I’m finding it hard to accept that I may never have a daughter
Dear Annalisa, I gave birth to my second son several months ago. In my first pregnancy I had no preference and was excited to find out…
I want to celebrate my 50th – but my friends can’t stand each other
Dear Annalisa, I turn 50 this year and I don’t know how to manage marking the milestone when I have a number of really close friends…
My sister-in-law has treated her family terribly. I avoid her but still feel bad about it
Dear Annalisa, My sister-in-law of nearly 15 years isn’t someone I’d seek as a friend but she’s mostly enjoyable to be around. However, a couple of years ago she started…
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…
My dad is getting old. Should I make an effort to improve our relationship?
Dear Annalisa, Throughout my life, my relationship with my father has been, at best, diplomatic. I am a 37-year-old gay man who has done well for himself: I live…
‘I’m proud of my daughter but not her sloppy lifestyle: should I intervene?’
Dear Annalisa, I have a beautiful daughter who I think is marvellous. She’s in her late 30s and has just completed a master’s degree and bought her…
I’m in an abusive marriage – how do I find the courage to leave?
Dear Annalisa, I met my husband almost seven years ago when I was 19 and he was six years older. He had just stopped drinking and…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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