It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful too

I am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But altho…

A face-to-face conversation telling her how her behaviour affects you would give you peace, even if she ignores you

I have been friends with a woman for more than 20 years, who has overcome many chall…

We’d like to hear about how the move affected your relationship

After Annalisa Barbieri’s recent advice column “I moved abroad to live with my wife, but I’ve come to hate her country”, we are looking …

Big building projects bring financial and emotional pressures, but it’s important to work out why it has triggered such strong feelings for you

My husband and I have just built our dream house. After …

Changing such ingrained habits isn’t easy, but when you’re about to apologise try counting to 10 or substituting a different phrase

I’m a woman in my late 30s who, since childhood, has thought it vita…

Your son’s autism may make it even harder to navigate this situation. Try to show him things are better, rather than just telling him

I am a recovering alcoholic and need advice on how to support my s…

You have done a lot for her over the years and understandably feel rejected, but this could be the start of a more adult relationship

My cousin is older than me and I have always enjoyed a close relat…

I’m not surprised you’re depressed, you put up with things that make you unhappy. But if you work out what you want, you can take steps to get there

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You’re courageous to be facing up to this trauma. It’s time to empower yourself and explore your life story

I am 83, and my life seems to have been mostly happy. But after a year at art college, I sor…

You can’t fix him, or anyone else. You have to look after yourself first, and you may want to start by asking if this is a healthy relationship

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