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…
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…
I lost my partner, but our relationship was a secret so I can’t talk to anyone
Dear Annalisa, Six months ago I lost my partner. We were lovers for 22 years. You are the first person I have told about this. Our relationship was…
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,…
I want a relationship before it’s too late, but I don’t trust myself to stay safe
Dear Annalisa, I would love to be with a partner but am held back by paralysing doubts about my judgment about people and ability to work out…
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 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…
Our place is a mess, but my partner and I still can’t agree who does which chores
Dear Annalisa, My partner H and I have been together for almost five years, and have lived together for about a year. We have a strong and healthy relationship,…
Annalisa Barbieri 
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