relationship building

Who Are You Writing For?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 18, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I genuinely believe that family laws are corrupt and need to be reset to start at 50/50 parenting with no child support. I love helping moms understand single dads and how to relate to them.

Extraverted Introvert? What’s the Deal with Introvert vs Extravert?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 16, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Let's talk about energy and motivation, that's what drives me. Yes, I admit to being a big E extrovert, but I also have my introverted moments.

My Hierarchy of Needs Revisited: The Short List of Happiness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 11, 2022
Post category:Depression Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Process the stuff that hurts. And, for me, stop eating to heal those hurts. Just get them out in other ways. Writing about them can help, indeed.

What Is Sexual Chemistry? Mood? Desire? Compatibility? Body Heat?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 5, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

Sexual chemistry is something that happens immediately when you meet someone in the real world for the first time. Not all sexual chemistry is a wildfire of "let's get it on." But most of the sexual tension and sexual awareness comes from recognizing your own desire, your own needs, and how you imagine this person fitting in and even pushing the envelope a bit.

Count Me In: Timing in Love IS Critical

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 30, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

The timing for me is perfect for dating and learning to love again. Really love. Go deep with trust, with conscious connection, and absolutely enjoying our time together.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World: On Soulmates & Lovers

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 30, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

The final part of finding the love of your life, is to let go of all other relationships. Do not compromise in your love life. Any little miss in your present moment will become a roadblock in the future.

Dating Next: Quit Swiping and Get Out There

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 26, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad

What you DO with your partner is often as important as what you say to them, or what you like about their looks. What do you want to DO with your lover? Let’s start there.

Closer to the Edge: Fractures In Our Communication Skills

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 25, 2022
Post category:Anger Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

As we continue to go for a lifetime lover, we've got to be prepared to learn, study, grow, stretch, and reach back to our lovers for the REPAIR. Either partner can go for the repair. And both partners should work towards the repair, even if the bridge is collapsed in smoldering ruins.