Can I ever heal after the lack of love my birth mother showed me?
Dear Annalisa, I am a much-loved adopted child. Both my adoptive parents died several years ago. I was told that my birth mother apparently loved me…
My boyfriend is older, richer and better educated than me. Should I marry him?
Dear Annalisa, I’ve been dating my boyfriend for 10 months. He’s a supportive and loving man in many ways, even helping me with my career goals. There’s…
I’m lonely and depressed in my first job. What can I do?
Dear Annalisa, A few months ago I graduated from university and started my first full-time job. It’s a really good position to have at my age…
My in-laws won’t accept my post-chemo vulnerability. Do I confront them?
Dear Annalisa, Two years ago, aged 35, I was diagnosed with cancer and required major surgery and six months of chemotherapy. I have a wonderful husband,…
After 10 years together, my boyfriend says he doesn’t want children
Dear Annalisa, My boyfriend and I are in our mid/late thirties and have been together 10 years. We bought a house together a few years ago and…
Annalisa Barbieri 