My partner is angry and abusive. If I say I’m going to leave he threatens to kill me. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have been with the same partner for 10 years and we have a young child. I am feeling absolutely desperate and don’t know…
What if I never get over my ex? The Guardian.
When I was younger, and a relationship ended, I would do this thing. I would flip forward as many months as my diary allowed and I…
Our marriage counsellor said my husband shows signs of Asperger’s syndrome. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have been having marriage counselling, on and off, for a year. We have been together for 20 years, having met…
My husband has dementia and I feel abandoned by my family. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband was diagnosed with dementia three years ago. He is now in respite care, which will turn to permanent care as I am…
My ex’s girlfriend is threatening our amicable co-parenting . The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My ex and I split up five years ago. We have a 10-year-old daughter. Although the separation was difficult, we have always communicated in…
I worry that my new, happy relationship will end like my marriage.
Dear Annalisa I have been seeing a man for more than five months. I separated from my husband (and father of my two small children) 16…
My husband resents my bond with our daughters. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My husband feels that our two daughters, aged eight and three, are neglecting him and he resents me because they want to spend all…
My husband has a low libido but I want a full sex life. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am 43 and have been with my husband since I was 18. We have two primary-age children. Since the birth of our youngest,…
I love my boyfriend but worry because he doesn’t want to get married. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have been with my boyfriend for six years. We are not married, don’t have children (we don’t want them) and we live together.…
My husband was unfaithful and lied about it for years. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa We have been married for nearly 20 years. There have been ups and downs, but we enjoy each other’s company, have two wonderful children…
