My husband is unfaithful and wants an open relationship. Is it time for us to split?
Dear Annalisa, We are gay men in our mid 40s, who have been together 20 years. From the outside, we have a fantastic life: very well-paid,…
My son’s girlfriend has taken over his life and I fear he’s being suffocated
Dear Annalisa, A year ago, our almost 18-year-old son began seeing a girl, who is a year older than him and is his first ‘real’ girlfriend. Soon he stopped…
I’ve started full-time work and it’s non-stop – when do I get some time for me?
Dear Annalisa, I am a 23-year-old woman who has recently finished studying for a masters and started working full-time on a graduate scheme. Although I really…
How can I do more to help my parents when I have a young family of my own?
Dear Annalisa, A few months ago, my dad went into a care home. The cognitive symptoms of his Parkinson’s were getting worse after 18 years and my…
I want a relationship before it’s too late, but I don’t trust myself to stay safe
Dear Annalisa, I would love to be with a partner but am held back by paralysing doubts about my judgment about people and ability to work out…
I want to end my stifling marriage – but can’t bear how much hurt I’d cause
Dear Annalisa, I am in my late 40s, married for 20 years with two teenagers, and I feel trapped. For several years I have known that I…
I have spent my life looking after my depressive, controlling mum – can I move on?
Dear Annalisa, My mother has led a hard life. Diagnosed with clinical depression many years ago, she has made multiple “suicide attempts”, ranging from when I…
Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence?
Dear Annalisa, I recently became deaf as a result of meningitis. I’ve got the cochlear implant and I’m doing therapy to hear well again. I was already very…
My husband unfairly blames me for our son’s eating disorder
Dear Annalisa, My husband and I have two teenage boys, the youngest being 14. Our younger son has struggled with anxiety and low self-esteem, issues that…
How should I tell my bigoted mother that my daughter has come out?
Dear Annalisa, About 10 months ago my 27-year-old daughter came out as gay. This was a surprise as she had previously only dated men but we have adjusted to…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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