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My Life as a Dog

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care

I'm just as dog-like and happy as I've ever been. I'm cultivating my Frodo-like personality traits. I'm also well aware of my somewhat unbalanced need to be loved by everyone.

Dear Lover, Now That You’ve Arrived We Can Begin

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 26, 2023
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Single-Dad

Not everything needs to be worked out all the time. And, for the most part, I can trigger unhappy feelings for you, but the deep sadness or anger you feel, is probably not because of me.

Is Love My Drug of Choice?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 1, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I know that the drug of love is continuously renewing the purple haze of infatuation that continues to draw me onward, deeper into my commitment and devotion to this woman. And I'm okay with that. I'm okay with being in love with loving this woman.

Love is the Goal, Discover Your Own Path

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 29, 2023
Post category:Dating Love relationship building Relationships

Crave them when they are not with you. Enjoy and savor them when they are with you. And feel the complete fullness of life when you have been satiated by them.

How Do We Keep Love As a Priority in Our Busy Lives?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 20, 2023
Post category:Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness

If you've got time ahead, and you're committed to the partnership, you have plenty of time to get the details right, if you stay on the path toward togetherness and building the "WE."

Attachment Theory: I Attach Easily, Also to the Wrong People

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 13, 2023
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

When you're exploring a new love relationship make sure you understand your own patterns of attachment. Learn from your mistakes. Let go of your misses.

Child Support and the Livelihood of Moms Over Dads

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 28, 2023
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Money Parenting Single-Dad

When divorce is amicable there's a chance for equal parenting. When a divorce starts with Dads getting 30% of the time and 100% of the expenses there is little incentive for moms to be fair.

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: Dating 2.0

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 24, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I am seeking a twin flame who is an additive to my already bright fire. There might be danger in combining our energies and desires. But only inside the flame of a BIG LOVE can we burn away the old baggage of our past and make changes and commitments to grow together as lifetime lovers.