Well, that probably depends on who you’re asking. This Sunday is Father’s Day, and unlike my universally beloved taste in comedy, this holiday isn’t cause for celebration for everyone. We get that.
The greeting card aisle can make it feel like this holiday should fit neatly onto a card. But families aren’t cookie cutter or two-dimensional. There are dads who are always there or gone too soon or never in the picture at all; dads who wear dresses and dads who coach soccer and dads who never found time to play. And of course there are caregivers who fulfill a fathering role who don’t go by Dad at all.
Whatever our families look like, we all have ancestries that can inform the way we live our lives and personal narratives that can shape the way we see the world. There’s power in remembering where you come from and opportunity in returning to your roots. As the great James Baldwin told us: if you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.
We can help with that. Here are some of our picks for all the dads and their people: be it time-constrained fathers or potential fathers or stepfathers, children of fathers … or humans just looking to enjoy the weekend.
Ready to revamp your wardrobe this summer? This episode (and comic!) on how to cultivate your personal style will help. No trip to the mall with your tweens required. You can start by taking inventory of your closet and identifying the pieces you love to use as a foundation for your style. A bonus? Dadcore is totally in right now.
Is your dad always grumbling about phones at the dinner table? Give him the gift of your undivided attention with these tips on how to take a break from the internet. Choosing to “forget” your phone or ditch “second screening” can help you be more in the moment with your loved ones and better comprehend all those stories about the good ol’ days.
💛 Form stronger male friendships
Experts say the constraints of masculinity can make it hard for men to express themselves fully and authentically with their peers. If you want to build better male friendships, start by accepting the normal desire for intimacy and modeling vulnerability in your own life. Feelings are cool, dude!
☀️ One final tip? Find the brighter side of things where you can this weekend, friends. As my Pops always likes to remind me: Every day is a good day, some days are just better than others.
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