Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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.

Is it better to be alone than to be in a miserable relationship?

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?

How far should love go?

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

We’ve probably all heard it a million times: relationships are hard work.

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.

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