Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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

Researchers say that the average relationship hits the ‘comfort zone’ phase after 11 months and 24 days.

As a person who writes about relationships for a living, I might be one of the people least in need of all this well-meaning advice, which usually amounts to clichés and can even veer into the territory of outright insults. What I need – what most of us need – is for people to hear me, and to trust me.

Are you drowning in negativity?

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

Attracted to the wrong people? Believe it or not, this is actually a good thing.

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

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

Parents — we’re the worst.

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.