Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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.

The problem with people pleasing: You’re trying so hard to be good. So how come you feel so bad?

Pretending you don’t have feelings doesn’t pay off.

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.

Is it hard for you to accept help when you need it?

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

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.

Being a parent isn’t everything.

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.

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