New Daddy's Woes!

My wife just gave birth one month ago and I feel like I don't have a life anymore! I want my guys' night out and soccer time with my buddies. Everything is about the baby now. Is this it for me? How do I tell my wife I need some me time without upsetting her?

198 Replies
undefined profile icon
Write a reply

There is no other way but to have conversation with your wife. Tell her exactly how you felt. But always remember that it is not JUST YOU who sacrificed but SHE is also. LOVE YOUR FAMILY MORE THAN YOURSELF. If you want to take a break then let your wife ,too. Make time with her. You want to play soccer with friends ? then bring her and be your cheerleader 😜😂

Read more

unfortunately part of having a baby means loosing a lot of personal time. Why not suggest a Rota on free time? where you and your wife both pick a day where you get time to yourself and alternate? say one Thursday you go out and have your tome and the next Thursday she does the same? if one of you ends up going out more then the other it will create resentment. keep it fair

Read more

i will be so upset and disppointed with my husband if he were to tell me this. the baby belong to both of us. i give birth, i take care of baby , i breastfeed and if he feel that he doesnt have a life anymore, what about me? Dont be selfish and think in the shoes of your wife.

Its only a one month ... and ur saying u feel ur life is over.. Not only ur baby but also ur wife needs u. Plz have a patience... .. instead of this all , start making some bonding with ur baby and spend some time with him .u will surely get a very precious memories.. bcoz time moves fast and never come back again.. enoy ur parenthood..

Read more
7y ago

this is true.

It's okay to have some fun sometimes. But you need to take care of your wife and baby first. Because, there your life now. Before you make a decision in life make sure, you are ready of the consequences after. You are not the only one who's having a hard time. Show some love to your wife first. She is the one who gave birth to your child.

Read more

jangan begitu... kami perempuan pun pandai rindu perut kami slim, badan kami firm sebelum beranak.. sama-sama lah bertolak ansur masa baby masi kecik lg.. nanti da pandai berjalan, byk la masa koe boleh keluar tue.. skrg nie wife koe pun baru menyesuaikan diri ada kelahiran baru.. sama-sama lah berkorban masa dlm setengah tahun ke setahun begitu

Read more

I'm blessed to have my husband,no matter how busy He is ?He still have time to take care our kids and me,and everything just need a time to manage,we can do everything in a one time just do a plan to be with your buddies,just planor time management,all of us we need to be relax off for everything but?we just need a time to mnage or u can schedule your friends

Read more

Just communicate your concerns to her honestly. That you know she is doing a lot for the family. But you too, feel overwhelmed. Let her know that you don't ask for a lot but just some me time to recharge so that you can come back and be a better husband and father. Then after you feel better, help out with what you can as well. So it's a balance for both.

Read more
VIP Member

yes it's normal to want some guys night out. Yes it's also normal to feel that life is over esp for you & your wife. Since it's been only a month, give your wife a little bit more time. Slowly speak up to her to it's been awhile that you get a guys night out. ask for a permission. but don't forget to agree to her request for a ladies night out too!

Read more

You need to be patient. Everything will go back to (almost) normal eventually. It takes some time for parents to adjust to the baby and vice versa. Also, you and your partner should communicate. Try giving her some time for herself and she might do the same for you! I wish the three of you the best of luck ^_^

Read more