Spirituality

Dads Will Love You In a Way No One Else Can

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 15, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Know this: your father is out here, rooting for you with everything I've got. And if you need me, I will do almost anything to support you.

Our Response to Someone Else is 100% Up to Us: Choose the Positive

choosing the positive in all our relationships

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 14, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love Married Life mindfulness Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I have to let go of what I wanted the divorce to look like. I have to let go of the part of me that wanted to remain close as co-parents and celebrate our children's victories and rally around them in their discomforts. Today, I cannot do this.

The Masterclass on Divorce: Finding a Light After the Loss

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 13, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Always ask for what you need. Your partner cannot read your mind. And that angry look your giving them may not convey what you're hoping to convey. Talk about it. Give your partner the benefit of the doubt.

“Alexa, Please…” An Open Letter to Amazon’s Alexa from All Parents

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 7, 2020
Post category:Health and Fitness Joy Parenting Spirituality

We parents are getting fed up with all the shouting and commanding that's going on in our Alexa-powered houses. Let's ask Amazon's Alexa Team to make some modifications to Alexa's DNA.

The Irreconcilably Irritating Present And How to Find Peace in It

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 6, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I like to drive fast. This is a constant opportunity to tap into the irritating nature of the present moment. As I want to go fast (both in the car and in my life) I am always pushing up against the slower cars of the rapidly growing population of our fair city.

How a Loving Relationship Changes Everything: The Vulnerability Prayer

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 3, 2020
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

There is no DAY OFF in a loving relationship. There may be easy days and hard days, but every day is an opportunity to turn towards your lover and say, "I love you," as well as "I need you." It is in that place of vulnerability and honesty that we will find the true gift of a loving relationship.

From Dating to Love: Either Show Up 100% of the Time, Or You’re Gone

get clear on your relationship goals before dating

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 2, 2020
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I believe the quest for love is a spiritual journey. Either your deliberate and intentional about it, or you are just screwing around.

The Divorce Gender Bias: Men Need to Be Considered Equally in Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 28, 2019
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Today, I'd like you to consider that both parents are equally important in their kids' lives. And then I'd like you to promise to act accordingly for the rest of your lives as parents.