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David Eddie

Contributor
Columnist
Toronto, Canada
deddie@globeandmail.com
www.davideddie.com

Area of Expertise

Relationships, self-awareness, social interactions

David Eddie is a columnist for The Globe and Mail. He writes Damage Control, an advice column about self-awareness, relationships and social interactions.

Books

Books Published

Damage Control, McClelland & Stewart
Latest articles
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How should we accommodate our newly house-poor friends?
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My daughter brings her shedding canine over uninvited during holidays. How do I stop this?
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My husband dresses like a slob. How do I improve his fashion sense?
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How do I tell family members to stop posting pictures of my kids on social media?
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How can I boost my social life in a small town?
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How do I deal with a co-worker stealing my meals from the office fridge?
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How do I talk to my teenage son as well as one of my co-workers about their body odour?
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How do I tactfully tell lingering house guests the evening is over?
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How can I encourage gratitude among Thanksgiving dinner guests?
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How do I keep freeloading friends away without alienating them?
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Is it rude to challenge my share of the tab?
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I have a colleague at work who acts like my boss, even though we’re at the same level. How should I handle this without causing a scene?
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My car died while I was giving my friend a driving lesson. Is he on the hook for my car repair bill?
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David Eddie
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Keep debates with hot PhD guy respectful and civilized, then you’ll be on the winning side
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David Eddie
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My nanny says I’m a bad mother. What do I do?
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David Eddie
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I threw my friend a party and was never thanked – should I be angry?
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David Eddie
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I moved to be closer to my siblings, who won’t invite me anywhere unless I find a partner. Is this normal?
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My brother’s girlfriend assaulted me. Should I press charges?
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David Eddie
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I’ve fallen for someone who’s unwilling to commit. What should I do?
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David Eddie
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Our friend’s 40-year-old brother won’t leave the guest room. How do we kick him out?
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