Celebrating dads!

Father’s Day week is upon us, and here at BachelorNation.com, we’re celebrating some of Bachelor Nation’s dads.

Fans got to know Adrian Hassan on Season 20 of “The Bachelorette,” and while the single dad didn’t find love with Charity, he’s been keeping fans updated with his life on social media.

Adrian frequently shares adorable photos and videos with his 2-year-old daughter Zahra and now he’s opening up to us about what fatherhood means to him.

Check out our full interview with Adrian below!

Bachelor Nation: Hi, Adrian, happy Father’s Day! Thank you so much for chatting with us. What has your life been like since welcoming Zahra into it?

Adrian Hassan: Thank you for having me! It’s been amazing. Fatherhood has its challenges, but it’s very rewarding!

BN: Absolutely! What has surprised you most about being a dad?

AH: The joy I feel has surprised me the most. I didn’t know what to expect, but I find myself filled with so much joy every day.

BN: That is so beautiful. What is your favorite part of fatherhood so far?

AH: My favorite part about fatherhood would be watching my daughter grow to be her own person. Seeing her personality develop is amazing. She’s really funny and makes me laugh a lot lol!

BN: That’s so fun. How would you say fatherhood has changed you?

AH: Fatherhood has changed me in many ways. It has made me grow into a better person. I’m more patient and more understanding than I ever was.

BN: Love that. What milestones are you currently looking forward to with Zahra?

AH: I’m looking forward to seeing her speak in full sentences and learning to ride a bike and teaching her to tie her shoes!

BN: Such sweet ones! What does being a dad mean to you?

AH: Being a dad means everything to me. Being a great dad means the most. I was raised by my mom alone. So I understand the importance of not only being a present father but a present father that does his best to be a great father.

BN: That’s incredible. As a dad, what do you hope to teach your daughter?

AH: I hope to teach my daughter to love herself, self-confidence, to be self-sufficient, respect herself, and to believe in herself no matter what. Love and be kind to others.

BN: Such important lessons. Speaking of, do you have any advice for fellow parents out there?

AH: My best advice would be to have some grace with yourself. This is your first time doing this; have some patience with yourself and no matter what, always remember “You can do this.”

BN: Totally. And last but not least, would you let your daughter watch your Bachelor Nation journey one day when she’s older?

AH: Of course! I don’t regret anything I’ve done and have nothing to hide. I’ll teach my child to be the same way.