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?

Rebirth of the Divorced Dad Advocate and Compassionate Co-Parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 20, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I am pro-mom, but I'm more pro-family. If we agree to have kids it's 50/50 forever. Anything less, and I would not have agreed to have kids in the first place.

How Are We Cheating On Our Romantic Partners Everyday?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 16, 2019
Post category:Dating Divorce Joy Married Life Relationships Self-care Sex

It's not about cheating in the biblical sense, it's about cheating them out of the full, authentic, and attentive you.

A Good Dad’s Guide to Divorce – Book Release

a good dad's guide to divorce, by john mcelhenney

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 13, 2019
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

This is my story, from the joy and spiritual awakening of becoming a sad dad at the moment I became a divorced dad. My journey was not easy. I stumbled, I fell, and I wrestled my way back from a dark depressive episode and into a whole parent.

Five Ground Rules for Online Dating: Seeking a Long-term Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 11, 2019
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Relationships Single-Dad

Start with what gets you most jazzed in your life. Find another person who enjoys the same thing. Engage in that activity with this "friend" and see if you are both drawn towards the idea of dating.

There is No Right Swipe in the Real World: From Date to Lover

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 7, 2019
Post category:Dating Drinking Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Let's both decide where to go in our future. Let's both listen to what the other person wants, rather than assuming we know. And let's get away from the swiping frenzy and into the process of building a lasting relationship. Swiping is not the enemy, but don't forget your long-term goals.

The War on Divorcing Fathers: Deadbeat Dad Accusations Are Abusive

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 6, 2019
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

My ex-wife knows I am paying and will continue to pay my child support until my daughter turns 18. She wants to keep me under the thumb of the "enforcement" of Title IV-D because hurting me gives her pleasure.

The Hero’s Journey of Depression: The Max Powers Story

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 4, 2019
Post category:Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Max Powers, today, is walking into the 2019 Holiday season with a much better plan. Take care of all the things you can take care of. Work your program. Let go of the things you cannot control.

I Know My Depression Frightens You: It’s Okay, We’re In This Together

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 1, 2019
Post category:Anger Depression Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Do you get frustrated when you're not in the highly-functional and kicking-ass zone? I am happiest when I'm in the 6's and 7's. But I'm learning to love myself even when I'm in the 3's.