‘On The Couch’ With Jasminda

Dear Jasminda, At what age should teenagers start doing their own washing? My husband said his mum did his till he left home. I think now the kids are in high school they can take on this role. Mrs…

Dear Jasminda, At what age should teenagers start doing their own washing? My husband said his mum did his till he left home. I think now the kids are in high school they can take on this role. Mrs…

Dear Jasminda, Last week my husband and I set our New Year’s Resolutions. Mine was to do at least 10,000 steps a day and eat more fruit; his was to try to be happy in his body and drink…

Dear Jasminda, My husband has suggested we get a shared present this Christmas and he has decided that the shared present should be a barbecue. I was hoping for something a bit more personal. Do I just go along…

jasminda DEAR Jasminda, Yesterday I was waiting in a long queue at the supermarket with about 20 items. One of the staff members told me to go to the express aisle, which I did. Within minutes, however, several…

Dear Jasminda, I’ve made a wonderful new friend and we often meet up at a cafe, but she has the most terrible habit of slurping her tea. I inwardly cringe with every mouthful. I’m not sure our friendship can…