Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

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

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.

Does chronic anxiety ever make you feel like a flake?

No energy at 3PM? The mid-afternoon slump is a well-known phenomenon.

Is it hard for you to accept help when you need it?

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.

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.

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