Kids are like glue: they can bond together, unlikely companions, even when there is little else left to maintain the connection. Mariella Frostrup bondcompanionconnection Change image and share on social
In person, George Clooney lives up to all your expectations. Mariella Frostrup clooneyexpectationgeorge Change image and share on social
When the going gets tough, the prospect of delegating half your responsibilities to a willing volunteer, either to play a supporting role or take over the breadwinning, certainly holds allure. Mariella Frostrup allurebreadwinningdelegate Change image and share on social
I recognise my old self in a lot of the letters I get from single women who are unrealistic about what they want. Mariella Frostrup letterlotrecognise Change image and share on social
Only those with skin as thick as elephant hide can hope to sail through their teens unscathed by self-doubt and bouts of depression. Mariella Frostrup boutdepressiondoubt Change image and share on social
Loneliness and rootlessness are just symptoms of an insecurity that assails us all when hitting this midlife moment. The world appears intent on blanking you out. Mariella Frostrup appearassailblank Change image and share on social
Had Elizabeth Bennet known how wildly Darcy's heart beat for her, 'Pride and Prejudice' would barely have made it into a short story. Their torturously slow-burning romance is a classic example of how men and women still struggle to communicate the most basic of emotions. Mariella Frostrup barelybasicbeat share on social
I know we should aspire to be higher philosophical beings, contemplating the universe and becoming more refined humans, but if all we did was think, then arguably we'd never have invented the wheel. Mariella Frostrup arguablyaspirebeing Change image and share on social
It's a universal truth that no parent wishes to acknowledge that the fear and phobias we are in thrall to in adulthood almost invariably connect back to childhood experiences. Mariella Frostrup acknowledgeadulthoodback Change image and share on social
Every friendship goes through ups and downs. Dysfunctional patterns set in; external situations cause internal friction; you grow apart and then bounce back together. Mariella Frostrup backbouncedown Change image and share on social
