single-parent dating

The New World Order of Dating: What’s the Path?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 1, 2023
Post category:Dating Divorce Love relationship building Relationships Self-care sexual chemistry

Take your time. Find what turns you on. Make sure you know what you want and what you bring to a new relationship. Then, HAVE FUN.

Stepping Back Into the Breach: Dating Again After a Breakup

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 23, 2023
Post category:Dating Love Relationships Sex Single-Dad

So with that, even for a week, I am — in theory — off the market, off eHarmony, off the matching of match.com. Because all that “dating” crap is really distracting when what you really want is a friend, not a date.

How Soon Do You Say, “I Love You” In a New Relationship?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 21, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Joy Love Parenting Relationships Self-care

At this point in my life, 8 years divorced with two teenage kids, I have a lot of life ahead of me. As I see this woman standing beside me, I see a partner who can join with me in my dreams, who can challenge me in my beliefs and fallacies, and who is solid enough in her own life path that she shares joy and confidence in our potential lives together.

One Big Love: A Quest Fulfilled

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 20, 2023
Post category:Dating humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships

The love that rebreaks your broken parts so you can rebuild with trust and closeness. The BIG LOVE is a concept, but I'm going to outline how it's also a process for finding the BIG LOVE in your life.

What Makes Dating Hard: Can We Be Honest Online and In-Person?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 18, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex

So, let's at least say, online dating is complicated. Even when we think we have our preferences and objectives clear in our mind, our animal drives can subvert our rational minds.

How Do You Radiate? Becoming the Lover You Are Looking For

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 12, 2023
Post category:Dating Health and Fitness Love relationship building Relationships Sex Single-Dad

If I am genuinely looking for a relationship and not just a date, then my concept of holding out for resonance becomes more critical. I've had a resonant partner once before. I know how that feels and how transformative that can be for both people. Anything less than that is a distraction.

Don’t Wait and Don’t Settle: Dating Goals

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 8, 2023
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness Joy Love relationship building Relationships self-awareness Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad

I'm developing a relationship with myself and I will eventually believe that I am loveable. And so will you. And anyone that takes that glow away from you is not worthy of your gifts.

And… She’s Gone – A Tale of Loss, Love, and Being a Single Parent

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 3, 2023
Post category:Love Parenting Relationships Self-care

My influence, now removed, will probably not be missed as they embark on the new adventure, VT, and starting 6th grade. I love you. I will never stop.