Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Never ask a Libra where they want to go for dinner.

As a person who writes about relationships for a living, I might be one of the people least in need of all this well-meaning advice, which usually amounts to clichés and can even veer into the territory of outright insults. What I need – what most of us need – is for people to hear me, and to trust me.

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

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

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

If you constantly find that you’re rubbing people the wrong way, take a look at this list and consider if you’re doing any of the following seven things.

Finding gratitude in the wake of a bad breakup isn’t easy. Here are a few things to focus on.

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

A relationship with a narcissist may start out with butterflies and fireworks...But don’t be fooled: it’s not about you. It’s about them.

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.