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

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,

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

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

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

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 backhand return in table tennis, it can put you off guard and

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. I'm actually putting on weight. Geoff N. Dear Geoff, It sounds to

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 hear is this hideous picking noise. I don't think 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 all have personal tastes when it comes to levels of hairiness. Some

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 Lola, Your name suggests a free-spirited, anything goes nature - but maybe that's just