Seeking and Defining *Deep Love*
If enthusiasm and authentic affection open the connection, what are the things that will keep our fires burning bright and burning in concert with one another?
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.
- Embracing the Win in My 12-years As a Single Dad
- The Father Son Emotional Loop: Struggling As a Single Dad
- The Single Dad Afterglow: I Lost My Kids In the Divorce
- Seeking Happy: A Single Dad Explains His Joyousness
- What Women Want to Know About Single Dads, From a Single Dad
- A Single Dad Sends His Hope and Greetings from the Other Side
- Healing My Divorce Resentment: A Single Dad Contemplates the Future
- Reaching a Moment of Peace and Happiness As a Single Dad
- Loss, Sadness, and Indifference: Struggles of a Single Dad
Inviting the Dinosaur In: Weaponizing Child Support
I have been employed or working under contract for most of the time since the divorce. And today I'm gearing up to start a new job so that I can get some money, but more importantly so that my kids will get some money. And yes, the dinosaur will be fed and happy in the next month.
Understanding the Chemicals of Love, Lust, and Attachment
And, as far as I can plan, I'm planning to go with my lover. Even my aspirational goals consider her. Happiness is far better when shared.
Going Deep Into Dating, Relationships, and Finding a Partner
Announcing the Deep Dive Podcast of The Whole Parent. Free discussions about the most important articles on The Whole Parent.
Dating is a Journey Until You Reach Your Destination
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Know what you want. Know what you offer. Don't oversell. And for fks sake: DO NOT SETTLE.
The Hierarchy of Relationship Needs: Four Levels of Attraction
I will not settle for average and I hope you will not either. Average will get you down the road a bit, but it's not the lasting relationship you are looking for. That's one of the reasons dating can be difficult. We don't want to be alone so we might go on a lot of average dates.
Adjusting My Viewpoint: Online Dating
the horror of online dating
Don't give up. Keep positive. Learn to express your wants and needs, and understand why they are two different things.
Finding the Kindness, Kissing Frogs, Moving Forward Toward LOVE
Are you able to move towards your partner, your relationship, your co-creation of a shared vision? As long as the answer is "YES" from both of you the journey of discovery can continue.