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?

Bumble Me Stumble Me, Show Me the Perfect Match Today

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 16, 2021
Post category:Dating Drinking Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Men are animals. Women are less-than-truthful. You might be better served to work on your lifestyle and fitness more than your online dating profile.

Reframing Sex and Intimacy: Men & Women Differ In Desire

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 15, 2021
Post category:Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Spirituality

The concept of the hungry and sexually frustrated male is convenient, but not all that helpful in navigating or negotiating an equitable balance in touch and intimacy, both sexual and non-sexual.

Re-learning to Love In the Present Moment: Love’s Intoxication

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 11, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness Joy mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Spirituality

I am learning better how to tap into the power of feelings and how they can motivate me towards doing better, being better. But I'm also too aware of how my feelings can lead me down dark and lonely paths. I am constantly trying to find the balanced walk down the middle.

Wayfinding In Love: Listening to What Is Emerging In Your Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 10, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Let's be clear with each other about what we want, what we fantasize about, and what we do not want. Only with that data can we make better and more informed decisions about where to go in our partnership.

The Beauty Trap: How Good Looks Can Lead Us Astray

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I could lose myself again, and miss the disconnects that ultimately derailed both my marriages. And whether I get married again or not, is not even relevant. All I have is this time, this moment, and today I am happily plodding along, in spite of the beauty trap

Healing a Broken Heart: Spirit Rising

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 8, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Single-Dad Spirituality

There's no hard and fast rule about when it will happen, but eventually, you will be forced to make plans, long-term plans, with your partner. What sort of things do you need to decide together?

Dear Hon: The Whole Parent’s Advice on Love and Relationship-Building

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 7, 2021
Post category:Dating Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Defining a "single parent": Dads and Moms who have sole responsibility (not custody) for their kids at any time during the week are SINGLE PARENTS.

Six Rules of Online Dating: Mathematics of Beauty (OkCupid Study)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 6, 2021
Post category:Dating humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I'd really like to spend my every other Saturday nights wrapped around a lovely and articulate woman. I'm hopeful that I can get my roll right and that eventually, the numbers will come up in my favor.