I had a night of lust and now want both him and my husband | Dear Mariella
You are paying the price of your ‘harmless fun’ – and there’s a lot more you could lose, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemmaI’m married to a wonderful man and we have three children, but I have a burning...
View ArticleI’m having a baby with my ex – but long for us to be a family | Dear Mariella
This man has made it clear he doesn’t want a romantic relationship with you, says Mariella Frostrup. So find out your financial rights and focus on the babyThe dilemma I am a 30-year-old woman and I’ve...
View ArticleI fancy both boys and girls, but don’t know what that makes me | Dear Mariella
Our once-binary world is loosening its shackles, says Mariella Frostrup. Be inquisitive but don’t feel pressured to define yourself yetThe dilemma I’m a 16-year-old girl and in need of advice...
View ArticleI’m almost 50 and full of regret it’s too late to have children | Dear Mariella
It sounds like a midlife crisis so visit your GP and focus on what you’ve achieved – not what you haven’t, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma I’m a 49-year-old woman. I work hard, own a home and live a...
View ArticleOne is a great guy; the other is good in bed. So who do I choose? | Dear...
Neither sounds like a long-term prospect so as long as you’re not making promises you can’t keep, why not enjoy them both for the time being, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma Having been single for...
View ArticleMy husband left me for another woman – but now wants me back | Dear Mariella
He’s now deceiving his mistress, so think hard about the reality of your 20-year marriage, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma Last year I found out that my husband of 20 years had been having an affair...
View ArticleMy teenager doesn’t see the point of life. Is it my fault for talking...
Turn Radio 4 off and have some fun together, say Mariella Frostrup. It’s vital children are allowed to be frivolousThe dilemma My daughter is 13 and while she seems like a normal, happy teenager much...
View ArticleI fight all the time with my young boyfriend. Can we work it out? | Dear...
He may be sexy and exciting but you are bound to find someone who is half your age immature, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma I’m a 50-year-old male one year into a relationship with a man half my...
View ArticleI’m in love with my wife’s best friend and it is making me ill | Dear Mariella
Focus on your marriage first – and deal with it kindly. Then decide what to do next. That’s the grown-up thing to doThe dilemma I’m in love with my wife’s close friend. These feelings built up over...
View ArticleI fell out with my best friend after we had drunken sex | Dear Mariella
Meet up and apologise so you can both air your feelings, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma Four years ago, I made a new friend. We quickly became close and did everything together. Friends would...
View ArticleWe are old and in love, but she left me after my cancer diagnosis | Dear...
We might assume better treatment from maturing adults but at least she was decisive, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma In the summer I met a wonderful woman online. She is kind, clever, good looking...
View ArticleI thought I was career-driven, but I can’t bear to leave my baby | Dear Mariella
It’s the first of many agonising choices you now face as a working mother – which shows you’re doing everything right, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma I have a nine-month-old daughter and have begun...
View ArticleI am in emotional and financial freefall after my husband left me | Dear...
He’s behaved terribly – but you must abandon your sense of injustice, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma My husband of 10 years left me last year. It has been horrendous since. Our two children (eight...
View ArticleI’m an alcoholic mum, but my husband won’t help by not drinking | Dear Mariella
Focus on giving up drinking on your own – and your husband’s lack of support when you are healthier, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma I am a 50-something mum of teens, with a busy job and the...
View ArticleBeing locked down with my family is making me panic
Count your blessings and enjoy the lull this slower pace of life is providing, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma I know I should be thinking about the global crisis and what’s happening to those less...
View ArticleI’ve faked every one of my orgasms over the past four years | Dear Mariella
You seem detached from your own desires, says Mariella Frostrup. Think about whether this represents a long-standing emotional issue and get professional helpThe dilemma My boyfriend and I have been...
View ArticleI lost my temper with my daughter. I feel I’m failing as a parent | Dear...
Escalating tensions need to be halted so getting help is essential, says MariellaThe dilemma I’m a single mother of two. My 11-year-old daughter and I have constant disputes and I feel I’m failing at...
View ArticleMy partner left me before lockdown and I can't get over him
With so much time on our hands, it’s easy to dwell on loss, says Mariella Frostrup. Try distracting yourself with online dates, box sets and classic novelsThe dilemma Several months ago my partner of...
View ArticleI’ve craved a slower pace of life – and want to make it permanent | Dear...
When lockdown has ended, we must continue to live simpler lives to benefit both us and the planet, says Mariella FrostrupThe dilemma I know we’re in the middle of a global pandemic with the economy...
View ArticleBy visiting her partner my housemate is putting us all at risk | Mariella...
Despite the easing of lockdown there are still very strict rules we all need to abide by, says Mariella Frostrup. Try and explain the bigger picture – or ask her to leaveThe dilemma My housemate and I...
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