Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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

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.

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

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

A low libido doesn’t have to be a clinically diagnosable condition in order for it to be a problem.

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

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

My anxiety doesn’t mean I can’t be a good parent. In fact, it makes me a better one.

Honesty is supposed to be the cornerstone of a healthy relationship, and lying, an automatic dealbreaker. But should it be?

Would you really rather not get older?