Elizabeth Laura Nelson

The only thing worse than being in a bad mood, is dealing with someone else’s bad mood.

Yes, a lot of parents are assholes. But you know what? A lot of people are assholes; some of them happen to have kids, some don’t. I can’t speak for all parents, and I wouldn’t want to try. But speaking as one particular person with kids, here’s what I wish my childfree friends would understand…

Clutter is a distraction, causing you to lose focus and get sidetracked, and it also signals your brain to feel that your work is never done.

How do you deal with feeling lonely; are you okay with having alone time?

Marriage isn’t a game. But playing one can actually help strengthen it. So, game on!

Honesty is supposed to be the cornerstone of a healthy relationship, and lying, an automatic dealbreaker. But should it be?

Reading in bed together, while it might not be a major milestone — like marriage or having children — truly is a significant event in a relationship.

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

Being a parent isn’t everything.

Sexless marriage? Couples therapists estimate that around 20 percent of marriages are sexless. Don’t give up without giving these ideas a try.