Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Being a parent isn’t everything.

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.

How far should love go?

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.

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.

Although research is clear we should not come to work sick, there’s still a stigma associated with admitting you’re too ill to go to work.

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

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…

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

If your partner is still connected to his horrible ex in a way neither of you can do anything about, here are six ways to cope.