Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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.

Clutter is a distraction, causing you to lose focus and get sidetracked, and it also signals your brain to feel that your work is never done.

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

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

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

Parents — we’re the worst.

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…

Being a parent isn’t everything.

This is your brain on love. And it’s scary.