051: Do kids ruin your life or give meaning to it?

Kids change everything, your relationship, your priorities, and your sacred right to sleep past 6 AM. In this episode of the Better Bloke Podcast, Matty and Rob tackle the highs, lows, and absolute chaos of being a dad. Ever wondered if there’s a perfect time to have kids? Spoiler: There isn’t.

Rob, the seasoned dad who's been through the trenches, shares the raw, unfiltered realities of fatherhood. Meanwhile, Matty, who's chosen a kid-free life, fires off all the big questions every bloke secretly wonders about fatherhood, but rarely asks. They dive into the unwritten rules of dad-life, how things shift when your kids finally move out, and why parenting is hands-down the hardest, but most rewarding, job you'll ever sign up for.

Whether you’re thinking about having kids, already knee-deep in nappies, or just here for some banter, strap in, this one's for you.

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[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:12] Fatherhood highs and lows.

[00:03:35] Choosing a child-free life.

[00:09:45] Purpose beyond having children.

[00:12:02] Parenthood and personal goals.

[00:15:04] Parenting versus financial independence.

[00:20:47] The choice to have children.

[00:24:04] Freedom versus responsibility of parenting.

[00:26:35] Children Shouldn't Save Relationships.