Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

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

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

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

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

Is it possible that talking about your relationship less could actually be the key to making it better? Sometimes, stop talking and just let yourselves be.

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

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.

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.