Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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…

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

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.

Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams. As the years go by, you come to the realization that who you are now is pretty much who you’ll be forever.

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.

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.

Would you really rather not get older?

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

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.

This is your brain on love. And it’s scary.