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.

As a person who writes about relationships for a living, I might be one of the people least in need of all this well-meaning advice, which usually amounts to clichés and can even veer into the territory of outright insults. What I need – what most of us need – is for people to hear me, and to trust me.

Is it better to be alone than to be in a miserable relationship?

Marriage isn’t a game. But playing one can actually help strengthen it. So, game on!

In a marriage, should you really feel lonely that much of the time? And if so, then how lonely is too lonely?

Being a parent isn’t everything.

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

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

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

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.