Happy Fathers day to the guys who aren't really fathers but are with women with children. Sometimes yours is a thankless task. You're not really dad...you might be a temporary thing. Mom's lonely and you're willing to overlook the instant fam. You have an moral obligation to not suck. The fact that real dad isn't there sucks enough but you don't need to add any other stress or weirdness. If they don't buy you a tie or do buy you a tie , be gracious. If you think you could be a dad, step up and be a man. You can do a lot of good.