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Count Me In: Timing in Love IS Critical

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 30, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

The timing for me is perfect for dating and learning to love again. Really love. Go deep with trust, with conscious connection, and absolutely enjoying our time together.

Swiping with Abandon and Glee: Yes, Online Dating Can Be Hard

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 13, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

A relationship coach can Give you a sense of hope; Give you a taste of how a "relationship coach" works; Explain how coaching is more like a physical trainer and less like a therapist; Help you clarify your goals.

Finding the Valentine’s Cure: Why I Hate the Laziness of V-Day

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 12, 2022
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships

Don't wait for Valentine's Day. If you're not good at being romantic, or thoughtful, or loving, sure, take a note from all the influence towards love during this season, and add some of that sauce into your love life.

Ready or Not-Ready for a Relationship: The Dating Game

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 4, 2022
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Dating is simple. Relationships are hard work. Well, they can be hard work, or they can be temporarily effortless. I think that's what we're imagining when we jump back into the dating pool again. We remember the highs of love crushes, the sex, the joy, the "hi, I am soooo glad to see you" feelings that are bantered back and forth when you are establishing a new love relationship.

How Are You Showing Up In Your Love Life?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 2, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Without a solid self-awareness and a good road map of what you're looking for in a relationship, you might begin to feel dating (or online dating) is crap. That might be the case, but it's also a reality that tons of people move on from bad relationships, and find healthy relationships all the time. It takes work.

The Three Essential Elements of Love

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 2, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I'm almost always hopeful and joyous about this new journey. As a single dad, I have more time and more complications than when I was married. And if we can find the balance of these three traits between us, perhaps we can build "what's next" together.

February is for Lovers: Collected LOVE Articles for Your Heart

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 1, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

What are some ways you can nurture your loving relationship every single day of this month? And then, continue next month. And forever.

A Single Dad In Love, Again

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 22, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

She doesn't need to force me into a plan. And I don't need to buck against her plan or freak out when it hasn't been put forth. We are indeed already married in every way but two.