Everyone is really nice to me when I have my kid(s) alone. The guy at the corner store where I get my beer almost always gives a free candy bar, middle-aged women touch my arm and say "good job, dad".
My wife seemingly gets none of this, and if anything maybe some subtle judgement. Is this a universal experience?
It does seem to pleasantly shock people that I love my kid, yeah. I'm a white guy in a really fashy town (trying to move), and the shit I get thanked for is really depressing. Seriously, I got heartfelt thanks from somebody working a drive-thru for just... Like, not being mean, I guess?