Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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.

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.

Go ahead. Give in to the misery.

The only thing worse than being in a bad mood, is dealing with someone else’s bad mood.

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

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

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

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

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