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…

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.

Would you really rather not get older?

My whole life, people have been telling me I’m “too much." It's BS.

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

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

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

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

This is your brain on love. And it’s scary.

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