Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

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

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

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.

My anxiety doesn’t mean I can’t be a good parent. In fact, it makes me a better one.

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

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

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

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.