In this episode of our Gen X dads YouTube channel, we dive into the hilarious and heartfelt realities of being a supportive partner in "Happy Wife, Confused Life: A Husband’s Guide to Showing Up!" From the chaos of co-parenting to the awkward silences of post-argument apologies, we explore how men can show up better as husbands, fathers, and partners—even when we have no idea what we’re doing. With raw honesty, dad humor, and real-life stories, we unpack what it means to navigate love, marriage, divorce, and emotional growth in a way that helps both men and women understand the male perspective. If you're a dad trying to figure it out, or someone trying to understand one, this episode is for you.

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00:00 - Introduction

05:23 - Dad Supporting Dad on TikTok - Pebblepimp Music

08:40 - Why this topic?

16:00 - What does supporting your partner look like to you?

19:50 - So how does one communicate?

30:33 - How does one apply active listening - understanding the why?

39:13 - Recognizing our own triggers our own problems that stand in the way of active listening.

44:09 - Never Alone, different forms of help, don't be scared to ask for help.

49:29 - Conclusion

In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive deep into the realities of military life, fatherhood, and patriotism with our guest Jason, a fellow veteran. We explore how military service shaped our views on freedom, responsibility, and what it truly means to love America. Through honest, funny, and emotional stories, we unpack the challenges of raising kids with strong values, navigating fatherhood and divorce, and teaching the next generation about respect, sacrifice, and national pride. Whether you’re a veteran dad, a divorced dad, or simply someone seeking a real conversation about life, family, and country, this episode will resonate with you. Veterans, Valor & the 4th: Why We Love America offers a Gen X perspective on service, resilience, and passing those lessons on to our children

00:00 - Introduction

02:59 - Thank you Veterans and you are not alone!

07:38 - What's Our Sense of Patriotism?

15:29 Drill Sargent Dad and Leaders!

30:54 - How accurate are war movies?

38:07 - Taking your fear death and embracing it to "GET IT DONE"

44:39 - How as a dad have we instilled Patriotism to our kids?

52:17 - MRE's and conclusion

In this episode of 2 Dads Gen X Edition, we dive deep into the hilarious and sometimes painful truth of going from six-pack abs to the dreaded dadbod. Join us as we explore body shaming from wives, girlfriends, and society, and how men’s body image and self-esteem have changed over the decades. With humor, honesty, and a touch of raw emotion, we tackle the struggles of modern fatherhood, divorce, dating, and loneliness, giving men a voice and helping women and kids better understand the male perspective. If you’re a Gen X dad—or love one—this is the real talk you’ve been waiting for.

00:00 - Introductions

04:17 - Body Image types from the 80s to now

09:13 - How bullying as a kid leads to life long trauma

11:42 - How social media creates a false sense or normal

15:03 - Bradley University and Studies

17:07 - American food is made to make you fat

18:27 - What's todays male body standard?

23:23 - After your partner shames you, what's a healthy way to lose the weight and how do you mentally coupe?

29:10 - When sex and intimacy becomes transactional - it hurts the marriage

36:59 - TikTok DAD SUPPORTING DADS because we don't get it at home

41:14 - How to reinforce the behavior you want from your man!

47:24 - Wrapping it up