Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

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.

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

Does chronic anxiety ever make you feel like a flake?

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

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…

Sexless marriage? Couples therapists estimate that around 20 percent of marriages are sexless. Don’t give up without giving these ideas a try.

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

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

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.