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…

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

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.

Are you drowning in negativity?

Never ask a Libra where they want to go for dinner.

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

Being a parent isn’t everything.

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.

Would you really rather not get older?

Reading in bed together, while it might not be a major milestone — like marriage or having children — truly is a significant event in a relationship.