Elizabeth Laura Nelson

How far should love go?

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.

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

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

The thing is, when you fight with your partner, it’s your amygdala that takes over. It's the part of the brain that processes fear, and it’s powerful.

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

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

We anxiety sufferers are good at covering up how we’re really feeling. You are not alone.

Sexless marriage? Couples therapists estimate that around 20 percent of marriages are sexless. Don’t give up without giving these ideas a try.

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…