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.

There are more than enough people with serious mental issues who really do need professional help without all the other Toms, Dicks and Harriets rushing to the therapist's couch.

I was told that when you hit forty men stop looking at you. It's true, until you slip on a mini-skirt.

In the city, I wake bolt upright in the small hours, convinced that intruders are marauding through our apartment despite Swiss bank-style security arrangements.

Only those with skin as thick as elephant hide can hope to sail through their teens unscathed by self-doubt and bouts of depression.

Having a baby is a disaster for your career. I don't think there's any sympathy.

Every friendship goes through ups and downs. Dysfunctional patterns set in, external situations cause internal friction, you grow apart and then bounce back together.