I'm nearing 40 years old, and I feel like compared to my father, I don't know how to do shit. I can do basic car maintenance, patch drywall and paint, clean my guns, do basic maintenance on my road bikes, cook basic food and that's pretty much it.

I didn't become a homeowner until my mid 30's, and it was a condo. So I don't know a ton about home maintenance. My dad can do plumbing, electrical, all sorts of stuff. In comparison, I am calling "the guy" because I don't trust I'm doing it right. And of course, you're supposed to be permitted.

I can cook a steak, chicken, basic stuff like that. My dad's able to make anything.

Does anybody else feel this way? And do you think it's a trend with men nowadays?


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