Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams. As the years go by, you come to the realization that who you are now is pretty much who you’ll be forever.

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

Would you really rather not get older?

The only thing worse than being in a bad mood, is dealing with someone else’s bad mood.

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.

We anxiety sufferers are good at covering up how we’re really feeling. You are not alone.

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

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

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

We’ve probably all heard it a million times: relationships are hard work.