There are two ways of approaching your time on this planet: one is to sit around waiting for something to happen that will make sense of your existence, and the other is to get out there and find purpose for yourself. Mariella Frostrup approachexistencefind share on social
Far too many girls' and women's romantic relationships are formed around a negation of their own worth and attributes rather than a confirmation of them. Mariella Frostrup attributeconfirmationform Change image and share on social
Like cars, every relationship requires a bit of an occasional service, and fine-tuning should be compulsory. Mariella Frostrup bitecarcompulsory Change image and share on social
Nothing can prepare you for the all-consuming nature of motherhood, and I am very aware of my good fortune, as I spent years fretting about whether I'd ever meet anyone to have a baby with. Mariella Frostrup awarebabyconsume Change image and share on social
I couldn't choose a favourite author, but two contemporary writers who have never disappointed me are Tim Winton and Alice Munro. Mariella Frostrup aliceauthorchoose Change image and share on social
Ageing is one of those battles you're not going to win. I'll try to look as good as I can as long as I can. I don't think I'll do cosmetic surgery because I'm a wimp. Mariella Frostrup agebattlecosmetic Change image and share on social
Too often we forget that an ideal partner is someone who enhances an already full existence. Mariella Frostrup enhanceexistenceforget Change image and share on social
Every adult has the right to choose who they wish to spend their lives with, and we're all capable of making mistakes, but no one escapes with their self-regard intact. Mariella Frostrup adultcapablechoose Change image and share on social
The idea of exposing the British public to the full breadth of my personality isn't a good one. Mariella Frostrup breadthbritishexpose Change image and share on social
Many new lovers and spouses struggle to reconcile themselves with their partners' relationship history, but it's an insecurity I left behind in my 20s. Mariella Frostrup 20shistoryinsecurity Change image and share on social