Category Jasminda – Agony Aunt

  DEAR Jasminda, WHAT is the correct method for giving guests a hint to go home when they have stayed well past your bedtime, and you have to work the next day? George T.   Dear George, This scenario is…

  DEAR Jasminda, I’ve met a wonderful lady, but I seem to have an allergy to something in her home. Each time I go there I develop red eyes, wheezing and sneezing. I now have to take an antihistamine before…

  DEAR Jasminda, My friends gave me a group birthday present for a hot air balloon experience. Given my hatred for heights and confined spaces, I’m wondering if I need new friends. Mary H.   Dear Mary, There are two…

  DEAR Jasminda, My eldest daughter is flying the coop and I am feeling empty nest syndrome. What is the best way to deal with it, while still encouraging her independence? Tara G.   Dear Tara, There are so many…

  DEAR Jasminda, At my brother’s wedding, our mother insisted on leaving my new boyfriend out of all the professional photos because she doubts the relationship will last. It was humiliating and a bad start to what he and I…

  DEAR Jasminda, How do we deal with friends who want to come and stay over the holidays who are not vaccinated? I’m not so much worried about our health, but we are in contact with vulnerable people, and I…

  DEAR Jasminda, IS it wrong that I just don’t feel like putting up Christmas decorations this year? It has been such a weird 12 months and the thought of dragging out the Christmas tree is just too much. I…

  DEAR Jasminda, I am always confused about the appropriate sign off in an email. There are so many options, and none of them feels quite right. What do you recommend? Yours, Mr Andrew G.   Dear Andrew, Well, for…

  DEAR Jasminda, I THINK my kids are taking advantage of the new rules for staying at home with any sign of a COVID symptom. They are fine on weekends, but suddenly have a headache, slightly sore throat and a…

  DEAR Jasminda, Yesterday, peering down from my balcony, I saw my neighbour with her dog, which proceeded to defecate on my lawn. When I went down later to inspect, the repulsive mess was still there. I later approached my…