Relationships

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?

Removing Connections: Giving Up On Closure

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 11, 2023
Post category:Dating Love Relationships self-awareness Self-care

Maybe we would feel something. Perhaps we would experience regret, joy, sadness, and other deep feelings. It's okay not to want to dip back into it.

What You Need to Learn About Relationships, How Online Dating Helps

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 30, 2023
Post category:Dating Drinking relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

Only through learning from past mistakes will you be able to evolve into the dating partner you want to become.

Savor This Very Second – Breathe – Pause – Savor!

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 30, 2023
Post category:Anger Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Today is the day. This is the moment. This post signals the last moment of denial. I am in charge of my own thinking, my own mood management, and my own path forward.

My Life as a Dog

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care

I'm just as dog-like and happy as I've ever been. I'm cultivating my Frodo-like personality traits. I'm also well aware of my somewhat unbalanced need to be loved by everyone.

Dear Lover, Now That You’ve Arrived We Can Begin

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 26, 2023
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Single-Dad

Not everything needs to be worked out all the time. And, for the most part, I can trigger unhappy feelings for you, but the deep sadness or anger you feel, is probably not because of me.

One Man’s Courage to Stand Alone: Brené Brown’s BRAVING

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 25, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

By allowing you to experience and process your own distress, without my interference, I am giving you the utmost respect. I am viewing you as whole, strong, and capable. And in my affirmation of you and your inherent ability to be strong and sufficient, I am reaffirming my belief in you.