think every parent needs to read it. Thank you for bringing it up!
Thanks so much for your comment - it's given me confidence, compassion and some peace too :) It's taken me nearly a week to read everyone's replies and over that time it has made me feel quite emotional too. We all have so much love and goodness that we want to make happen the world. I'm eally glad I made this post.
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