Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Parents — we’re the worst.

The problem with people pleasing: You’re trying so hard to be good. So how come you feel so bad?

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.

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

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

If your partner is still connected to his horrible ex in a way neither of you can do anything about, here are six ways to cope.

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

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…

Are you drowning in negativity?

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