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…

Does chronic anxiety ever make you feel like a flake?

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.

Clutter is a distraction, causing you to lose focus and get sidetracked, and it also signals your brain to feel that your work is never done.

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

How far should love go?

The "comfort relationship": Sometimes we get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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.

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