Single-Dad

Becoming a single dad was one of the most traumatic events of my life. I did not want the divorce, I fought against the divorce, and ultimately I agreed to collaborative divorce and was taken to the cleaners by an ex who decided to go for the “divorce package” rather than honor our 50/50 shared parenting agreement.

Nothing Can Prepare You For the Loss of Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 10, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Single-Dad

I would have NEVER gone for more than the 50/50 shared parenting we agreed to when we began the collaborative divorce discussions.

5 Health Factors to Prevent or Lessen Seasonal Depression: Get Support

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 10, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Listen to your body. If you are feeling sad, check in with someone else. If you notice your overall vibe heading towards the black hole, take all necessary evasive actions.

Co-Parenting Today: 7 Wins for the Hyper-Focused Single Parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 10, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

The general mode of life with dad is positive and happy. I am *so* happy to have them on the days and nights I am afforded, that there is little room for complaints or nagging.

6 Steps of Authentic Online Dating

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 9, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Love relationship building Relationships Sex Single-Dad

Sure, In online dating we all want to put our best foot forward, and make younger and prettier partners desire us, but if we're all doing that, if we're all being inauthentic... Well, that's part of the problem.

Sitting In Silence with the Grief

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 6, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

The silence and loneliness and grief brought me back to a deeper connection to my own soul. A deeper connection with myself. And that ever-elusive self-love.

Dating, Sex & Changing LTR Goals: Three New Rules of Dating

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 6, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

But I am also a learning individual. I can adapt and make changes in my plans and trajectories. So while I was thinking I had lost orbit and was shooting away for some new destination. I may have been only slowing to the gravitational pull of this amazing lady, and learning what her fears and passions were as well.