Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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.

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

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.

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

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…

Are you drowning in negativity?

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

Pretending you don’t have feelings doesn’t pay off.

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.