My daughter, who has depression, is considering IVF to become a single mother. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My daughter is in her early 40s, a senior manager in the public sector working long hours. She would have really liked to have…
I’m enjoying my partner being away, should I leave him? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have two young children. My relationship with my partner – their father – has fluctuated over the last few years between general contentment…
I fear my squabbling brothers will ruin my wedding. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My partner and I plan to marry next April. We will have been together 20 years, have two children and wish to celebrate with…
I’m very worried about my friend who is struggling to cope with his autistic son
Dear Annalisa I have an old friend who I moved away from about six years ago. When I left he was a lovely, jolly chap who…
My mother can’t stand my boyfriend and won’t accept that I’m no longer with my ex-fiance. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have been with my partner for several years and we live with each other. We get on incredibly well and are very much…
My husband smacks, grabs and pinches our children. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am concerned about my husband’s attitude to managing the behaviour of our two young children. He is in many ways a good husband…
My ex-husband writes to our son – I’m unhappy about some of the content. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa When I was 20, I lived overseas as an exchange student and had a whirlwind romance that resulted in a shotgun wedding. Our marriage…
My wife has cancer and blames it on the betrayal of my ex – her best friend. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Eleven years ago, I left my wife of four years for her best friend. We were in our late 20s. It was a very…
Is my father to blame for my relationship woes? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I don’t know if my relationship with my father is at the root of my current problem. He was a workaholic and we did…
I fear I’ll never be happy after my abused childhood. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa At the age of 41, I feel as if I will never be truly happy, despite having a good marriage and two fantastic children.…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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