I CAN’T BRUSH HIS PASTE OFF

Marriage can apparently survive differences of opinion over religion, politics and even the in-laws.

But not, according to new research, teabags and washing powder. Having to endure a partner’s favourite brand instead of your preferred choice can weaken a relationship just like “death by a thousand cuts”. How true. I’ve forgiven my husband various things over the years. But his insistence on Colgate rather than Macleans? Never.