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Radical Honesty: Changing Your Journey By Risking the Truth

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

Truth is a spiritual process. Not settling for half-truths is an acid test. And perhaps this "edge" will give me some insight and relief from burnout and anxiety.

The Beauty Warp: Reality Distortion Fields Around Beautiful Women

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 27, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex

Blessings to all of the amazingly gorgeous women and men out there. I know it's not easy for you. I hope you find your way to a balanced and healthy love. You deserve mutual respect and not just adoration.

Conscious Connection, Intimacy, and Fun: Real Relationship Goals

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 25, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

There is absolutely no hurry. You have all the time you need. Spend time together. Spend time apart. Listen. Learn. And move forward.

Catching Up On My 11-Year Love Quest: Girlfriend Next

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 23, 2022
Post category:Dating Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality Third Glass Series

Home is inside me. Home with someone else is a horizon I knew I was losing in my divorce. After eleven years of seeking, perhaps I'm getting ready to rebuild a home with someone else.

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.

The Fascinating Sound of a New Lover

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 10, 2022
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

I'm officially adding the phone call as a precursor to every in-person date. I want to hear them and imagine them saying wonderful things. And then maybe they will. There is absolutely zero chance that they might be a fit if their vocal abilities are dull.

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.