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The Other Dad

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 9, 2023
  • Post category:burn/Co-Parenting/Dating/humans of divorce

I'm more of an influencer on my kids. I don't have authority. What I do have is time attention and joy at being with them.

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Kids, Divorce, Good Parenting, and Summer Jobs

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 7, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/burn/Co-Parenting/Parenting/Single-Dad

I have always been in support of my son. I have taken on his mom and her husband about the issues concerning his health. And, as usual, I have been shut out by them as well.

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How an Angry Co-Parent Can Harm Your Kids for Life

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 6, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/burn/Co-Parenting/Divorce/Parenting/Single-Dad

And, please, don't aim barbs at your kids meant to hurt your former partner. It never works as expected. Arrows fired at your ex will always affect your children on the way to the target.

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The New World Order of Dating: What’s the Path?

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:August 1, 2023
  • Post category:Dating/Divorce/Love/relationship building/Relationships/Self-care/sexual chemistry

Take your time. Find what turns you on. Make sure you know what you want and what you bring to a new relationship. Then, HAVE FUN.

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Becoming a Happy Single Dad: Divorce Recovery Strategies

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:July 24, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/burn/Co-Parenting/Parenting/Self-care/Single-Dad

1. Focus on yourself and your health/ 2. Give your kids 110% of your available attention / 3. Shutdown the angry communications with your ex

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Why Do Ex-Wives Feel Entitled? And Ex-Husbands Feel Victimized?

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:June 29, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/burn/Co-Parenting/Depression/Divorce/humans of divorce/Married Life/Money/Parenting/Relationships/self-awareness/Self-care/Single-Dad

You can't have kids by yourself. Your partner is just as important. Why would it be different when you no longer live together?

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Big D Energy: How Dad’s Can Do Better in Divorce

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:May 2, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/burn/Co-Parenting/Divorce/humans of divorce/Parenting/Single-Dad

How is it possible that you don't care for or support your co-parent? How can that much anger be misdirected at the former love of your life?

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Would You Damage Your Co-Parent’s Livelihood If You Could?

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:April 19, 2023
  • Post category:Anger/burn/Co-Parenting/Divorce/humans of divorce/Money/Parenting/Relationships/Self-care/Single-Dad

My motto for dealing with my ex-wife and her anger: Focus on your children. Love your children.

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