My best friend and I disagreed over talking about sex – now she’s no longer speaking to me
Dear Annalisa, I’m having a problem with my closest friend, who is refusing to speak to me. We disagree on how acceptable it is to talk about…
How can I overcome the fear that my depression makes me a bad parent?
Dear Annalisa, I am in my 30s and married with two young children. Since adolescence I have had periods of depression and of feeling suicidal. Throughout these times I’ve…
I live with a younger man who denies our sexual history
Dear Annalisa, I met “Jon” (not his real name) eight years ago when I was 59 and he was 22. He actually cruised me on a…
I’m longing to return to the place we used to live. But could this just be nostalgia?
Dear Annalisa, I have spent much of my adult life moving around. I’ve always worked remotely so have been flexible around my husband’s career. We left…
Annalisa Barbieri 