Good day dads!
I've spent the last 9 years being the house dad and in that time I can't help but note how lonely one can get, and particularly if the community about you is primarily made up of 'mums'! A great deal of a parent's social life is attached to their kids' friends' parents and the 'school run', well, at least where I am. And so in a world of mums meeting for coffee, engaging in chat and doing those girls night outs, a man and here a 'dad' is, more often than not, not invited along.
For any other dads experiencing that, I just wanted to say that, yeah, it can be tough but don't blame yourselves! It is down to cultural norms and gender segregation which still occurs quite regularly despite what some 'wide awake' folk might suggest! For married couples or mums with partners, a guy or dad hooking up for coffee mornings and socialising is always going to be difficult to do! Fear not, though! Search out for local groups and what not and if none are available, try starting your own. Chances are there'll be at least one other guy that is in the house daddy role!