Sustaining true friendship is a lot more challenging than we give it credit for.

Since so many romantic comedies vary little in their storyline, the success or failure of such movies depends largely on whether we believe in the relationship of the protagonists.

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.

Like cars, every relationship requires a bit of an occasional service, and fine-tuning should be compulsory.

With longer life spans and better health and education, many feel that giving birth to a baby a mere couple of decades after they themselves were in the cradle is a little premature.

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.