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Weaponization of Divorce: Moms v. Dads = Kids Lose

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 4, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Single-Dad Spirituality

Something about my celebration of my kids, my ability to house them while it was my weekend, caused my ex-wife more fury.

Reaching a Moment of Peace and Happiness As a Single Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 4, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Some days it is good to just stop and say "thank you" to your higher power, your family, your partner. Today is that day. I'm marking a high-point in my life.

Comforting Couples Heading Into a Divorce: Smiles All Around

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 1, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce Parenting self-awareness Self-care

It's my job to help work together with one or both of the parents to create a positive outcome for everyone involved.

Whiter Shade of Blindness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 1, 2023
Post category:Anger Love mindfulness Spirituality

I believe you deserve the same opportunities I had. I'm not a magician. I am just a man walking a path of peacefulness and active kindness.

I Am Not the Problem in the Co-parenting Relationship, We Are

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2023
Post category:burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care

I am sad sometimes that I no longer have a partner and cheerleader in navigating these difficult times. But that role/relationship ended several years before the marriage did. And now I have two fabulous kids and their mom.

Getting Good At Blameless Breakups: Online Dating Challenges

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

The goal is never to blame the other person for the breakup, even if they were the reason you are breaking up. Always take your responsibility for the miss. And make it about the chemistry, the mix, the overall relationship and not about them or their poor behavior. Remember, you are leaving the relationship, not trying to teach them a lesson or educate them.

Always Being the Better Man: Dads In Divorce Leading with Love

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

And when things don't go in our favor, even when we are not given 50/50 parenting, it is still our responsibility as men, to lead from a position of love and strength.

Getting My Divorced Dad Weekend with My Kids: Father’s Rights in Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 29, 2023
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Joy Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

My ex-wife screwed me in the divorce and she and the therapist that setup our 70/30 parenting plan knew it. They were not basing their plans on science, but on "what's best for the kids" mythology that has been perpetuated since my parents got a divorce 49 years ago.