Relationships Archives

Relationships take a lot of work. Dating, online dating, and courtship all have one goal, to give us a Relationship to thrive in. It is hard to find a healthy, attractive, and willing partner. When you do, what happens next is the most important part. I work on relationship-building as a skill set. How can I be a better partner? How can I say with this person for life?

This Isn’t Wonderland: You’ll Stay Lost Without a Dating Plan

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 3, 2023
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness sexual chemistry

It is critical to articulate what you want in a partner. Then, stick to it. Don't settle for average.

Good Morning, I Love You (Learning Love Habits)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 1, 2023
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships sexual chemistry

Show you love your partner by putting them first. Give them your time. Give them your attention and mini-connections throughout the day.

Bumble’s Online Dating Trends Report for 2023

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 5, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Relationships

If Bumble is successful you stay hopeful and keep paying them for the extras. If you are successful a partner will take you offline off their quota.

Sex Without Desire Is More Like Porn Than Lovemaking

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 3, 2023
Post category:Dating Love Married Life Relationships Self-care Sex

This might have spelled the end more clearly than I understood. She didn't want sex. She fought about sex. She complained about how I asked for sex. She always got off when we had sex, but she had started not-caring about the LOVE in the experience. And that was a deal killer, both in the moment and in our marriage.

Is Life Coaching for You?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 24, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness

Life coaching is: learning life skills and tools you can use outside of a session.

Heading Into the Holidays with Intention and Joy

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 9, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Divorce humans of divorce Joy relationship building Relationships Self-care Spirituality

In my life, I have believed that I deserve to be loved with the same intensity and integrity that I am capable of. I have found a worthy recipient. The feeling is mutual.

The Sex Index: Finding It, Getting Good at Getting It On

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 17, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Love relationship building Relationships Sex sexual chemistry

Let's talk about sex with our partners. Let's be patient with them when they are growing and stretching into a new partnership. Being vulnerable is the biggest key to letting your sexual energy grow and strengthen your relationship.