In this video, I’m sharing a piece of real talk that DJ MZENGA dropped for men—especially fathers—about why a lot of men end up feeling lonely later in life. The point is simple: many dads work hard and “do everything,” but they don’t intentionally create memories with their kids. And when kids are young (around 6 to 10), those moments matter heavy because that’s where their strongest memories start forming. What I took from this is that kids often remember who was consistently present, and most times that ends up being the mother—because she’s “always there,” sacrificing and showing up in the day-to-day. Then later, the man feels like, “but I did everything for them,” and the kids only understand that once they’re grown and have their own families. My takeaway for men is to make bonding a deliberate habit: once a week or even once a month, sit with your kids, chat, and create that solid memory. If you want your children to remember you and value you when they grow up, you have to be present on purpose—not just busy providing.