In terms of parenthood, I think the pressure has amped up massively too. Some parents are setting the bar ludicrously high in terms of doing things "right," and seeing children more as products to be perfected than simply children.
Women today are bombarded with so many messages, like we should have Naomi Campbell's body and Madeleine Albright's career. - Helen Fielding
Women today are bombarded with so many messages, like we should have Naomi Campbell's body and Madeleine Albright's career.
- Helen Fielding
One must not live one's life through men but must be complete on oneself as a woman of substance. - Helen Fielding
One must not live one's life through men but must be complete on oneself as a woman of substance.
I like you very much. Just as you are. - Helen Fielding
I like you very much. Just as you are.
When someone loves you it's like having a blanket all round your heart. - Helen Fielding
When someone loves you it's like having a blanket all round your heart.
It seems wrong and unfair that Christmas, with its stressful and unmanageable financial and emotional challenges, should first be forced upon one who… - Helen Fielding
It seems wrong and unfair that Christmas, with its stressful and unmanageable financial and emotional challenges, should first be forced upon one who…
Sink into morbid, cynical reflection on how much romantic heartbreak is to do with ego and miffed pride rather than actual loss - Helen Fielding
Sink into morbid, cynical reflection on how much romantic heartbreak is to do with ego and miffed pride rather than actual loss
It is proved by surveys that happiness does not come from love, wealth, or power but the pursuit of attainable goals. - Helen Fielding
It is proved by surveys that happiness does not come from love, wealth, or power but the pursuit of attainable goals.
On social media people tend to show off, and post their most attractive picture, and moments that are most likely to give everyone else FOMO (Fear of… - Helen Fielding
On social media people tend to show off, and post their most attractive picture, and moments that are most likely to give everyone else FOMO (Fear of…
When Bridget [Jones] does finally get pregnant, she 's bound to mess it up, but what I tried to show is the importance of love and kindness rather th… - Helen Fielding
When Bridget [Jones] does finally get pregnant, she 's bound to mess it up, but what I tried to show is the importance of love and kindness rather th…
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