Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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

How far should love go?

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…

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.

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.

Parents — we’re the worst.

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.

Is it possible that talking about your relationship less could actually be the key to making it better? Sometimes, stop talking and just let yourselves be.

In a marriage, should you really feel lonely that much of the time? And if so, then how lonely is too lonely?

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.