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Returning to Wholeness – Relationship Building and Mindfulness in Love

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

Opening to the Infinite Possibilities of Being Alone

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:September 4, 2024
  • Post category:Dating/Joy/Love/Relationships/self-awareness/Self-care/Single-Dad

I can have many women friends and not seek "relationships" with any of them.

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Back to Single as a Relationship Status

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 30, 2024
  • Post category:Dating/humans of divorce/Joy/Love/relationship building/Relationships/self-awareness/Sex/Single-Dad

Give me something you're truly joyful about. Let me lean into it with you. Even if I don't get it. Let me watch your glowup when you talk about your "project."

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A Near Miss Hurts Both Lovers: Relationship-Building Failure

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 29, 2024
  • Post category:Co-Parenting/Dating/humans of divorce/Joy/Love/Parenting/relationship building/Relationships/Self-care/Sex/Single-Dad/Spirituality

We still have an occasional text, but it's been radio silence. And I am moving along, working to establish a new WE. 

Continue ReadingA Near Miss Hurts Both Lovers: Relationship-Building Failure

I’m Out: Online Dating is Self-Harm At This Point

Online Dating is Self-harm
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 15, 2024
  • Post category:Dating/Divorce/humans of divorce/Joy/Love/relationship building/Relationships/self-awareness/Self-care/Sex/Single-Dad/Spirituality

Romantic poet me wants to believe in happily ever after, but I'm more skeptical today. How do you feel about dating again?

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Walking Around Like a Kid In a Candy Store with No Money

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 3, 2024
  • Post category:Dating/relationship building/Relationships/self-awareness/Self-care/Sex/Single-Dad/Spirituality

As I pause to review my last fourteen years as a single dad I am not in a hurry to begin a new summit attempt with a new person.

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Numb from Swiping Left: Online Dating Update > The Eyes Have It

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 3, 2024
  • Post category:Dating/Health and Fitness/humans of divorce/Relationships/self-awareness/Self-care/Sex/Single-Dad

Let's meet out there in the real world, have a conversation, and let go of the rest of our expectations.

Continue ReadingNumb from Swiping Left: Online Dating Update > The Eyes Have It

Adding Distance and Travel to Your Bumble Mix

my bumble photos
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:July 31, 2024
  • Post category:Dating/Relationships/Sex/Single-Dad

Too many "good mornings" or "how was your meeting" are going to panic a woman who's not been in a relationship for several years. And even the smallest miscommunications can sever the connection without comment, simply gone. Disconnected.

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Booty, Boobs, and Booze: Online Dating Misfires

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:July 28, 2024
  • Post category:Dating/Joy/Love/relationship building/Relationships/self-awareness/sexual chemistry/Single-Dad

Don't give up on love. It's out there. Make sure you're putting out a message that's going to attract the right people.

Continue ReadingBooty, Boobs, and Booze: Online Dating Misfires
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