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…
I’m thinking of having a baby on my own. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I am 36 and have been single for over a decade. Although I would like a partner, I am fairly happy (and definitely resigned)…
My four sons are really messy. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My children never tidy anything away of their own accord and I spend 85% of my time tidying. They are all boys, aged one,…
I’m being emotionally abused by my husband. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am a confident, independent woman who is being emotionally abused by my husband. We have been together for 15 years and have three…
My husband smacks, grabs and pinches our children. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I am concerned about my husband’s attitude to managing the behaviour of our two young children. He is in many ways a good husband…
I’ve got two little boys and feel jealous of friends with baby girls. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have two sons I love very much but I feel a huge sense of loss that I haven’t got a daughter. I know…
My daughter is anxious about war, soldiers and bombs. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My seven-year-old daughter is very anxious about the possibility of war, soldiers and bombs. She’s always been a bit worried about soldiers but after…
My adult sons haven’t spoken to each other in over a year. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have four children. The two youngest are boys, aged 33 and 29. The elder is married and has a very young son. The…
My husband and I are unhappy now we’ve downsized. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have lived in the Midlands for 29 years and brought up our three children here. In time we realised we…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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