The Therapy Edit One Thing with Matt Coyne on why moaning is just fine
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Mar 29, 2024 Matt Coyne, author and comedian behind Man vs Baby and bestselling parenting books, plus debut novel Frank and Red. He talks about turning parenting chaos into comedy. He explains why moaning about parenting is healthy. He discusses touring stand-up after writing a novel and how sharing complaints builds connection and eases dad-guilt.
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From Lonely Novel Writing To Touring Standup
- Matt describes how writing a novel felt isolating after habitual short-form gag writing, prompting him to book a stand-up tour.
- Going on stage forced him to wear trousers again and re-energised him with live company.
Give Yourself Permission To Complain
- Do moan and complain about the hard bits of parenting without feeling the need to immediately justify it.
- Matt Coyne says complaining normalises the struggle, reduces guilt and helps you feel less alone by sharing the load with others.
The Q&A That Sparked A Defiant Response
- Matt recounts a Q&A where a woman asked if he even liked kids because he complained about parenting.
- On the train he wrote a response: loving your child doesn't stop you calling them a dick for not putting shoes on, ending with 'So fuck off.'
