Self-care

17 Simple Ways to Say “I Love You”

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 22, 2023
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

It's the little things that signal to another person how much you care about them. Sure the big things are more important, but it's the little things that get you there.

The Joy of Divorce and the 3 Gifts of Breaking Up

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 21, 2023
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

What I do best in life is love. And that I have been given a gift for sharing that experience via writing and music, is one of the major wins in my life. This new lease on love is another. May you find what you were looking for. May you find the happiness that comes from within so you can share it with others. The divorce gave me back my joy and freedom and allowed me a second chance to find life-long love.

Staying Positive, Resetting, and Getting Positive Again

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 19, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

She's in control this time. Much more in control than she was in the marriage. Having the angry hammer over my head, must give her some satisfaction, knowing she could precipitate my financial shut down with one phone call.

Dating Lessons: All This Swiping Feels a Bit Demeaning

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 15, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I have moved into the bedroom too quickly the last two times out. Both relationships taught me huge valuable lessons. And both relationships fulfilled some emptiness I was carrying around when we got together.

Listening to the Sadness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 14, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Drinking humans of divorce Love Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

I learned to do a killer swan dive that summer at the country club. In my feelings of sadness and dread of the coming hurricane of divorce, I began to detach from the happy rich kid.

Divorce Recovery: How Long Must We Stick to the Lie?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 12, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I don't want a single parent to get lost in the shuffle of divorce. I want fathers and mothers to have equal access to their children, even in the case of divorce.

Self-Care and Fitness: How You Treat Yourself Says More than You Think

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 10, 2023
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Love mindfulness Self-care Single-Dad

I am just where I need to be. I can make better choices when I have a choice. It is important that I plan ahead for my food, exercise, and sleep. It is up to me to be healthier, fitter, and adequately rested.

Relationships at the Speed of Life: On Becoming a Couple Together

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 8, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I'm a handful. I'm whimsical. I'm capricious. I have a lot of irons in the fire. And, sure, I demand a woman with a high level of confidence and well-seasoned experience in relationship building. We've got to both be into the evolution of becoming a couple.