Why do Women do That?

[McScribe]

When I'm out with my little boys sometimes I notice women smiling kind of indulgently sometimes. Why is that? I don't think I'm doing anything particularly badly.

 

[moonkitty]

Maybe you are misinterpreting the smiles of the women? Maybe they are smiling because they think it is nice to see a dad spending time with his children.

 

[b.hopeful]

First...if I do not have my kids with me...I'm smiling because something made me think of them. Or...I'm smiling because something about your interactions reminds me of my relationship. OR....because I think there is something endearing about how you are with your children. It's a heartstring thing....like when I get misty eyed seeing older couples hold hands. I'm not close to my dad and my husband is a good man but sort of a "cat's in the cradle" dad....so I love seeing men interact with their kids...makes me squishy inside.

 

[LovesToBless]

I have to agree with the other ladies. My son is now 22 and in college and when I see "little boys" sometimes it reminds me of his much younger years. We had a lot of fun with him, we're still very close to him, and it's a warm and fuzzy thing to see a dad having a nice time with his sons. For what it's worth, it hits me as nice with daughters too, even though I don't have one.

Next time, smile back!

 

[McScribe]

Thanks ladies. Well I do smile back, but kind of unknowingly.

 

[felinity]

We're admiring your cute kid, or maybe your interactions with your cute kid. That's all.

 

[£amb]

I agree with the other ladies...I like seeing fathers with their children. What makes me smile is that I'm seeing a dad who is sharing the responsibility of having that child under their care and doing an activity with them.

 

[ALASKACHICK10]

I agree with the others. I love seeing a dad taking his kids out and doing stuff with them. there are so many dads in this world that don't take the time to spend with their kids. so of course im going to smile and maybe even say something about how cute your kid is or something.

 

[McScribe]

Well, it's nice to hear, thanks again. Not feeling like the world's greatest Dad tonight, but I guess we have nights like that sometimes...