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What You Need to Learn About Relationships, How Online Dating Helps

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 30, 2023
Post category:Dating Drinking relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad

Only through learning from past mistakes will you be able to evolve into the dating partner you want to become.

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.

Still Wrestling With the BS of My Ex-wife and the AG’s Office

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 23, 2023
Post category:burn Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Single-Dad

As our kids grow up, our past transgressions and lies will come back to haunt us. I don't think I've lied to them, other than the agreed upon lie (giving my wife the all-important cover) that the divorce was a mutual decision. It was not.

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.

Loving You Every Day of Your Life: A Father’s Journey Thru Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 22, 2023
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Money Parenting Single-Dad

If you don't do the work, you may remain stuck in the past. You may wrestle with the depression and demons of your parent's transgressions and lack of support.

What I Want My Kids to Know About Our Divorce 12 Years Later

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Married Life mindfulness Money Parenting Single-Dad Spirituality

I am here. I am your dad. And I love you just as much now as I did the moment I helped you out of your mom's body. The best of our lives together is ahead of us.

Here and Now: Returning To Peace, Learning Patience

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 9, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce mindfulness Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I am still striving to find my patient and positive self. I work on my mindfulness, my affirmations, and my clear communication with my colleagues and family.

Becoming a Parent for the First Time: Everything Changes

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 17, 2022
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

Dads give their kids different qualities. Dads play differently. Dads love differently. But the assumption that the mom is the emotional center of the family and the dad is the financial engine is outdated and unfair to both the kids and the dad.