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?

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.

Dating and Relating: We All Want to Be Heard and Held

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 7, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Sex sexual chemistry

When you are waiting for the other person to change (at any stage of a relationship or marriage) it might be time for you to move on.

Artists In Love, Parenting, and Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 3, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

The fracture and collapse of my marriage ultimately became the emotional firestorm that uncorked my artistic voice. In my own individual struggle to survive, I found my release through writing. After the divorce, as I thrashed and fell apart during the months following my separation, I wrote to make sense of what was happening.

My Life Coaching Plan in 30-seconds: A Free Gift

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

I help men and women find and keep lasting relationships.

Finding the Beloved In All This Chaos?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2022
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love mindfulness Relationships Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad

If you want to find a lifetime partner, you're going to have to do whatever it takes to embrace your own inner loveliness.

Unquenchable Optimism of the Heart: 12-Years of Dating Lessons

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 16, 2022
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad

When someone is really available they have time, they make time, and they bring their own ideas to the party of planning our journey together.

Searching for The Last Date: Seeking the ONE

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 27, 2022
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce mindfulness Relationships self-awareness sexual chemistry Single-Dad

Well, if I’m imagining this next relationship is the LAST ONE, well, that too has its own kind of pressure, that perhaps is just as debilitating as the rushing of the process.