‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 13, 2023 DEAR Jasminda, I follow a local community page on social media because I like to know what's going on in the local area. I've noticed, though, that there is ongoing racist and derogatory remarks. I'm not game to comment back because then I'll be trolled. Why do people have to be
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - April 9, 2023 DEAR Jasminda, MY husband has a very irritating ringtone on his phone. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie. Is it wrong of me to ask him to change it? Olive K. Dear Olive, A personalised ringtone can tell you a lot about a person. You should therefore be aware that
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt Property/Sports/Opinion - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 29, 2023 DEAR Jasminda, MY son wants to play weekend sport, but the thought of standing in a crowd on our precious weekends isn't filling us with a lot of joy. Julie S. Dear Julie, I suspect I might like you. You're not one of those fawning parents who thinks the world revolves around
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 DEAR Jasminda, IN the upcoming State elections we all need to make a choice. Last week, after listening to the views of the many local candidates on the subject of Climate Change and what they were prepared to offer this community, I am in a quandary. Do I vote for the
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 15, 2023 DEAR Jasminda, MY husband has decided to learn another language through an app. Every time he gets something correct, the app makes an annoying ding. The sound is driving me insane. Rachel B. Dear Rachel, Before we delve into your husband's annoying antics, let's pause to congratulate him on learning a new language.
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 9, 2023 DEAR Jasminda, I bought a puppy to keep my dog amused so I could work from home more easily, but instead it has created further chaos, with both of them play-brawling at all hours. Help. Helena P. Dear Helena, While reading your desperate cry for help I envisaged you trying to pick up
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2023 DEAR Jasminda, I recently made a delicious tuna slice for our church group and everyone loved it, but I later discovered I'd used the cat's tuna instead of tuna for human consumption. Should I tell them? Penny G. Oh, Penny. If you hadn't mentioned that you'd made it for your church group,
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 22, 2023 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 for a long time? Do you find your directions are offered in
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 17, 2023 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 she dropped them over last week, she said, “So, I'm only
‘On the couch’ with Jasminda Jasminda - Agony Aunt by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 10, 2023 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 it before and it looks amazing. I don’t see the issue. Roxanne