I’m ashamed of my daughter’s messy garden. Should I say something?
My daughter, aged nearly 50, lives in a pleasant cul-de-sac of privately owned houses. Her front garden is the only one in it that, frankly, looks a mess. The grass…
My girlfriend is always having to rescue her adult children and it’s affecting our partnership. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I have been in a relationship for about two years with a woman I love and adore, and we have lived together for a…
My daughter resents me for having been a poor single parent in a bedsit. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My daughter, who is now in her 40s, is very angry with me about her childhood, and has been for years. She says she…
My teenage daughter has blackmailed me over my new partner. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I recently separated from my husband after 20 years. We have two teenage children. My daughter has chosen to live with me; my son…
My son-in-law insulted my son’s partner and it has caused a family rift. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Our daughter, son-in-law (SiL) and granddaughter, visited us last year, at the same time as our son and his partner and another couple. When…
My child finds everyday tasks difficult but her GP and teachers don’t share my concern. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My 12-year-old daughter has lots going for her – she is bright, funny, outgoing and popular with her peers and teachers. However, she has…
Should I stop my daughter wearing shorts if people call them hotpants? The Guardian
Dear Annalisa I have what seems like a small problem, but I think it could have quite big implications and I can’t work out what to…
My daughter prefers an exclusive friendship with one other girl. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My daughter is having trouble with friends at school. She is in year 3 and obsessed with one girl. She is not interested in…
My daughter gets upset about weekend access visits to her father. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I wonder if you can help me with a problem I am having with my four-year-old daughter. I separated from her father 18 months…
I feel let down by my mum – again. The Guardian
Dear Annalisa My dad divorced my mum when I was 13, my brother nine. He wanted custody and put a lot of pressure on us to…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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