Category Jasminda – Agony Aunt

DEAR Jasminda, My girlfriend leaves her GPS on in the car even when I know how to get to the location. We can’t have a decent conversation because of this. Bill S. Dear Bill, Have you been in a relationship…

DEAR Jasminda, A FRIEND recently asked me if I’d like all her son’s clothes that he’s grown out of as they would fit my son perfectly. He always wears fashionable clothes and designer brands, so I was really happy. When…

DEAR Jasminda, I RECENTLY had my oven professionally cleaned and when I showed it off to my husband he said he might get a lawn maintenance man since we can clearly splash around money for hired help. I’ve never done…

DEAR Jasminda, I was recently told I look good for my age. On reflection, I don’t think this is a compliment, but an insult. How should I have responded? Helen G. Ah, the old backhanded compliment. A bit like the…

DEAR Jasminda, I have recently made a pact to go walking each day with a friend, but he’s now suggested we walk to a cafe where he then wants to drink coffee and eat cake before the return walk home.…

DEAR Jasminda, Two months ago, I met a wonderful woman, and everything is going brilliantly except when we watch movies together. During the movie, she picks at her nails and I can’t focus on the movie because all I can…

DEAR Jasminda, My husband has decided to embrace personal growth, and I don’t mean getting out in nature or reading an inspiring book. He’s letting his hair grow (nostrils, ears, etc.). I’m not enjoying it. Deanne P. Dear Deanne, We…

DEAR Jasminda, How do you deal with people who you invite to a function with set numbers and then, on the day of the event, they say (not ask, say) they are bringing someone you’ve never met? Lola R. Dear…

DEAR Jasminda, My wife has become obsessed with competing with her friends in increasingly time-consuming and expensive Elf on the Shelf ideas. She spends so much time working out what the Elf will do next, that she is running late…

DEAR Jasminda, I’ve recently had the flu and so my husband has been sleeping in the office. The thing is, I’ve been sleeping better than I have in years. There is no one pulling the covers off me. I don’t…