The Whole Parent

Conscious Connection, Intimacy, and Fun: Real Relationship Goals

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 25, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality
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There is absolutely no hurry. You have all the time you need. Spend time together. Spend time apart. Listen. Learn. And move forward.

Catching Up On My 11-Year Love Quest: Girlfriend Next

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 23, 2022
Post category:Dating Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality Third Glass Series
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Home is inside me. Home with someone else is a horizon I knew I was losing in my divorce. After eleven years of seeking, perhaps I'm getting ready to rebuild a home with someone else.

The Power of Sex: Let’s Explore the Edge of the Unknown Together

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 23, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Love on the Air mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Spirituality
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In my conversation with Krysta Rosina, I am delighted to learn about her sex-positive approach to life and living. From an ecstatic tantric experience several years ago, she redirected her life's work. In this conversation, we explore her first massive tantric event.

Online Dating Is A Distraction: Expanding Opportunities Offline

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 23, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad
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I'm going to play the online dating game for a limited amount of time. I know it's a distraction. Browsing profiles online is NOT DATING. Get out there. Get into your best life and look for others around you doing the same thing. If a conversation comes up with a person of interest on Bumble or Match.com, great, but I'm not counting on the dating apps and sites to do anything for my love life. Let's get out and do what we love. I'll meet you there.

F2N Scale: Understanding Sex and Energy in Relationships

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 22, 2022
Post category:Anger Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Spirituality
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By resetting our expectations about sex just a little (when we both have the energy) we can count on a more engaged and spontaneous partner. You can't be present when you're drowsy.

The Joyful Woman is Nearby, I’ve Seen Her

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 21, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Relationships Single-Dad
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Let's find the lighter path together. And if we find ourselves walking along it together, and continually renewing our intentions to get together again, maybe that's enough. I'm really ready for the "ready and centered" woman to show up.

The 1/3 Parent: How Your State’s Family Law Is Harming Your Kids

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 19, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality
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After 11-years, my child support has been paid and my two children have launched from their mom's house. I am rebuilding for time lost with some success. What I lost I can never regain. What I can hope for is that my future years are going to be the best part of my relationship with my two kids.

Read This If Nobody Texted You “Good Morning Sunshine” Today

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 18, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality
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The thrill of getting to a second date... Well, don't blow it. Just be cool. Don't lead to fast or too far. Take your signals from your date. Listen intently for emotional intelligence. Are they telling stories about past relationships, or future ideas, or work, or working out?