Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Being a parent isn’t everything.

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…

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

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

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

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

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

Parents — we’re the worst.

If your partner is still connected to his horrible ex in a way neither of you can do anything about, here are six ways to cope.