The Whole Parent

A Message from My Higher Power – The Universe: Jump Off!

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 18, 2021
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Are you moving the meta-goals along the path towards done? Are you putting non-important items on your to-do list rather than deleting or delegating them?

If I Have Problem About It and You Don’t, That’s a Problem

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 13, 2021
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

It is my belief, that if you don't build and nurture a strong WE container with your partner, you're going to find asparagus popping up in between you more frequently. Put the WE first in consideration and you are on your way towards building a healthier and happier partnership.

she called again : a poem

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 12, 2021
Post category:Anger Dating Joy Love Poetry Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

to ask about something, she said she couldn't get it out articulation being one of her faults she was angry there was something she wanted me to do or not…

in the clear : a poem

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 12, 2021
Post category:Anger Dating Joy Love Poetry Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

in seconds our bubbles drifted apart there was no pop sound no resistance a breeze from the east pushed me outward towards the ocean's edge the sun was peeking over…

Where Does True Love Start? ❤️ What Makes It End?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 12, 2021
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Only by running up the hill repeatedly, are you going to find a partner at the top, who's compatible, sexy, and available. It's a rare thing when two people click. That's what we're looking for. The Big CLICK.

Checking-In with Online Dating: Still Challenging & Vapid

she is not ready to date, dating advice, dating a single parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 10, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Sex Single-Dad

You're going to have to be active in participating, in saying hello in real-time, and not using "online dating is so bad" as an excuse. I know I do it. But let's get out there together, okay?

Online Dating Refresh: Can We Start Over?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 9, 2021
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I quickly and clearly expressed my change of plans and released them back into the stream of possibilities. Get clear on your dating goals. And if you need someone to talk to about all of this crazy mess, I'm here.

When You Are Able to Ask For What You Want & Let It Go

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 8, 2021
Post category:Anger Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

But if you're ignoring numero uno, by not taking care of your needs, your health, your sleep, your boundaries, the crash will come for you. You cannot drink enough coffee or take enough anti-depressants to correct a lack of self-care.