The Whole Parent

Sexual Chemistry, Sexual Intelligence & Getting Ready to Get It On

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 30, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Spirituality

Having an orgasm for me, during sex, is a function of tuning into my partner's directions and hints and basking in the experience of feeling every inch of their body.

What Good Is Love If…

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 30, 2021
Post category:Anger Dating Depression Joy Love Married Life mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care

Love can heal your soul. Love can rip your soul apart. It is up to us to put our hearts back together and try again. If you learn each time you fail at love, you can get closer to finding and building a sustainable and loving relationship.

Overloaded, Overshared, and Overwhelmed? Stop Input & Output

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 28, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I let go, completely, I am supported by the answers from the universe. I am supported by the thoughtful response of my partner in whatever way they need to respond.

Heal Your Heart from Fear and Loss with Honest Vulnerability

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 28, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If you are going to love deeply, you become more susceptible to fear. The more we come to depend on the reciprocal affection of another person the more put ourselves at risk of a painful loss should the relationship not work out. Even in our everyday relationships, caring deeply about someone comes with risks.

Time, The Currency of Modern Relationships: Either You Have It To Give

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 26, 2021
Post category:Anger Dating Divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Once you have decided to move on, you must understand that your former partner owes you nothing. Closure is a myth we like to "go for" in our breakups, but closure is up to us as individuals.

Wondering About Beauty, Sex, and Pursuit of a Lasting Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 26, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex

And what should be my mantra, SLOW DOWN. How, how, how to slow down? The universe sometimes has ways of pausing my plans and ambitions. So for this moment, I'll watch, listen, and learn. That's the hope, anyway.

I Can’t Live With or Without You: A Curious Reemergence

seeking god in the cold waters of barton springs

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 21, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

I am shouting at the moon and telling the universe, "Here I am, fully awake and fully empowered. Show me a partner who can bring their empowered love to join with me."

Alignment in Time and Space: Finding and Refinding Your Partner

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 20, 2021
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Spirituality

My inner dialogue and my personal biographical story continue to be written even when I cannot share this night. My hope is that the gossamer connections between us will still carry enough energy and information to keep our souls interested in reconnecting and rejoining and that we both find the desire and time to make it happen.