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Relationship Timing and the Fragility of a True Connection

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 11, 2017
Post category:Dating relationship building Relationships self-awareness Single-Dad
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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.

Single Dad, Again

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 2, 2017
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad
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So, if you're single, go ahead and put your best foot forward and get out there. Getting to a relationship may take months, so you might as well start exploring the field. And if you see the 10% as potentials then you begin to get hopeful that there "might" be someone out there for you.

Back to School Challenges as a Divorced Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 1, 2016
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Money Self-care Single-Dad
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Another year begins. My daughter is on to Volleyball, Basketball and Track/Tennis. And we're all back to our 70/30 routine. And I've got nothing to complain about and plenty to be grateful for.

I’m Proud of You: The Dance of Fathers and Their Sons

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 10, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Parenting Self-care Single-Dad
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I'm excited to live through those times WITH my kids. And I will be 100% positive and 100% present for all of them, as long as I live.

Positive Divorce: From Blame To Forgiveness

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:May 19, 2014
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad
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Positive divorce is a choice. And the process to get there requires time, insight, and often the help of professionals. But the alternative is bitterness and continued failings at love relationships as you make the same mistakes, miss the same red flags, and put up with the same behaviors that got you into the divorce in the first place.