Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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

This isn’t Sleeping Beauty. There’s no prince coming to rescue you. What relationship beliefs are standing in your way?

True Scorpio nature: We like it when people are afraid of us. They should be afraid. Here 19 other ways you know you're a Scorpio!

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.

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

Parents — we’re the worst.

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

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

No regrets about having kids? Maybe it’s time we all came clean.