by Dad Starting Over
Welcome to the Dad Starting Over podcast! "Starting Over" means different things to different people. It could be that you're newly divorced and starting over fresh with a new life. It could be that you're still married and wanting to hit the reset button and finally do things right within your marriage. Whatever your story may be, you're in the right place. I'm Ralph, a.k.a DSO, the author of books called "The Dead Bedroom Fix", "Divorce Panic", "Real Talk" and "Red Flags". You can learn more about me, my books, one-on-one coaching, and the member-only part of my site called the Brotherhood at https://helpformen.com
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April 21, 2025
<p>In this powerful Dear DSO entry, I read a message from a man whose wife left him after 20 years of marriage. He gave everything to his family—his time, energy, identity—and now he's completely lost. No friends. No hobbies. No direction.</p><p>This story is not uncommon, and it shines a light on what happens when men sacrifice themselves entirely for the sake of family and end up with nothing when it all falls apart.</p><p>In this video, I break down his story and share what men in similar situations can do to rebuild and come back stronger than ever.</p><p>👉 Need help rebuilding your life after divorce?<br><a href="https://helpformen.com/join"><strong>Join the HFM Brotherhood</strong></a></p>
April 18, 2025
<p>A husband writes in with a heartbreaking and outrageous story: after 16 years of marriage and raising six boys together, his wife gave him an ultimatum — “Open marriage or no marriage.” She claims to be polyamorous and bisexual… and already has a boyfriend she’s in love with. Now she expects her husband to accept it — even while the boyfriend sleeps with her in their own marital bed.</p><p>In this episode of Dear DSO, Ralph (Dad Starting Over) breaks down the emotional chaos, what’s really happening behind the scenes, and what this man — and others in similar situations — need to do next.</p><p>🧠 Topics Covered:</p><p>Open marriages and polyamory</p><p>Betrayal trauma and denial</p><p>Emotional manipulation in relationships</p><p>What healthy boundaries actually look like</p><p>Why men must take back control of their life</p><p><a href="https://helpformen.com/join"><strong>Join The HFM Brotherhood!</strong></a></p>
April 14, 2025
<p>What happens when your wife cheats... not just with anyone, but with your married next-door neighbor you've known since childhood?</p><p>Jake wrote in to share his heartbreaking story of betrayal and confusion after discovering a year-long affair between his wife and their neighbor. They've been together 13 years, have kids, and he’s trying to work through it—but the emotional fallout is brutal.</p><p>In this episode, we break down:</p><p>Why affairs feel so addictively powerful</p><p>Why “forbidden and new” is a dangerous combo</p><p>What healing really looks like</p><p>The brutal truth about reconciling after infidelity</p><p><a href="https://helpformen.com/join"><strong>Join The HFM Brotherhood!</strong></a></p>
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