Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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

If you constantly find that you’re rubbing people the wrong way, take a look at this list and consider if you’re doing any of the following seven things.

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

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…

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

The elephant in the room is my mental illness. Do my anxiety and depression make me unworthy of love?

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

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

Finding gratitude in the wake of a bad breakup isn’t easy. Here are a few things to focus on.

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.