Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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…

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

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

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

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.

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.

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

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.

How do you deal with feeling lonely; are you okay with having alone time?