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I’m finding it hard to accept that I may never have a daughter

Try not to dwell on what you feel is missing, but instead focus on the positive relationships and values you can nurture with your sons• Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a family-related problem sent in by a reader

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Notes on chocolate: it’s time to start looking forward to Easter

Life has taught me that the best things sell out early, writes Annalisa Barbieri

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My sister-in-law has treated her family terribly. I avoid her but still feel bad about it

It’s not up to you to fix this, but it might be worth asking her what’s going on

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My best friend and I disagreed over talking about sex – now she’s no longer speaking to me

It sounds as if there might be something else at play here. Either way, I’d think seriously about whether you actually want the friendship to continue

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How can I overcome the fear that my depression makes me a bad parent?

Like all mothers who worry about ‘passing something on’, your thoughtfulness and awareness will help make a difference

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I live with a younger man who denies our sexual history

Your partner feeling uncomfortable talking about sex is one thing, but someone erasing your past is a problem

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Have a bathroom each: tips for a successful multigenerational holiday

With an easyJet promotion encouraging families to holiday with grandparents, we ask how to ensure it works well

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I’m longing to return to the place we used to live. But could this just be nostalgia?

Nowhere is perfect. Is it really the old place you’re longing for, or just the fear of permanence where you currently live?

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My dad is getting old. Should I make an effort to improve our relationship?

You and your father both seem to have a black-and-white way of thinking: your way or no way. But maybe you have more in common than you think

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‘I’m proud of my daughter but not her sloppy lifestyle: should I intervene?’

If your daughter is as successful as you say, it’s probably best that you, as the proud father, keep your nose out and let her be herself

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I’m in an abusive marriage – how do I find the courage to leave?

Your husband’s behaviour is entirely his own fault – but before you take any action, ring a helpline for advice

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How do I stop my anxiety spilling over into my children’s playdates?

Freeing yourself from the pain of past experiences will help you to guide them through the trials of childhood

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Don’t flake, don’t dump friends and don’t hold grudges: experts on what not to do in 2024

Guardian writers including Marina Hyde, John Crace (and a few other successful types) reveal what they won’t be doing in the coming year

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I’m a widower, and I’ve lost all confidence – how do I move forward?

You’ve done an amazing job raising your two daughters after your wife’s death, but it has taken a toll. Get help to explore your ADHD diagnosis and unresolved grief

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My brother is trying to defraud our mother’s estate

Don’t be bullied. Any shady dealings will be revealed by the probate process, so let the solicitors get to the bottom of this difficult issue

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My husband’s been shut out of our friendship group. I don’t know why

You can ignore this or try to resolve it. Asking what’s going on, in a curious rather than accusing way, is a brave thing to do but it will be clarifying

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How can I encourage my young daughter to leave the house at weekends?

Sometimes we locate problems in our children that are rooted elsewhere. Try to work out what you’re worried about, and learn how to enjoy downtime with her

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How do I get rid of the ‘good girl’ label that has always plagued me?

There has been an absence of adults that are prepared to see the ‘real you’. You need to find a place where your feelings are taken seriously

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‘Don’t get into the it’s-not-fair game!’ How to survive the hell of sibling rivalry – as a child and a parent

No one squabbles as hard, as long and as often as brothers and sisters – over toys, clothes, music, who is most loved, who has the best life … But there are ways to detoxify almost any relationship

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I’ve always wanted to visit England – and feel hurt that my two sisters have planned a trip there without me

Ask them why, which may encourage them to take responsibility for hurting you. Then look into going on your own or with a group

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My friends are in debt but won’t rein in their lifestyle. And I feel pressured to keep up

Money is tight for many of us, but not everyone responds to this in the same way. Don’t be drawn into difficulties yourself for the sake of seeming supportive

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How can I persuade my elderly parents to downsize – and get rid of some stuff?

After a lifetime of working to have nice things, it can be distressing to be asked to declutter and move. Getting a professional to help can make the process less of an ordeal

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How can I end a strained friendship as gently as possible?

Your friend may have the capacity to change and needs someone on her side to help – but you could consider distancing yourself for a while

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I feel trapped by our family life abroad and want to move back to London

Geography may only be part of the problem – talk to your husband about what you want your future to look like

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Both my parents died and then my step-parents got together. Why can’t I be happy for them?

You have lost both your parents, and a disrupted childhood with few boundaries. It’s no wonder strong feelings are now exploding out of you

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