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Dating and Relating: We All Want to Be Heard and Held

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 7, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Sex sexual chemistry

When you are waiting for the other person to change (at any stage of a relationship or marriage) it might be time for you to move on.

Risking Everything In Love: We’re Not Playing Games

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 8, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care sexual chemistry

BOTH partners need to be willing, have intentionality towards building a sustainable relationship, and then have the TIME to spend building the WE.

Your Relationship Coach / Wingman Has Arrived: 9 Wingman Skills

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 5, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Money Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality Third Glass Series

My work is to help women and single moms get strong, healthy, and confident enough to design the relationship of their dreams. It's not always easy. And, we know there are no shortcuts to doing the work on yourself that will put you in the right mindset to attract a kickass partner.

A Muse Enters and Leaves

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 1, 2022
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy relationship building Relationships self-awareness sexual chemistry Single-Dad

a muse is a near miss. A woman who I can see potential and hope with. A woman that meets some unspoken standards, and fits some magical equation in my heart.

Big Love & the Tonic Effect of Being In a Nourishing Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 13, 2022
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

Each day, we just groove. Watching a movie, cooking dinner, walking her dogs, I am happier together with someone who is holding my hand.

Big 5 Relationship Questions to Answer Before You Start Dating Again

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 13, 2022
Post category:Dating Joy Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

So let's make a pact, in our next round of dating "work" I want to commit to pursuing only the clear YES women. Everything else is a distraction. If I am interested in a relationship, that's going to take time, patience, perspective, and the right YES woman.

The Beautiful Life/Dating Coach’s Dilemma: Our Reality vs Theirs

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 11, 2022
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Relationships self-awareness

Love is a journey. Love is not a soul mate who sweeps you off your feet. Love is a bit more like beauty and the beast. We've got flaws, we've got inner dragons, we've got issues, and we STILL LOVE THE OTHER PERSON.

Defining 5 Love Skills: Moving the Love Languages Into Action

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 11, 2022
Post category:Dating Joy Love Married Life relationship building Relationships Self-care

I do rely on Love Languages a lot, but I think we need more than that. We need action and clear commitments to fulfill with our partners. We need to give them the space to miss us. The space to get into their own inner dialogue about dreams and projects. We need to feel our own isolation and how much more vibrant we feel when we are together.