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I Can’t Live With or Without You: A Curious Reemergence

seeking god in the cold waters of barton springs

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 21, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

I am shouting at the moon and telling the universe, "Here I am, fully awake and fully empowered. Show me a partner who can bring their empowered love to join with me."

What’s So F-in Hard About Finding a Real Partner?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 16, 2021
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

When your partner's actions are AWAY from you rather than TOWARDS you, it is time to go.

Your Next Partner Is THE ONE: Take Dating To the Next Level!

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 14, 2021
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

At this moment, I am single. And at this moment, I know that the next woman IS THE ONE. Until she isn't.

Heading Towards the Brightside: Ideas for Lifting Your Mood

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 11, 2021
Post category:Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

At the end of the day. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Celebrate small victories and take care of yourself because you’re worth it!

Making Your Partner a Priority; Where Do You Want to Be?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 10, 2021
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad

If you find yourself thinking or saying, I'd be happy if you'd just... You need to get over the request and focus on yourself. If NOTHING CHANGES, would you be able to stay in this relationship? If the answer is no, you've got work todo.

The Power of Saying No: Making Self-Care a Priority Now

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 3, 2021
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I am making plans to say no more often. I will listen to my heart more often, I will pause before making difficult decisions, I will pause and check in with my body frequently throughout the day.

There She Goes Again: Limitless Desire for a New Partner

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:February 2, 2020
Post category:Dating Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

But, with each of my last three relationships, I learned some fundamental truths about myself in a relationship. I am not surprised that dating has little or no allure. I had such a wonderful partner. I learned what if felt like to be loved with abandon and openness. And I learned how far I could go before I broke down over the disconnections that continued to happen.