Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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.

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

Being a parent isn’t everything.

Finding gratitude in the wake of a bad breakup isn’t easy. Here are a few things to focus on.

Researchers say that the average relationship hits the ‘comfort zone’ phase after 11 months and 24 days.

Would you really rather not get older?

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.

Are you drowning in negativity?

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.

The elephant in the room is my mental illness. Do my anxiety and depression make me unworthy of love?