My parents failed to guide me through my education. Do I confront them?
Dear Annalisa, Our eldest just started university. We have provided every conceivable support up to now, and also committed to shouldering accommodation costs for the next…
I’m in a relationship but joined a dating site using fake photos
Dear Annalisa, I’m a 26-year-old man with a stable job, a stable relationship and a stable life. Despite that, I revel in the idea of doing something…
Can I ever heal after the lack of love my birth mother showed me?
Dear Annalisa, I am a much-loved adopted child. Both my adoptive parents died several years ago. I was told that my birth mother apparently loved me…
My boyfriend is older, richer and better educated than me. Should I marry him?
Dear Annalisa, I’ve been dating my boyfriend for 10 months. He’s a supportive and loving man in many ways, even helping me with my career goals. There’s…
My in-laws won’t accept my post-chemo vulnerability. Do I confront them?
Dear Annalisa, Two years ago, aged 35, I was diagnosed with cancer and required major surgery and six months of chemotherapy. I have a wonderful husband,…
After 10 years together, my boyfriend says he doesn’t want children
Dear Annalisa, My boyfriend and I are in our mid/late thirties and have been together 10 years. We bought a house together a few years ago and…
My friend’s ex gives him no parental rights over their son. How can I help him?
Dear Annalisa, Five years ago, my best friend became the father of a baby boy with his then partner of over 10 years. When the baby was born,…
My parents have always made me feel so angry. Can I find a way to assert myself?
Dear Annalisa, Ever since I was a child, I haven’t quite identified with my parents’ worldview.This became very apparent when I had an intense discussion about treatment for an…
I think my friend’s husband is emotionally abusing her. Should I talk to her about it?
Dear Annalisa, I am very worried about a friend of mine, who I believe is being emotionally (and perhaps financially) abused by her husband. I have…
My lover says he can’t leave his wife and child for me just yet. Is he being dishonest?
Dear Annalisa, I’ve been having an affair for three months with my co-worker, who is married with a two-year-old. I never thought it would get this far…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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