relationship building

Overloaded, Overshared, and Overwhelmed? Stop Input & Output

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 28, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I let go, completely, I am supported by the answers from the universe. I am supported by the thoughtful response of my partner in whatever way they need to respond.

Time, The Currency of Modern Relationships: Either You Have It To Give

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 26, 2021
Post category:Anger Dating Divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Once you have decided to move on, you must understand that your former partner owes you nothing. Closure is a myth we like to "go for" in our breakups, but closure is up to us as individuals.

I Can’t Live With or Without You: A Curious Reemergence

seeking god in the cold waters of barton springs

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 21, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

I am shouting at the moon and telling the universe, "Here I am, fully awake and fully empowered. Show me a partner who can bring their empowered love to join with me."

Alignment in Time and Space: Finding and Refinding Your Partner

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 20, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Spirituality

My inner dialogue and my personal biographical story continue to be written even when I cannot share this night. My hope is that the gossamer connections between us will still carry enough energy and information to keep our souls interested in reconnecting and rejoining and that we both find the desire and time to make it happen.

Modern Courtship Online and Offline: What Do We All Want?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 20, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

We don't want to be alone, but it's better than spending a lot of time on a partnership that is one-sided. A relationship requires both partners to be equally committed to the journey.

Burn the Maps! Forget What You Think You Know About Dating Today

burn the maps of what you know about dating

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 20, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I am excited and terrified about the transformation that will occur when SHE shows up. And yet I am pushing towards her, calling her in, writing love poems to "HER." I can only imagine... And for now, that's all I've got. And these maps, which I will gladly set alight in her flame.

What’s So F-in Hard About Finding a Real Partner?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 16, 2021
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

When your partner's actions are AWAY from you rather than TOWARDS you, it is time to go.

I Am a Big Love Generator: It’s Not Easy for Me to Slow My Roll

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 16, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

We don't need our partners to turn into BLGs too. We need our partners to accept and appreciate our white-hot love and then find their own lover within. Our partners do have to return some of the love. Our partners do have to respond with loving feedback. And if we dial up the chemistry just right...