My partner misled me about wanting a family, but I’m desperate to have kids
I was very clear about wanting a family early in our relationship, but after two and a half years together my partner has admitted he doesn’t want…
I used to be an escort, and a former client wants to be friends. What should I do?
Until four years ago, I was a sex worker – specifically, a high-end escort. In my experience, when clients treat you with respect and understand the boundaries, it’s possible to form a relationship not unlike that…
One of my friends at school has turned toxic. How do I discuss it with her?
I started high school last year with some friends I’ve known for a long time. One of those friends has started to act toxically with other people. I have been distancing…
A controlling partner is isolating my daughter. What can I do to help?
My daughter has gradually withdrawn from family events. She lives far from us all and doesn’t come home any more after being a real homebird. She…
I’m worried my autistic son is going to struggle socially in his new school
My son is starting secondary school in September. He is the only child from his primary transitioning to a selective grammar school. He has always struggled with friendships and I feel this is…
I can’t stand my sister’s husband. What can I do about him?
I love my sister. But I can’t stand her husband. He is an idiot who thinks he is better than other people and talks down to them. I…
My mother-in-law is still driving despite a near miss. How can we stop her?
Dear Annalisa, My mother-in-law is still driving. After a near miss a few months ago, we told her she was no longer to drive with our children in her…
I’m in my 20s with lots of online friends, but can’t seem to connect IRL
Dear Annalisa, A couple of years ago, I moved to a new city. The pandemic put my university plans permanently on hold, and I’ve recently started working fulltime. I built up…
My mother says she’ll disinherit me unless my partner stops being estranged from her. What should I do?
Dear Annalisa, I have been with my partner for 14 years and we have two small children together. I have always had a complicated relationship with my…
I’m smitten, but I am worried that my boyfriend’s dysfunctional family will impact our relationship
Dear Annalisa, I have been dating my boyfriend (we are both in our 20s) for almost a year. I’m absolutely smitten. He makes me feel a better person,…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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