I am insanely jealous of my husband’s ex-colleague. How can I move on?
Dear Annalisa, I’m a woman of 50, married for 30 years to the best husband. He is a very kind person, whom I love dearly. We have a very…
I haven’t told my parents I have cancer, as I fear they will say something hurtful
Dear Annalisa, Last year, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have told a few people, but not my family, other than my brother, and I…
‘My mother-in-law sent me an insulting text intended for someone else. Should she apologise?’
Dear Annalisa, I’ve had a terrible run in with my mother-in-law and don’t know what to do about it. I’m married to her only son, whom…
My partner’s unresolved grief is putting a strain on our relationship
Dear Annalisa, As a teenager, my partner lost their father to illness. He was their idol, so of course this led to profound grief, which I feel is unresolved. We recently…
My partner and I argue constantly – and she puts all the blame on me
Dear Annalisa, I am 60 and I’ve been in a long-term relationship with my partner for more than 20 years. We have been extremely unhappy for a number…
My sister is stressed and distant. I want to help but don’t know how
Dear Annalisa, I am in my 30s and the middle child of three sisters. We don’t see one another that often as we live across the UK, but try…
How do we tell our young daughter that she has a half-brother?
Dear Annalisa, My daughter is eight years old. She’s sensible, fun, kind and compassionate. Her father and I have been divorced since she was two and we…
My partner wants an open relationship, but is also jealous of my friendships with women
Dear Annalisa, My partner and I have been in a relationship for many years, have a child together, and have had our ups and downs along…
I live too far away from my boyfriend and our relationship is suffering
Dear Annalisa, My boyfriend and I are both in our early twenties and have been together for almost a year. In the past two months we…
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,…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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