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RARE PHOTOS: 5 - The Real Truth

Notes on chocolate: never mind the mess, it’s time to make your own

The end results are almost as good as the fun process of making them – and the stories and histories add another layer of flavour

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024

I’m married to a man but have erotic infatuations with women on television

Whether it’s fantasy or something much more fundamental, you owe it to yourself and your husband to start an honest conversation about your relationship

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

I want to be a stay-at-home mum, and feel angry that society won’t let me

Establishing a family and feeling anchored are natural desires, but pinning hopes on a mythical happily-ever-after future will not guarantee self-fulfilment

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

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My boyfriend gets angry if I make plans with friends or family – even though I include him

This dynamic is exhausting and corrosive. And it doesn’t leave much space for love to inhabit. It may be time to remove yourself from the relationship

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024

I’m childless and gay, and feel left out of our family since my sister had children

Try to shift the conversation by finding some new common ground with your family, and don’t be afraid to tell them how you feel

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024

I feel bereft since my daughters moved abroad. How can we be close again?

It must be hard having both children live so far away. Try to find a place you can explore your grief and loss – and avoid comparing your life to that of your friends

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024

My friends never want to go out any more – and it’s making me feel lonely

You’ve gone through big changes, but this can be a golden time for you – try looking for gentler ways to reconnect with your friends

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024

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Can it be safe for my five-year-old granddaughter to ride pillion on her dad’s motorbike?

There is – astonishingly – no lower age limit for riding on a motorbike, but just because there isn’t a law against something doesn’t mean you should do it. Here’s action you can take. • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

I’m jealous of my husband’s relationship with his sister

This type of unwelcome envy is more common than you’d think. Tackle it by identifying what you feel is being taken away from youEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a relationship problem sent in by a reader

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024

My crippling fear of conflict is causing me to withdraw from life

It’s normal to want to avoid confrontation, but identifying where old patterns of doubt and self-blame come from helps us to be more assertive when necessary

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

I can’t face getting on my bike after a serious accident – but I’d love to ride again

When we revisit a traumatic memory we relive all the original horrors and fears of it – the sweating, panic, fear, heart racing. This sounds like what is happening to you

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

My former friends are ignoring me when I try to reconnect. Why does it hurt so much?

It’s great you tried to reach out to your old colleagues and housemates, but maybe they (like you) have moved on. Here’s how to try to accept that

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Our place is a mess, but my partner and I still can’t agree who does which chores

The withholding of anything on purpose – sex, money, housework – is about control. Might your domestics reflect other underlying tensions?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

I just found out who my real father is. What do I do now?

DNA tests can reveal some huge hidden secrets. Take time to process your own feelings before coming to terms with your new family tree

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2024

My working-class dad sent me to private school – now I feel that I’ve failed him

You carry a huge burden of guilt, but it was your parents who failed you, not you them. Their damaging expectations meant you never felt loved for who you are

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2024

My daughter rarely bathes and her room is smelly, but says she doesn’t care

It may be a cry for help, or simple teenage rebellion. Either way, you need to find a new, less judgmental way to communicate

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024

My daughter took her own life, and I can’t face talking to anyone about it

Listening to people who have been through what you’re going through might help you to open up

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024

Why am I so afraid to accept that it’s time for me to retire?

Taking a step into the unknown can be scary, but there are ways to feel part of something outside the world of workEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader

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The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024

I’m yearning for a third child to recreate the large, loving family I grew up in

It’s obvious you feel grateful for what you have, but remember your experience is of having three siblings, not three children

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

I’m happily remarried, but am haunted by my ex’s long-ago betrayal

Your first husband robbed you of a lot, and you have some mourning to do. But there seems to be a part of you that thinks you don’t deserve happiness

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

I’m ignored when I try to chat to people. How can I improve my conversation skills?

Fruitful exchanges require input from two people. Listen carefully to what others are saying and use feelings, rather than facts, to connect

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2024

From joint accounts to wealthier friends – why is money so hard to talk about?

Money is always the elephant in the room, and can be even harder to talk about than sex – but we can all benefit from a frank conversation, says Annalisa Barbieri

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024

My brother bullied me, which has had a lifelong impact. Can I build bridges with him now?

He is the one who should be saying sorry. There’s no miracle cure, but do consider therapy, and keep good people around you

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

My friend ranks his friendships in a league table – and it worries me

You need to consider why this bothers you so much and if you should bring it up. Without asking directly, it’s hard to know his motivation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024

Should my partner and I share our love letters from previous relationships with our children?

These missives are an opportunity for connection. If your children don’t want them, that’s up to them, but give them the choice

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