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…

Would you really rather not get older?

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

We’ve probably all heard it a million times: relationships are hard work.

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

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

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

A low libido doesn’t have to be a clinically diagnosable condition in order for it to be a problem.

How do you deal with feeling lonely; are you okay with having alone time?