Jenni grew up in Jamaica and the US. Her past jobs include: geophysical technician, telephone operator, record co exec and manager of a louche NY nightclub. She lives in London with her 7 year-old son and her wild Irish husband. Hobbies: dating!
How did you become a relationship expert?
The term 'expert' gives me the willies. Being an expert would mean I know everything-there-is-to-know about relationships! I know a lot about how to get out of trouble (or into trouble, if you prefer). Not everything, just more than most.
Seriously?
I used to be a big shot corporate problem-solver. When I was successful the MDs used to ask me to help them sort their personal problems as well. I took a psychology course years ago but decided I preferred the more 'natural' approach. Leave the intellectual approach to problem solving to people like the lovely Ben.
What is your relationship status?
Who wants to know? There are several people I am very interested in; if you're one of them then I'm available. If you're not one of them, I'm married.
If we went rummaging through your bedroom, what clues to your character would we find?
An enormous amount of dried peonies given to me by one of the Perfect Match boys, 4 fake leopard pillows, a wooden backscratcher and some Pecksniff's Rose Oil?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Absolutely! All my loves have been at first sight?
What's the best advice you can give someone trying to find a life partner?
This is very serious. Make a list of the 3 things you want in a partner. Then make a list of the 3 things you need in a partner. Bin the first list and stick religiously to the 2nd.
Has taking part in Perfect Match taught you anything new about relationships?
Absolutely. There are thousands of really wonderful single people out there. If we would all STOP wasting time complaining 'there's no one out there!' and just open our eyes and look around we would all be well sorted.
What are the most important things a couple need to have in common to be compatible?
Similar intellect. Similar sense of humour. Similar sense of right and wrong. Similar sex-drive is good, as is similar tolerance level to noise.
Why do relationships go wrong?
A lot of relationships go wrong because people see each other for 3 months and at least one of them is slightly pissed every time they're together. When they have their first date where no alcohol is involved one of them realises that the other is a total prat.
