The Whole Parent

Sex and the City REBOOT 2022 – Do We Need More Carrie?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 10, 2021
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Love Sex

I love Carrie Bradshaw, but do we need more of her, today? The controversy so far has been about their age and the media/public's reaction to their return to the…

Yes, I Knew You Were Trouble Before I Friended You on Facebook

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 5, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships

Let's not count out Facebook as a potential dating site, when we use it with courtesy and care. But be aware that Facebook relationships and Facebook breakups can be public and dramatic.

Live Life Well: Saying Goodbye to My Mother

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 3, 2021
Post category:Depression Love mindfulness Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Yes, we're all suffering and struggling to maintain our sanity. And by embracing the positive in our lives, and sharing the energy of our own inner peace and love, we both enhance our happiness and encourage happiness in others.

Online Dating Apps: Do You Have the Time and Energy for Romance?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 3, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

It's a long and exciting road towards the next romance in my life. The woman who I find has to be ready and energetic enough to keep up with me and my delusions of grandeur. And she will probably have delusions of her own.

The New Online Dating Mojo: Getting What You Want in a Lover

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 2, 2021
Post category:Dating Relationships self-awareness sexual chemistry Single-Dad

Get your goals and intentions straight before you head out on a date. Certainly, before you head out on a second or third date.

Do You Know What You Want? Dating Strategies After a Breakup

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 1, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

While I do think there is value in online dating, I also believe there are problems inherent in the social click-me culture. But let's look at what's great about online dating.

Defining, Redefining, and Negotiating Trust in Relationships

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 30, 2021
Post category:Dating relationship building Relationships self-awareness

Your loving partnership may be the key for them to heal some of their past trauma. It is not our responsibility to heal our partner, but it is our responsibility to be the most trustworthy and thoughtful partner they've ever loved.

In All Cases Be Kind, Unless You Can’t Then Be Assertive

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 29, 2021
Post category:Anger burn Depression Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

There is a fine line in relationships between being passive, being assertive, and being aggressive. Even in each of these three energies, you can be kind.