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Creativity: When It Comes, Listen, Pause, Proceed

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 22, 2022
Post category:Joy mindfulness Poetry self-awareness Self-care Spirituality

Creativity and mindfulness go together in my life. The more I'm in touch with myself the easier I can tap a vein.

What’s One More Love Poem Worth?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 17, 2022
Post category:Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Poetry self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

A love poem is the potential for love. A love poem is a prayer for the coming of love, or a swan song for the loss of love. The more we listen, the more we hear the love poetry all around us, moving towards us and away from us inside our very minds.

Risking Everything In Love: We’re Not Playing Games

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 8, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care sexual chemistry

BOTH partners need to be willing, have intentionality towards building a sustainable relationship, and then have the TIME to spend building the WE.

Parenting Well: We Are All Somewhat Childlike Acting Like Adults

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 4, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Health and Fitness humans of divorce Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

I'd love to know the perfect advice for my two kids, heading into their new lives of college and eventually a career. Both seem well oriented towards their chosen professions.

The BEST OF The Whole Parent: Single Parenting Guide

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 18, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If we can see and seek the balanced parenting approach we might be able to continue that holistic love even as the marriage comes apart.

Moving from Parenting To Co-parenting: Joining Together In Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 18, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

But it's the kids who stand to lose the most from this imbalanced systemic approach. Dad is more than money. And mom is capable of making just as much money (let's table the fair pay discussion for the moment) as the dad. These old roles no longer fit the educated and compassionate couple. But the road to a good and healthy co-parenting plan is not a well-worn path.

The Double-edged Sword of Divorce: Happier But Alone

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 8, 2022
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Here's to my kids. And here's to my wife who let me out of a miserable sexless marriage.

Your Relationship Coach / Wingman Has Arrived: 9 Wingman Skills

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 5, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality Third Glass Series

My work is to help women and single moms get strong, healthy, and confident enough to design the relationship of their dreams. It's not always easy. And, we know there are no shortcuts to doing the work on yourself that will put you in the right mindset to attract a kickass partner.