Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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

Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams. As the years go by, you come to the realization that who you are now is pretty much who you’ll be forever.

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…

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

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

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

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

Parents — we’re the worst.

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

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.