single-parent dating Archives

The New Online Dating Mojo: Getting What You Want in a Lover

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 2, 2021
Post category:Dating Relationships self-awareness sexual chemistry Single-Dad

Get your goals and intentions straight before you head out on a date. Certainly, before you head out on a second or third date.

Do You Know What You Want? Dating Strategies After a Breakup

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 1, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

While I do think there is value in online dating, I also believe there are problems inherent in the social click-me culture. But let's look at what's great about online dating.

Defining, Redefining, and Negotiating Trust in Relationships

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 30, 2021
Post category:Dating relationship building Relationships self-awareness

Your loving partnership may be the key for them to heal some of their past trauma. It is not our responsibility to heal our partner, but it is our responsibility to be the most trustworthy and thoughtful partner they've ever loved.

Finding My Own Way Alone: “I’m Still Lost and Running”

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 28, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I am sold on lifetime partnerships, done one at a time. When they fail, they fail, but not for my own valiant efforts. Let's be together and explore how we can continue to romance, the care and kindness.

Back In Pursuit of Love: Slow Dating as a Single-Parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 22, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness humans of divorce Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

Slowly but surely, with patience and grace, I will be in relationship again. Months from now, a year from now, I hope to be writing you again about "the love of my life." Heck if you don't believe it, how will you ever get there.

Fierce Love – Know What You Are Looking For

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 21, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

That's what we want. Ascendant love. Moving ever higher together. Fearlessly attacking the discord as it arrives unwelcome and unbidden. And we move through it with the other person, knowing they are going to stick around.

Seven Signs of a Healthy Post-Breakup Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 20, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Relationships are fun. And now that we have our kids and our independence, we can be more intentional and clear about what we want in our next relationship. It doesn't have to be about marriage, but can be more about learning to love and feel loved again.

Re-learning to Love In the Present Moment: Love’s Intoxication

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:November 11, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Divorce Health and Fitness Joy mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Spirituality

I am learning better how to tap into the power of feelings and how they can motivate me towards doing better, being better. But I'm also too aware of how my feelings can lead me down dark and lonely paths. I am constantly trying to find the balanced walk down the middle.