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?

Dating Tips for Modern Adults: Texts, Facebook, Profiles, Phone Calls

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 7, 2018
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Relationships Single-Dad

You need to get your communications strategy in place. And then if the other person has a different pace or different style you can figure out how to adjust.

The Five Habits of Bad Sex

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 7, 2018
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Connected sex is what I'm after and what drives my fulfilling feelings. I get closeness from sex. I get relaxation and bonding from sex. And with my wiring (my Love Language is touch) sex or "skin time" is important. But skin time can be cuddling. Or hugging and kissing on the couch.

The Temptations of a Man in Love

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 30, 2018
Post category:Dating humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Sex sexual chemistry

I didn't need a horrible family life to get my act together. That's what happened in my childhood, and this is who I am as a result, but it might have been different. Let me take a run at having a relationship that starts out with a healthy bias rather than one of recovery and repressed emotions.

Sex at 110 Miles Per Hour: Red Flags or Rushing Into Bliss?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 29, 2018
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

And I'm driving back from the spiritual event last night, the moonroof is open, the music is pumping and she takes off her panties in the passenger seat of the beamer. It is a perfect moment.

Letting Go of Broken Things: A Marriage Comes Apart

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 28, 2018
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Co-parenting is a cooperative relationship. When one of the partners decides to be uncooperative it changes the dynamics. However, as a positive parent, you can be the bigger partner. Choosing the positive is about every aspect of your life, and your kids are the most important relationship you can manage.

Can You Love Someone Too Much?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 27, 2018
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Love Money Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

You have all the time you need. There is no hurry. Relax. Enjoy each other. Savor each step of the process. Don't skip the anticipatory foreplay along the path. And let yourself fall in love with your eyes wide open.

New Relationships and the First Morning Together: Her Morning Elegance

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 19, 2018
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

What can you tell by waking up beside a new potential partner? Do you think early impressions, early connections/disconnections have an impact on the longer relationship potential?