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Going for Eleven! My Third Glass Story

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 9, 2016
Post category:Depression Drinking Health and Fitness Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Third Glass Series

The third glass for me ALWAYS sounds like a great idea. My brain and my heart want that extra boost. My spirit and mind knows that it's not such a great idea for me.

The Big Three Marriage Issues and the Hope of Counseling

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 7, 2016
Post category:Anger Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Once she met with the lawyer, the divorce strategy was planted in her mind. The encouragement from the attorney who wanted the new business, might be too hard to resist.

Two People In Love Spread a Message

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 3, 2016
Post category:Uncategorized

Love is letting the other person be whole and complete without your influence or supervision. And then in love returning to hold the other person in the highest regard because you want to, because you can't help it, because love fuels every muscle in your body.

The Dad Bro Show – Podcast Interview

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 17, 2016
Post category:Uncategorized

Check it out. The Dad Bro Show interviewed me for their killer podcast. Learn stuff I haven't already told ya. (grin) Give'm a listen. Two funny and articulate guys, who…

Dating a Single Father – Version 2.0

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 15, 2016
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

You deserve a kick-ass relationship. You deserve honesty, monogamy, and awesome sex. Make sure you're not settling for Mr./Mrs. Meh. In the long run, only the magic will preserve your relationship, so you'd better get on with the task of finding THE ONE.

Co-parenting Revised: Sex and Drugs and Rock’n’Roll

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 12, 2016
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Divorce Health and Fitness Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Sex Single-Dad

SEX: YES with protection; DRUGS: IF YOU WANT, when you're old enough: ROCKNROLL: MUSIC is good, you decide the genre.

Don’t Underestimate My Fragility or My Ferocity: Depression & Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 10, 2016
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I have a bit of a mood problem. It seems that when my life gets really tough (bounced checks, trouble at work, arguments at home) I sometimes collapse into a depression. It's not often, but when it happens it surprises everyone around me with the change in my energy, demeanor, and general outlook on life.