In an era where "toxic masculinity" is a buzzword, the "dad downstairs" offers a nuanced subcategory: quiet masculinity . It is not aggressive. It is not dominant. It is merely present in the background, like a sump pump you only notice when it stops working.
Little does he know, Laura Bentley is the real boss of this house. Dad’s downstairs making small talk, and I’m up here contemplating the universe (and what’s for dinner). 😂 laura bentley dads downstairs