Andy Cohen shared his insights into the life of a parent during a discussion about his new book, The Daddy Diaries
The Watch What Happens Live host discussed Cohen’s new book The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up with Anderson Cooper on 92NY.
Andy Cohen is open about raising his children.
The Watch What Happens Live host and his lifelong friend, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, recalled their parenting experiences during a talk about their new book The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up on Tuesday at 92NY in New York City.
“I’m the only gay parent in Ben’s preschool and the only solo parent, which is incredible, and I’m so grateful for our relationship because Ben sees Wyatt with two dads, and Ben’s other friend, Adrian, has two dads.” ” Cohen told Cooper.
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The Bravo personality added, “[Ben] has been saying lately, ‘I want another dad, I want another dad.'” And I think it’s wonderful that he’s aware that he would be a father.
What else can I say other than my son has an excellent gaydar? mocked Cohen, 54, father of 4-year-old Ben and 12-month-old Lucy.
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When asked by a member of the crowd what the biggest shock and adjustment has been since having Ben and Lucy, Cohen replied, “Everything.”
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He said that being a single father puts “extra pressure on him to be everything, and you know you can’t always do [that]”.
Cohen said his mother, Evelyn, never thought her son would have children.
“Whenever I mentioned having children, my mother remarked, ‘You’ll never do that, you’ll never do that. She simply never imagined that I would have the desire (motivation) to do it.
The discussion shed light on Cohen’s experiences as a gay single parent and the unique dynamics he navigates in his son’s preschool. Through his honesty, Cohen expressed his deep love for his children and the joy they bring to his life. As she continues to embrace the joys and challenges of parenthood, Cohen’s openness serves as an inspiration to others in similar situations.