Dear Old Dads

DOD241: Take My Waifu, Please!

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Nov 26, 2025
The hosts dive into a listener's email about their partner's embrace of fictional relationships within the waifu community. They discuss the complexities of kink, identity, and emotional attachment, weighing the boundaries of healthy relationships. The conversation touches on the impact of fantasy on parenting and the importance of transparency in partnerships. The dads debate whether feeling ignored in a relationship is neglect, not just jealousy, emphasizing the need for communication and renegotiation of boundaries. Humor flows as they explore these serious themes.
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ADVICE

Set Boundaries Around Time And Attention

  • Do address exclusionary hobby behavior early by asserting boundaries about time and attention.
  • Try asking your partner to limit activities that consistently ignore family needs.
INSIGHT

Online Identity Isn't Above Relationship Rules

  • Insight: Internet kink communities feel untouchable but should be treated like any hobby.
  • Recognize that new online identities don't erase the need for relationship equality.
ADVICE

Be Open About Sexual And Fantasy Interests

  • Do insist on openness about sexual or fantasy life if it affects the relationship.
  • Avoid keeping major parts of your private life hidden from your partner.
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