Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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.

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.

The thing is, when you fight with your partner, it’s your amygdala that takes over. It's the part of the brain that processes fear, and it’s powerful.

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

“Parenting” has become a competitive sport. But it’s kids who are losing. Let your kids screw up.

Does chronic anxiety ever make you feel like a flake?

No energy at 3PM? The mid-afternoon slump is a well-known phenomenon.

No regrets about having kids? Maybe it’s time we all came clean.

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

If your partner is still connected to his horrible ex in a way neither of you can do anything about, here are six ways to cope.