dating again after divorce

Relationship Timing and the Fragility of a True Connection

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 9, 2024
Post category:Dating relationship building Relationships self-awareness Single-Dad

Alone I am able to focus on these thing without distraction. I have no other pulls on my time and energy. Alone my general state is happy. But I long for a lover and companion.

Getting Good At Blameless Breakups: Online Dating Challenges

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 31, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

The goal is never to blame the other person for the breakup, even if they were the reason you are breaking up. Always take your responsibility for the miss. And make it about the chemistry, the mix, the overall relationship and not about them or their poor behavior. Remember, you are leaving the relationship, not trying to teach them a lesson or educate them.

Dating, Sex & Changing LTR Goals: Three New Rules of Dating

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 6, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

But I am also a learning individual. I can adapt and make changes in my plans and trajectories. So while I was thinking I had lost orbit and was shooting away for some new destination. I may have been only slowing to the gravitational pull of this amazing lady, and learning what her fears and passions were as well.

Do You Know What You Want? Dating Strategies After a Breakup

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 1, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

While I do think there is value in online dating, I also believe there are problems inherent in the social click-me culture. But let's look at what's great about online dating.

Five Ground Rules for Online Dating: Seeking a Long-term Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 11, 2019
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Relationships Single-Dad

Start with what gets you most jazzed in your life. Find another person who enjoys the same thing. Engage in that activity with this "friend" and see if you are both drawn towards the idea of dating.

Six Real Benefits of Dating a Single Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 14, 2019
Post category:Dating Divorce Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Dads understand parenting. Dads understand moms. Dads who are working at being good men are also looking to build a relationship on trust, vulnerability, and openness.

Beautiful Women and Refactoring My Approach to Dating After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 14, 2018
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I want to be worth it for her, as well. As I was talking to a friend last weekend about this woman he said, "You're the catch."

Co-Parenting Problems and Healing Strategies

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 20, 2018
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

Always treat your co-parent with respect and compassion. A metaphor for co-parenting might be, "Treat them as well as you do a convenience store clerk." You want to get in and get out with as little hassle as possible.