Elizabeth Laura Nelson

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

Would you really rather not get older?

Researchers say that the average relationship hits the ‘comfort zone’ phase after 11 months and 24 days.

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?

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

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

My anxiety doesn’t mean I can’t be a good parent. In fact, it makes me a better one.

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.