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Self-Care and Appreciation: Can I Love All of Myself Right Now?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 19, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love Married Life mindfulness Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

In this day I release my ex-wife. I release my two lovely children from any frustration I have at not being able to book time on their busy teenager calendars. I release myself from my expectations of where I would be at this point in my adult life.

What A Single Dad Wants In the Next Relationship

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:October 21, 2013
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Divorce humans of divorce Joy Love Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex sexual chemistry Single-Dad Spirituality

I look forward to having another opportunity to learn about myself "in a relationship" at some point. I'm happy and patient right where I am. But I believe by having my priorities clear and articulated I can do a better job of finding and sorting through the process of finding that NEXT RELATIONSHIP. I wait enthusiastically.