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?

Reaching a Moment of Peace and Happiness As a Single Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 4, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Some days it is good to just stop and say "thank you" to your higher power, your family, your partner. Today is that day. I'm marking a high-point in my life.

I Am Not the Problem in the Co-parenting Relationship, We Are

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2023
Post category:burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care

I am sad sometimes that I no longer have a partner and cheerleader in navigating these difficult times. But that role/relationship ended several years before the marriage did. And now I have two fabulous kids and their mom.

Getting Good At Blameless Breakups: Online Dating Challenges

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

The goal is never to blame the other person for the breakup, even if they were the reason you are breaking up. Always take your responsibility for the miss. And make it about the chemistry, the mix, the overall relationship and not about them or their poor behavior. Remember, you are leaving the relationship, not trying to teach them a lesson or educate them.

Getting My Divorced Dad Weekend with My Kids: Father’s Rights in Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 29, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Joy Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

My ex-wife screwed me in the divorce and she and the therapist that setup our 70/30 parenting plan knew it. They were not basing their plans on science, but on "what's best for the kids" mythology that has been perpetuated since my parents got a divorce 49 years ago.

To The Sad Women on Bumble: Dating Advice from a Life Coach

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 28, 2023
Post category:Dating Drinking Relationships sexual chemistry

Your best photo causes me to say, "I want to be the one taking these photos of her, I want to be the one making her smile like that."

Divorce Lessons: 8 Critical Choices In Making a Positive Split

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 27, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care

Nobody wins in a divorce, but we can keep either side from losing if we stay present and positive in the coming months of negotiation and planning.

Love Is… Love is Not… How Do We Find and Keep Love?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 25, 2023
Post category:Dating Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry

Growing together is hard. There will be bumps in the road. Even your perfect partner may appear less evolved and you might be tempted to return to the swiping apps. Don't.