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?

Gratitude Resets Your Attitude – Just Say YES!

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 26, 2021
Post category:Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Say YES to all the things that give you joy. Invitations, even when you are not feeling all that great, say YES.

Things Are Always Working Out for Me! (Affirming the YES)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 25, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

My carnival is happy. And I have to understand that other's carnivals are not my responsibility. Not now. Not ever.

Big Love Burns Through All Other Things

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 25, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

In my current life, the big love is the cushion that's keeping me going. As I wander this dark wilderness of grief and loss, I have a firm and tight hand to hold on to. A partner who is exploring what's next with me. Rain and shine.

Even the High Is Exhausting: A Mindful Pause

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 22, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Relationships self-awareness Self-care Spirituality

Returning to my life today, there are so many moving parts, so many hyper-good moving parts, that my entire body, soul, mind, is a bit out of balance. I've been taking aggressive action to reestablish my calm center. But I've been pouring gasoline on the flames even as I'm trying to breathe and "take it easy."

3 Signs You’re Emotionally Ready to Get Back in the Dating Game

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 21, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

It may have sparks, fits, and restarts, but it will have a fire, the BIG LOVE FIRE that burns away all the past issues and traumas that need to be released.

Resilience, Self-Care, the Mindset of Joy in This Moment

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 17, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

It's not my will. It's not just my plans and actions. It's not my mindset. It's not my friends, family, or lovers.

Mindfulness in Here and Now: High-Fivin the Universe

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 14, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Today, I can say, I'm content and ambitious at the same time. I'm creatively alive and vibrant, without too much focus on the outcome. I write, I sing, I pray, for my own pleasure and enjoyment.

End of the Broadcast: Relationship Lesson – Closure is a Myth

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 12, 2021
Post category:Dating Relationships

You are either moving towards your partner or you are heading away from them. As long as the pull is always towards togetherness, you've got a lifetime to map and explore the stars. Good luck. I hope to see you out there on the journey.