My Writing

I am a relationship contributor often featured in The New York Times, Mind Body Green, and other international publications. You can also find me on Substack writing a series analyzing the state of stress and relationships in The Balancing Act.

Elizabeth Earnshaw Elizabeth Earnshaw

Who changes the toilet paper roll?

I used to be the noticer in our house. My days were full of noticing. I was very good at noticing. I would go as far to say as I was verging on PhD level noticing status.

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In The Press

 

A contemporary, culturally inclusive, and easy-to-digest relationship book for the modern age.

When reading my book you will learn how to work with the three challenges you must tackle as a couple to repair and strengthen your relationship.

You’ll learn fundamental principles including:

  • Why it’s not working

  • Creating space that makes it safe to connect

  • How to navigate hot conversations

  • The five-part relationship system

  • Busting the romantic notion that our better half “completes” us

  • Growing up and growing out―how both your early years and the social connections you make as an adult influence your relational beliefs, feelings, and patterns

Accolades

“This book is an essential guide for couples who desire to build vital relationship skills, particularly during challenging moments. The tools for growth and learning are written in a warm and no-nonsense manner. I Want This to Work can be used as a stand-alone resource or in tandem with therapy. The book will help couples gain a unique understanding of how to talk about and work through hard things.”

―Nedra Tawwab, LCSW, therapist and New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace.

“Full of clear strategies for overcoming the overwhelm. A must-read!”—Eve Rodsky, New

York Times bestselling author of Fair Play

Confessions from a couple’s therapist

Real-life relationship stories and practical advice from Liz.