dating lessons

Bumble’s Online Dating Trends Report

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 27, 2024
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Relationships

If Bumble is successful you stay hopeful and keep paying them for the extras. If you are successful a partner will take you offline off their quota.

Dating Lessons: Gentle Catch and Release

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 30, 2024
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.

Read This If Nobody Texted You “Good Morning Sunshine” Today

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 26, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

The thrill of getting to a second date... Well, don't blow it. Just be cool. Don't lead to fast or too far. Take your signals from your date. Listen intently for emotional intelligence. Are they telling stories about past relationships, or future ideas, or work, or working out?

Asking Women: “What Is Dating Like?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 15, 2023
Post category:Dating Relationships self-awareness Sex

There are plenty of fit and fantastic-looking people using online dating. 99% of them will not give you the time of day. That's okay. You only need ONE YES to change your life.

Love Is… Love is Not… How Do We Find and Keep Love?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 25, 2023
Post category:Dating Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry

Growing together is hard. There will be bumps in the road. Even your perfect partner may appear less evolved and you might be tempted to return to the swiping apps. Don't.

Understanding Attraction: Do, Be, Don’t

do, be, don't - dating advice from the whole parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 24, 2023
Post category:Dating mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Sex sexual chemistry

Find what you like and what she doesn't like. Find new things you can both explore together. And find how your needs, desires, and futures align.

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.

All Kinds of Women and the Sparks of Desire: Online Dating for Adults

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 19, 2023
Post category:Dating Relationships

What would happen if a woman came along who was within my attractive range and was interested in a relationship? I guess I would get the opportunity to feel the pressure that I occasionally put on "dates." I'm not sure what's ahead, but I'm interested in finding out how I learn and grow in my next relationship, with a partner who wants a relationship.