John McElhenney, Author at The Whole Parent

My Angry Ex-Wife and Her Ongoing Malfunctions

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 2, 2024
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

I can take a break from her blasting texts. I can hold my boundary. I will try again tomorrow. That's usually my mantra.

The 5 Stages of Dating Again After Divorce: Letting Go of Expectations

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 31, 2024
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex

I'm not all that good at dating yet. I mean, I don't really know how to BE. I try to be "myself" of course, but I'm too involved, too hyper, too talkative. I don't listen as well as I should. But the part of the problem, that I'm just beginning to understand, is my habit of projecting any "potential" relationship off into some imaginary future. What I mean is, I sometimes have a problem staying present.

How Does True Love Unfold? The Early Harbingers of YES

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 27, 2024
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Only through adventuring together, only through giving it a 100% shot and not holding back, are we capable of discovering a partner who is willing and capable of going there with us.

Fracturing of American Minds

$fracturing of the American mind with social media$

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 24, 2024
Post category:Depression Health and Fitness mindfulness Parenting Self-care Spirituality

Happiness that does not depend on others. Does not depend on success. The only audience is you and your heart. Find the flow within yourself and you can find your happy, happier, happiest life.

Can I Ever Be Loved Again? Recovering Hope After a Breakup

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 24, 2024
Post category:Dating Divorce Joy Love Married Life relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Finding and keeping love is about going to the well every single time. And when you find fire pouring accelerant on it by really, fully, and truly, asking for what you want. You must go for it to get it.

Wealthy Single Mommy: A Brand that Builds Wealth Through Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 22, 2024
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce Money Single-Dad

I guess Emma has been able to build an empire around her LIE to support her "wealthy" lifestyle. Date > to get kids > to get divorced > grow more money.

Bad Daddy and the Delicious Breakfast Dilemma (A Single-Parent Fable)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 19, 2024
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Parenting Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Upstairs another door flew open and dapper son Badly Buzy Ben announced, "Breakfast? What's for breakfast?" as he stomped down the stairs. His hair was perfectly done and his suit looked freshly pressed. The blue tie matching and shining in concert with his pocket square.

Swiping Right: The Artificial High of Online Dating Apps

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 18, 2024
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

When I do get those few right swipes I imagine a "hello" date that goes well. That's just the beginning. What usually happens, in the case of the women I'm matching with here in NYC, is that certain threads become clear.