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?

Evolved Dating: 4 Ideas About Dating with Mindfulness

dating a single parent, dating a single dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 26, 2019
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I do believe I am enough. I am practicing mindfulness and self-care in a way that encourages my own inner confidence. And, in my real measure of attractiveness, I'm really joyful.

Standing Strong Together: Boundaries and Relationships in the #METOO Era

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 21, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care

The dragon is your friend. The drama is your weakness. In using this process your blindspots become known dragons and can be tamed and befriended. You can then proceed to walk through life more like a dragon rider.

Depression: Yeah, Me and My Broken Leg

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 3, 2019
Post category:Anger Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Sad Note: Thom Hofmann left the planet in late November. His penguins are happy and his poems are now being appreciated by so many angels. Godspeed, dear madman. Read Thom…

The Joyful Woman is Nearby, I’ve Seen Her

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 21, 2018
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Relationships Single-Dad

Let's find the lighter path together. And if we find ourselves walking along it together, and continually renewing our intentions to get together again, maybe that's enough. I'm really ready for the "ready and centered" woman to show up.

A Good Dad’s Guide to Divorce – Now Available

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

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 13, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

And with children, the divorce is never final, your relationship to the other parent goes on as long as your kids are alive. You never get over your divorce, but you can get through it.

A Moment of Silence, Followed By… (checking-in on holiday depression)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 12, 2018
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness mindfulness Relationships Self-care Sex

Patience is not my nature, but it's probably my path forward. Jumping into a relationship that has big red flags is most definitely a path towards drama and disconnections.

What Do You Tell Your Kids About Divorce As They Grow Older?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 8, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care

I certainly don't want to hurt them or their relationship with their mom. But that's what was used to silence me in the first place about the truth of the divorce. There is one truth. Mom planed for, asked for, and executed the divorce against my will.

Revealed Truths About Online Dating Apps (Online Dating Study)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 8, 2018
Post category:Dating Joy Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

There's no time for a relationship initiation. But the game of online dating sure seems more active and more fun up here. And, now that this post is written, I will probably share it with any potential coffee meetups, just to give them the full picture of who I am.