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How Big Love is Healing Those Around Us

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 21, 2023
Post category:Anger Dating Depression Drinking Health and Fitness Love relationship building self-awareness sexual chemistry

"You didn't cause it, you can't cure it, and you can't change it." Focus on yourself and what's inside your hula hoop.

Dating Lessons: All This Swiping Feels a Bit Demeaning

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 15, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I have moved into the bedroom too quickly the last two times out. Both relationships taught me huge valuable lessons. And both relationships fulfilled some emptiness I was carrying around when we got together.

I Am Holding My Breath: A Wonderful Pause Along My Divorce Recovery

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 2, 2023
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Your future is in creating the secure attachment you've always wanted and deserved.

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

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.

You Saw the Red Flags, Right? Why We Lean In When We Should Leave

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 1, 2023
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I'm sensing some sort of "shoe ready to drop" but it's all in my mind at this point. It's like PTSD from my past relationships. I don't really recognize when I meet a healthy partner.

I Am Not Where You Left Me: Moving On After a Breakup

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 31, 2023
Post category:Dating Relationships sexual chemistry

Getting into a relationship with a willing and joyful partner is only the first step. Building a relationship from scratch is about communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Dating Lessons: Gentle Catch and Release

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 27, 2023
Post category:Dating Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I understand not being ready for a relationship. I understand taking your time getting to know someone. And I'm glad she did seek me out so we could have a few of these illuminating conversations in-person, but it's clear to me she was NOT a touch-oriented person, and as I asked about her love language twice, that was enough to trigger the "not developing" email.