Spirituality

Depression is for Everyone: Managing Moods is the Trick

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 7, 2019
Post category:Anger Depression Health and Fitness humans of divorce Self-care Spirituality

Depression is truly a soul killer. And it might be a slippery slope towards suicide if we don't get a handle on it, both personally and as a society.

Relationship Mistakes: Intoxicating Sex vs. Emotional Intelligence

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 2, 2019
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

The last thing I want is to be crafting new dating profiles in six months or two years. I really deserve a relationship that is based on fundamental compatibility, shared lifestyles and life goals and has the potential to last the rest of my life.

Am I Addicted to Touch?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 27, 2019
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Some questions about touch, sex, and my emotional intelligence: Do I need a woman? Would I be okay alone? Why is it so hard on my core personality to be alone? Am I addicted to love, or physical touch?

I Cannot Fix Your Broken Wings, I’m Still Repairing Mine

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 10, 2019
Post category:Anger Dating Depression Health and Fitness Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex Spirituality

In a relationship that is not quite right, we (I am) are constantly on guard for things to begin going wrong. And either you work through those issues together or you don't. And if you don't you will be miserable trying to stay together. Better to move on.

Evolved Dating: 4 Ideas About Dating with Mindfulness

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 26, 2019
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I do believe I am enough. I am practicing mindfulness and self-care in a way that encourages my own inner confidence. And, in my real measure of attractiveness, I'm really joyful.

Depression: Yeah, Me and My Broken Leg

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 3, 2019
Post category:Anger Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Sad Note: Thom Hofmann left the planet in late November. His penguins are happy and his poems are now being appreciated by so many angels. Godspeed, dear madman. Read Thom…

Not Taking the Death Pony Ride into the Darkness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 13, 2018
Post category:Depression Health and Fitness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

The trick is breaking the cycle. My little death pony had me on his back and was telling me all kinds of lies about my failures, my upcoming failures, and my ultimate demise as a failure.

A Good Dad’s Guide to Divorce – Now Available

a good dad's guide to divorce, by john mcelhenney

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 13, 2018
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Love Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

And with children, the divorce is never final, your relationship to the other parent goes on as long as your kids are alive. You never get over your divorce, but you can get through it.