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…
I’m looking for a partner who is exciting and my equal – without success. Am I the problem? The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’m 55 and have been divorced after a marriage of 20 years, followed by a six-year serious relationship. I have been single and dating,…
I’ve fallen for a man who has lost his wife but he no longer wants to see me. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa Last year, I signed up to a cycling holiday abroad. I hadn’t cycled seriously for two decades. I fell in love with the country…
I’m 27 and single, and am feeling isolated and anxious about the future. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I will be 28 at the end of this year, and I am feeling very anxious about the next stage of my life. I…
My husband never wants sex and doesn’t even cuddle me. I yearn for love or affection. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I are in our mid-50s and have been together for 30 years. I cannot remember the last time we had sex –…
My boyfriend is 23 years older than me and I worry about being left alone when he dies. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa I’ve been with my boyfriend for two years and we have a stable, loving and wonderful relationship. The only problem is there’s a significant…
My sister is having a very open affair, and I worry about its effect on her husband and children. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My sister is a bright graduate who has always been stubborn and single-minded, and needed intense, passionate relationships. When she met her husband and…
My husband doesn’t seem to care about me any more. The Guardian.
Dear Annalisa My husband and I have been married for nearly 30 years and have three grownup children. About seven years ago, my husband began going…
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