I’m 14 and stressed out with the pressure of school and friendships
Dear Annalisa, I’m 14 and dreading the return of feelings that school brought last year. It was a rollercoaster, and just the tiniest thing – or sometimes…
I’m married to a man but have erotic infatuations with women on television
Dear Annalisa, I am a middle-aged woman married to a man and have teenage children. My marriage is not an unhappy one and my husband and…
I want to be a stay-at-home mum, and feel angry that society won’t let me
Dear Annalisa, I’m 30, and have had two abortions in the past three years with two long-term partners, due to not being in a secure financial…
My boyfriend gets angry if I make plans with friends or family – even though I include him
Dear Annalisa, I’m struggling to make any plans with people other than my boyfriend. Whenever I organise to meet my friends or family, however much notice I give my partner and as many…
I’m childless and gay, and feel left out of our family since my sister had children
Dear Annalisa, I come from an emotionally close nuclear family. As we grew up or aged, our relationships were fed on good food, conversation, the arts, and…
I feel bereft since my daughters moved abroad. How can we be close again?
Dear Annalisa, My husband and I have two daughters who emigrated some years ago to two different countries on the other side of the world. Since…
My friends never want to go out any more – and it’s making me feel lonely
Dear Annalisa, I’m in my early 20s and graduated from university in July 2023. I’ve been lucky enough to find a good job, which I have enjoyed, but…
My ex boss bullied me and stole my ideas. How do I cope with my rage?
Dear Annalisa, A few years ago I took a job at a small creative company. I led a number of high-profile projects. But as I started…
Can it be safe for my five-year-old granddaughter to ride pillion on her dad’s motorbike?
Dear Annalisa, My daughter’s ex-husband has decided that it is safe to take my granddaughter (who is just five) on the back of his motorcycle. He has…
I’m jealous of my husband’s relationship with his sister
Dear Annalisa, My husband has a good relationship with his siblings, particularly his younger sister. While she is also a good friend of mine, I have…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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