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The BEST OF The Whole Parent: Single Parenting Guide

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 18, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If we can see and seek the balanced parenting approach we might be able to continue that holistic love even as the marriage comes apart.

Embracing the Win in My 12-years As a Single Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 20, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

Once I took my own anger out of the communication loop I began to heal and move on to the next stage.

Big Love & the Tonic Effect of Being In a Nourishing Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 13, 2022
Post category:Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

Each day, we just groove. Watching a movie, cooking dinner, walking her dogs, I am happier together with someone who is holding my hand.

The Father Son Emotional Loop: Struggling As a Single Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:June 10, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Divorce humans of divorce Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

But, dear son, don't say "Sorry," when you are not sorry. Don't make excuses for not picking up the phone call and saying "I can't talk to you right now. Love you."

Big 5 Relationship Questions to Answer Before You Start Dating Again

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 13, 2022
Post category:Dating Joy Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

So let's make a pact, in our next round of dating "work" I want to commit to pursuing only the clear YES women. Everything else is a distraction. If I am interested in a relationship, that's going to take time, patience, perspective, and the right YES woman.

The Beautiful Life/Dating Coach’s Dilemma: Our Reality vs Theirs

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 11, 2022
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Relationships self-awareness

Love is a journey. Love is not a soul mate who sweeps you off your feet. Love is a bit more like beauty and the beast. We've got flaws, we've got inner dragons, we've got issues, and we STILL LOVE THE OTHER PERSON.

Defining 5 Love Skills: Moving the Love Languages Into Action

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 11, 2022
Post category:Dating Joy Love Married Life relationship building Relationships Self-care

I do rely on Love Languages a lot, but I think we need more than that. We need action and clear commitments to fulfill with our partners. We need to give them the space to miss us. The space to get into their own inner dialogue about dreams and projects. We need to feel our own isolation and how much more vibrant we feel when we are together.

A Golden Thread Between Lovers: How Do We Disconnect?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 8, 2022
Post category:Dating Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships Self-care

As I learn more about my personal investment in threads, and my reluctance to let go of an elevated connection, I am better able to manage my own interactions, my own energy, and my own decisive disconnection of a golden thread.