Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Honesty is supposed to be the cornerstone of a healthy relationship, and lying, an automatic dealbreaker. But should it be?

Are you drowning in negativity?

Finding gratitude in the wake of a bad breakup isn’t easy. Here are a few things to focus on.

Does chronic anxiety ever make you feel like a flake?

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…

How far should love go?

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

Would you really rather not get older?

A relationship with a narcissist may start out with butterflies and fireworks...But don’t be fooled: it’s not about you. It’s about them.

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.