Create playlist from iPhone

Every time I create or add to a playlist on my iPhone, it makes a duplicate playlist once it syncs with my Macmini. Example; I'll have a playlist called "Alternative" and if I add to it from my iPhone all is fine until I sync. It will then create another playlist called "Alternative 1". That list will usually have a couple less songs in it but sometimes the same # of songs.
Also, my wife will create a playlist on the fly from her iPhone. This usually results in duplicates, etc. One of the so called "geniuses" at the Apple store told me that I should just create playlists from the Macmini an not from te iPhone. Well why in the heck does the iOS give you that capability if they suggest you not use it? I wish Apple could figure out the whole sync thing. Too often I sync and lose a playlist or song, etc. Any thoughts out there?

Hi, Hopperty63.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I would need clarification on your question to provide a better answer. However, if you want to create a playlist on your iPhone with music synced from your computer, see the information below.
Playlists
-Jason H.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
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