The Whole Parent

Dating a Single Dad and Learning to Love His Kids

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 5, 2021
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Dating a single parent can be a lot like struggling with a toddler. They punch you in the eye, spill juice in your bed, and say, "I love you SOOO much."

A Zen Retake on Love: Attachment is the Root of All Suffering

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 4, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Spirituality

We put time into the relationship, we want results. We invest our heart and soul in a person, we hope they will return the gift. But people are funny.

In Love, Things Have a Way of Not Working Out

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 2, 2021
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I am the one. She was not the one. There will be another one. Until I am again, the only one. Alone I stand, again. An adventurer of the heart and soul. "Let's Go!"

4 Spiritual Practices to Get the Sex Life of Your Dreams (Um, What?)

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 2, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Spirituality

Be good to yourself. Love yourself and your partner (if you have one) as best you can. Gain mindfulness in all aspects of your life. And get into the FLOW of your life and of your relationship.

7 Laws of Healthy Relationship Building: Lessons in Loving Now

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 27, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

In a loving relationship, I can grow to be a happier version of myself. I think that's what we're all hungry for. Being happier in our lives. For me, this involves a romantic relationship.

Finding Your Inner Goddess: Celebrating Self-Care & Sexuality

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 24, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Your lover, your kids, your family, even your colleagues will notice the change as you get more of your own needs met: for alone time, for rest, for exercise, for walks alone, for recharging you. Then you can bring that love, energy, and joy back to your relationship and all the relationships in your life.

Drinking to Relax: Examining the Scientific Facts

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 23, 2021
Post category:Depression Drinking Health and Fitness Relationships Self-care Spirituality Third Glass Series

Alcohol is a bitch. It feels good. It feels relaxing. The physiological effects are not all good.

Porcupine Mode: Expressing Dissatisfaction In Your Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 23, 2021
Post category:burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Love Married Life Parenting Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

What ended up happening when I pushed on the broken parts of the relationship is she began to exit emotionally and avoid any opportunities to be alone, where we might have time to discuss what was going on. She took to falling asleep in the kid's beds rather than returning to me.